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Tag: health and fitness

Double Up Food Bucks

Nutrition incentive program launches in Greenfield, King City

GREENFIELD — Aspire Health, in close collaboration with Blue Zones Project Monterey County, has announced the expansion of the Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB)...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System Rena Salamacha

Guest Column | The Healing Power of Food

When a person is in the hospital, their relationship with food takes on a new significance. It becomes a source of nourishment not just...
Cadet Olympics

Greenfield High School’s 246th Battalion shines in Cadet Olympics

GREENFIELD — The 246th Battalion of the California Cadet Corps of Greenfield High School had 36 cadets attend the Cadet Olympics on March 16. Cadets...
Gonzales Mental Health and Wellness Fair Youth Council

Gonzales school district promotes mental wellness at community fair

GONZALES — Gonzales Unified School District (GUSD) hosted a Mental Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday at Gonzales High to promote mental health awareness...
Rena Salamacha

Guest Column | Healthy Habits Create Healthy Families

March is National Nutrition Month, an excellent time to examine your eating habits and make small incremental changes that will positively impact your health...
News Briefs

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 21, 2024

DONKEY BASKETBALL KING CITY — King City FFA is once again sponsoring the Donkey Basketball event, which takes place Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m....
Gonzales chair yoga

Gonzales residents take part in Chair Yoga

GONZALES — The City of Gonzales and the Blue Zones Project Monterey County have been offering Chair Yoga to residents on Saturdays at the...
Rena Salamacha

Guest Column | Empowering South County Youth for a Healthier Future

A few months ago, I attended a dedication ceremony at the Darlene Acosta Youth Center at Sun Street Centers in King City to celebrate...
News Briefs

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 2, 2024

LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey’s annual Legislative Workshop is set for Friday, Feb. 2, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The...
Rena Salamacha

Guest Column | Access to Quality Healthcare Is Vital to the...

Access to healthcare services is critical to good health. Across the United States, rural healthcare providers play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being...

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