Health & Fitness
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3 Delaware County Bike Trails Among 21 Best in Philly Region
With more people turning to biking for exercise, it’s good to know there are hundreds of miles of multi-use trails in Philadelphia and its surrounding region Three Delaware County bike trails are among the 21 best trails in the Philadelphia region that are sure to satisfy all of your biking needs, according to the Philadelphia…
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Good News: Delco’s Looking Healthier, But There’s Work to Do
A state analysis reported by The Foundation for Delaware County shows we’re doing better compared to many other counties in Pennsylvania in health outcomes but there are still key areas the county needs to work on. Delaware County is ranked 17 out of 67 Pennsylvania counties in health outcomes, making it among the healthiest counties…
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Foundation WIC Program Has Baby Formula Safety Tips During Shortage
The Foundation for Delaware County’s WIC program is closely monitoring the national baby formula shortage. Here are a few helpful tips to share from the WIC team: Prepare formula as instructed on the package or by your doctor. Do not add extra water to stretch it out. This can cause life-threatening illnesses in babies. Do…
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Jefferson Health – Abington Holds Its Way-More-Than Fair Fair, 109th Annual Cancer Patient Fundraiser
A dog and pony show is a somewhat pejorative term for an overblown, over-hyped event. A horse and pony show, however, is an altogether different animal. It’s a competition among beautiful equines, groomed to perfection, and evaluated under the professional eye of a team of breed experts. It’s also, referring to this weekend’s Jefferson Health…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Joins Officials to Shed Light on Period Poverty
The Foundation for Delaware County partnered with State Sens. Tim Kearney (D-Delaware/Chester), Amanda Cappelletti (D-Montgomery/Delaware), and state Rep. Gina H Curry (D-Delaware on a recent community discussion looking at the impact of Period Poverty. The virtual event, “Understanding the Impact of Period Poverty—and How You Can Help,” was an effort to raise awareness about this…
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3 Delaware County Firms Make 2022 Healthiest Employer List
Philadelphia Business Journal has placed three Delaware County companies as finalists on its list of 2022 healthiest employers with the best health benefits. The annual list recognizes workplaces in the region that encourage a healthy environment for their employees. Making the 2022 list were Smart Park Inc. and Expresspark Inc. in Essington, Global Tax Management…
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General Recreation: ‘Pocket Gyms’ Enhance Outdoor Fitness Trails
With the return of decent spring weather and ongoing concerns about COVID-19, outdoor recreation areas, particularly rail trails, continue to be a popular choice for people. General Recreation, located in Newtown Square, has the expertise to help communities maximize the benefits of those trails. Playground Consultant Steve Hemler has worked with places like Shippensburg Township…
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Police in Delco to Bring Mental Health Experts Along on Certain Calls
Delaware County is trying an experiment in law enforcement by creating county-wide mobile crisis teams of mental health experts that will be dispatched with police for calls involving someone with a mental illness, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The hope is the new crisis teams can prevent situations from turning deadly. “We know that from…
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See How Healthy Delaware County Is Compared to Its Neighbors
Delaware County holds its own in health rankings for its residents when compared to nearby counties, but it could do better, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. A study released Wednesday by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute looked at health outcomes and health factors. There were 90 “health influencing” factors studied over…
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Phila. Region Exits Top-25 List of Smoggiest Metros, But the News Is No Sigh of Relief
The Philadelphia region has finally dropped off the list of the 25 worst metro areas for ozone smog. But the American Lung Association’s State of the Air report shows that the levels of air pollution are still worrisome. Sophia Schmidt hacked through the data for The Philadelphia Tribune. The report looked at both ozone and…
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Grants Are Available to Help You Fund Your Next Playground Project
Thinking of constructing or renovating a playground for your organization, or do you just need some support maintaining an existing playground? There are a number of private and public funding organizations that can provide grants that will get you on your way, according to General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square. Playgrounds can be an expensive…
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Lansdowne Expands Access to Parks, Trails With Gateway Slope Opening
The Gateway Slope walkway officially opened in Lansdowne Borough this week, part of a continuing effort to provide park and nature trail access to the Delaware County and Lansdowne community, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Lansdowne Borough Council and Mayor Magda Byrne celebrated the opening of the walkway this week, with a dedication…
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Plan in Delaware County Would Treat Children’s Declining Mental Health
There’s a new strategic plan being created in Delaware County to help school-age children receive mental health services, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer this week announced the Delco Healthy Kids, Healthy Schools initiative. The initiative was developed after talking with county officials and educators about how to use funds…
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Health Department Built on Political Will, COVID Funds, and Community Help
Tracy Tucker’s personal experience with COVID-19 illustrates why a health department will be so valuable in Delaware County, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. When she and her family contracted COVID, there was nowhere to go for local virus stats or updates. No longer. Delaware County is now one of seven counties in Pennsylvania…
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General Recreation Partners Locally to Create ADA-Accessible Play Area
A collaboration between Newtown Square’s General Recreation experts and township officials outside Pittsburgh helped make an inclusive playground a reality at Clever Park in Robinson Township. The partnership was part of General Recreation’s mission to support local businesses and enhance recreational accessibility for the community. Robinson Township had completed a parks assessment with a recommendation…
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Skincare Solution Search Led 2 Women to Start Successful Sweet and Kind Product Line
Suzanne Zelov of Villanova and Mary Katherine Schenkel of Phoenixville have been sharing just about everything since they met 17 years ago, including skincare problems, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. “At this point in our lives, we have tried almost everything that’s out there, barring surgery,” Schenkel, said. As they researched topical skincare…
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These Delaware County Towns Are Among 14 Most Walkable Philadelphia Suburbs
Walkable suburbs and neighborhoods are currently all the rage in the real estate world as developers rush to add foot-friendly amenities to car-centric places. Meanwhile Philadelphia region towns – including those in Delaware County – were built for strolling in the first place, according to the Philadelphia Magazine. According to Walk Score, a real estate…
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Pennsylvania Gives Its Blessings to Delco’s New Health Department
The official word was all that remained and that came Monday, when the Pennsylvania Department of Health gave its certificate of approval to the Delaware County Health Department, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “The process of applying for and being approved for a new county health department is comprehensive and often involves multiple correspondences back…
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