Healthy Chesapeake

Healthy Chesapeake Healthy Chesapeake is a coalition committed to building a culture of wellness that supports, sustains, and advocates for a healthier Chesapeake, Virginia.

Healthy Chesapeake is a non-profit and a coalition working to help make the city of Chesapeake a healthier place to live. Healthy Chesapeake provides community members from the city with access to healthy food, physical activities, mental health services, and various educational opportunities. Our Garden-2-Table program provides locals with the opportunity to learn about how grow their own food an

d employs disabled individuals to work in our sponsored gardens. For our Healthy Chef program, student and seniors participate in cooking classes to learn how to make meals with health benefits in mind. The SPARK program provides students with education opportunities in physical fitness, garden learning, sewing, and art presently with STEM opportunities coming soon.

06/03/2026

June is all about vibrant produce! 🍅🍑🥭🫛

The best place to find fresh fruits and vegetables is your local farmers market. Use USDA's Local Food Directory to find a market near you ➡ usdalocalfoodportal.com

If you’re like most adults, you spend most of your time at work and struggle to fit everything else (like exercise) into...
05/28/2026

If you’re like most adults, you spend most of your time at work and struggle to fit everything else (like exercise) into your “free time.” Most times, by the end of the workday there’s little time or energy left for being active. Take time to move more throughout your day. Just because you have a desk doesn’t mean you have to sit at it for eight hours straight. Find ideas on this infographic from our partners at rewardsforhealthyliving.com

05/22/2026
The weather is warming up and the little ones will be jumping in the pool (if they're not already)! Teach children basic...
05/21/2026

The weather is warming up and the little ones will be jumping in the pool (if they're not already)! Teach children basic swimming and water safety skills. Swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning. Children who have had swimming lessons still need close and constant supervision when in or around water. You can also help keep swimmers safe. Know how to recognize and respond to a swimmer in distress and how to perform CPR. https://www.cdc.gov/drowning/prevention/

Protein is having a big moment. We need protein to build muscle, tissues, create enzymes & support our hormones. Protein...
05/15/2026

Protein is having a big moment. We need protein to build muscle, tissues, create enzymes & support our hormones. Protein also helps to keep you feeling full longer & maintain muscle mass while losing weight. High protein diets are not advisable with certain medical conditions, like kidney disease.

Talk with your doctor or dietitian to know how much protein is right for you. Learn more at https://chesapeakeregional.com/blog/should-i-make-protein-priority

05/14/2026
For Her With Love, a powerful gathering centered on breast cancer survivorship, storytelling, healing, and survivor-cent...
05/11/2026

For Her With Love, a powerful gathering centered on breast cancer survivorship, storytelling, healing, and survivor-centered research impacting our communities.

This special event will bring together survivors, advocates, healthcare professionals, researchers, and community leaders for a day of connection, reflection, education, and empowerment. Please use the QR code to register.

Event Details
Friday, June 5, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
ODU Waitzer Hall
735 Fairfax Ave
Norfolk, VA 23507

May is . Take time for yourself to breathe. Try to identify stressors in your life. Some stress is normal but too much ...
05/07/2026

May is . Take time for yourself to breathe. Try to identify stressors in your life. Some stress is normal but too much can hurt your health. Check out these tips to relax and learn more at rewardsforhealthyliving.com

05/07/2026

May is Women’s Health Month 💜

Your health matters, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Take time this month to check in with yourself, schedule important appointments, and lean on your support systems. You deserve care that listens, respects, and supports you.

Firefighters dedicate their lives to the protection of life and property. Sometimes that dedication is in the form of co...
05/04/2026

Firefighters dedicate their lives to the protection of life and property. Sometimes that dedication is in the form of countless hours volunteered over many years, in others it is many selfless years working in the industry. In all cases it risks the ultimate sacrifice of a firefighter’s life. Thank you, Chesapeake Fire Department for your tireless efforts!

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