What is this?

Celebrate Your Health! is a new event whose goal is to connect community members with local professionals and health resources, help with the decision-making process, and provide specific ways in which people can improve their overall health.

Also, of course, it is a day to have fun together as families and neighbors.

The History

2022 was the first year of Celebrate Your Health!. The event comes from the Healthy Futures initiative — an AmeriCorps VISTA project — and from a collaboration between Casa de la Cultura, Migrant Education, Collaborating for Youth, WellSpan Health, and Vida Charter School.

Adams County Head Start

In addition to information about their children’s programs and assistance with program registration, Head Start will have a fun game for visitors to their table.

Adams County Sexual Assault Services

Adams County Sexual Assault Services is a sexual violence advocacy agency aimed at reducing the risk of sexual violence while simultaneously catering to those that have been impacted. You can talk with Atle about the medical, legal, and therapeutic services the agency provides to those in need.

Central PA Food Bank

A Nutrition Educator from the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank will have recipe cards, nutrition handouts, SNAP benefits information, and food assistance information available.

Children’s Health and Nutrition Taskforce

The Children's Health and Nutrition Task Force will walk you through how to read food nutrition labels, explain what MyPlate is and how it can help you, and give you some tips on how to shop for a healthy home pantry.

Dance Fitness

Join the party with Melisa! Experience a high energy, fun workout. We will be dancing, sweating and smiling while burning calories to popular Latin, pop, & hip hop tunes.

Migrant Education Program IU5

The Migrant Education Program IU5 helps children of migrant farm workers reach their fullest potential by supporting their academic, social, and developmental success. They also provide resources to parents so they can be involved in their child’s education. Come talk with Nallely about the program and how to enroll. 

PA Department of Health

Nurse Fred will come dressed as a tick to talk about protecting ourselves from Lyme disease this spring. He may also have something to say about safety in your own home. Stay tuned!

Penn State Extension Nutrition Links

Amy, a Nutrition Education Adviser from Penn State Extension Nutrition Links, will provide a healthy snack tasting along with MyPlate resources, and information on how you can attend the Eat Smart, Move More series being offered in partnership with Casa de la Cultura. Eat Smart, Move More offers tips on eating healthy on a budget, choosing more fruits and vegetables, meal planning, food safety, and much more!

Vida Charter School

Vida Charter School is a local Dual Language Public School committed to being compassionate towards other global citizens and the teachings of a healthy body and mind. Stop by to see if Vida is the right choice for your child.

YWCA Hanover Safe Home

Learn more about domestic violence services in the region. Get to know what’s available to you and your friends who may be in need of resources.

Adams County Farmers Market

Market manager Reza Djalal will be there to talk about the market’s food assistance resources - including SNAP/EBT Double Dollars and our FMNP incentive match program – and some information related to the market's relocation to the Gettysburg Rec Park. Say hi to Reza and get a coupon to use on the opening day of the market!

Casa de la Cultura

Of course we will be there! You can visit our table to learn more about our programs, like classes for swimming and English, scholarships, immigration support and more.

Center for Youth and Community Development

Your friends from CFYCD are coming prepared with information about substance abuse prevention and Narcan. This topic relates to us all, whether or not we know it, so stop by and learn what you can do to help keep your children healthy.

Community Care Behavioral Health

Community Care Behavioral Health (CCBH) is the behavioral health MCO insurance program for those with PA Medical Assistance who are residents of Adams County. We will provide resource information about behavioral health issues, suicide prevention, and treatment resources as well as free giveaways.

Healthy Adams Bike & Pedestrian, Inc. (HABPI)

HABPI is a local organization that advocates for and supports the construction of infrastructure for biking and walking throughout the county. They will be presenting information about bikes: how to use them, how to fix them, and answering all your questions.

Luv Yourself Yoga

Join others for a relaxing yoga class with Lisa! 30 minutes of exercise.

Pathstone

Pathstone will be providing information on their Pre-K Counts program and Migrant Seasonal Head Start program.

The Gleaning Project

The Gleaning Project is a local initiative that works with local farms to harvest extra produce in order to distribute it to local families in need for free. Come talk with Matt about program hours and how to get involved or benefit from their work!

WellSpan Endocrinology

Nurses from the WellSpan endocrinology team will be present to provide information about diabetes prevention and treatment. Come take advantage of this opportunity to chat about what you can do to keep yourself healthy!

WellSpan Health

Yeimi, a Community Health Educator, will be presenting information about the Healthy Community Network insurance program, tobacco cessation, and injury prevention. Don’t miss out!