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Blog

Foundations for Life is the staff blog of the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation. Follow along as members of our team discuss all things health and wellness as it relates to their day-to-day lives! They’ll talk healthy living, personal experiences, family life, exercise, nutrition and so much more, providing fresh perspectives and a wide array of topics for your reading pleasure each week. Share, comment and join the conversation!




Dec 13

Vitamin D in the Dark Months

If you’re feeling sluggish this time of year, it might be time to check your Vitamin D levels. According to research, over 40 percent of Americans are deficient in the vital nutrient all year round, and that number increases further as the days shorten and the winter chill hits.
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Nov 26

Keep Moving

A recent study on the trends in sedentary behavior showed that the estimated sitting time increased from 2007 to 2016 among the U.S. population—from 7.0 to 8.2 hours per day among adolescents and from 5.5 to 6.4 hours per day among adults.
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Nov 12

Put Your Leaves to Work

The leaves are falling furiously in Pottstown. This year, instead of kicking them to the curb, think about composting them for use in next year’s garden.
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Nov 07

Commemorating Veterans Day

This year marks the 100th annual observance of Veterans Day, and whether you’re a veteran or just want to show your support for America’s service members—past and present, there are commemorations in the Pottstown area and beyond for you to join.
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Oct 29

Wholesome Halloween Handouts

Want to join in on the fun of Halloween without amping up the neighborhood’s sugar consumption? Here are a few candy alternatives that will make your house a healthy—and fun—stop on the trick-or-treat route.
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Oct 24

Healthy Halloween Pumpkin Seeds

When you’re scooping out the innards of all those pumpkins this Halloween, don’t throw away the seeds—they’re full of nutrition and they make a wonderful festive treat when roasted in the oven!
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Oct 17

Cozy Up with a Cup of Slow Cooked Cider  

There’s a chill in the air this week, and it’s the perfect time to make a big batch of apple cider to fill your home with the warm scent of fall spices.
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Oct 10

Where to Get Started with Mental Health

This year, World Mental Health Day is centered on suicide prevention. Suicide rates have been rising steadily over the past decade. Today, it’s the 11th leading cause of death in Pennsylvania.
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Oct 03

Does Social Media Harm Teens?  

With so many teens using so much social media, what adverse effects is it having on them, and what can you do as a parent to reduce the consequences?
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Oct 01

How to Explain Food Safety to Your Child

Did you know September is National Food Safety Education Month? Food safety is an issue that affects us all, regardless of age, and it encompasses a lot more than the ill-advised “three-second rule” after food hits the floor.
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Sep 25

Keeping Your Garden Growing into Fall

Summer may have come to an end, but your gardening doesn’t have to. Whether your passion is for growing ornamentals or vegetables, you can continue to reap the health benefits of gardening into the fall and winter months.
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Sep 19

The Latest Tips on Preventing Dementia

Some believe dementia is a normal part of the aging process – it’s not. Dementia is a syndrome that is typically progressive, deteriorating cognitive function beyond what is expected from healthy aging. Many people live their whole lives without exhibiting signs or symptoms of dementia.
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Sep 17

Healthy Aging Month: Run (a little) for a longer life.

While running isn’t the only way to keep your heart healthy, for weekend warriors and moderate everyday athletes, it is one of the most accessible. To reap the cardiovascular benefits of running, all you need is an inexpensive pair of quality running shoes and a track, trail or treadmill.
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Sep 12

Is My Snoring Normal?

While most of us have the potential to occasionally snore, about 40% of adult men and 24 percent of adult women do it habitually. Is snoring a sign of something more sinister than simply being irritating to others? Can it be a symptom of something more troubling other than be an annoying obstacle that’s hindering you from reaping the benefits of a good night’s sleep?
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Sep 10

3 Types of Yoga You Didn’t Know Existed

Yoga has grown so common that 14.3% of U.S. adults have made the exercise part of their fitness routine. Whether it’s for your physical or mental health—or just a way to relax—it seems we’re always learning more ways yoga can positively affect our bodies.
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Sep 03

Why You Should Eat Purple Food

Purple foods like concord grapes, plums and sweet cherries are delicious, but what do they do for your health?
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Sep 03

Pottstown Community Health Events for September 2019

There’s nothing like the fall air. Here are the health and wellness events happening around the Pottstown area this month so you can get your outdoor time in before winter arrives.
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Aug 28

The Stress/Gut/Immune System Link

The strain of everyday stress can lead to headaches, heart disease and high blood pressure. But did you know stress can alter your gut bacteria, and ultimately harm your immune system?
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Aug 22

Why We Love Chili Peppers (And You Should, Too!)

When we looked at the top 100 foods as ranked by scientists, several peppers and pepper-derived foods made the list. But why did chili powder and chili peppers rank higher than the others?
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Aug 14

A Reminder on the Exercise/Education Relationship

Today is Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds Institute 2019, an annual conference that helps educators strategize ways to bring physical activity into classrooms—and ultimately benefit education.
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Aug 08

In the News: Juice and Soda Linked to Cancer

We previously talked about the ties between processed foods and cancer. Do sugary drinks like fruit juice and soda have a similar link?
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Aug 01

Pottstown Community Health Events for August 2019

There are plenty of opportunities to get outside with family before kids head back to school and the brisk autumn air hits.
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Jul 23

Get the Measles Vaccine.

While measles is still considered extremely rare (with fewer than 1,000 cases in the US per year), experts say that measles could rebound if more people don’t get vaccinated.
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Jul 18

Try These 4 Refreshing, Nutritious Summer Recipes

We wait all year for the warm weather, so let’s enjoy it with delicious, healthful recipes!
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Jul 11

Preview: Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds Institute 2019

On August 14, 2019, The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation will host the annual Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds Institute (HBHMI) at The SunnyBrook Ballroom...
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Jul 01

Pottstown Community Health Events for July 2019

Want to stay active throughout July? Here are three Pottstown events you might be interested in.
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Jun 27

National HIV Testing Day: What to Know

June 27 is National HIV Testing Day each year, when people ages 13 to 64 are encouraged to get tested for HIV and seek care and treatment if needed...
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Jun 21

Eat the Season: Summer (w/Bonus Recipe!)

Today is the first day of summer—and time for delectable meals made with fresh produce! Whether you’re heading to a backyard barbecue or quiet picnic in the park, you’ll want to stock up on what’s in season.
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Jun 17

Read Our Summer 2019 Community Benefit Report!

Our Summer 2019 Community Benefit Report is now available. Learn about Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds Institute 2019, our latest board and staff additions, and more!
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Jun 13

Getting Your Vital Nutrients: Potassium

The most commonly known facts about potassium are (1) that it’s important for our diets and (2) that bananas are a great source of it. But do you know how potassium helps your body? Or what a potassium deficiency can cause?
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Jun 04

Pottstown Community Health Events for June 2019

This is the prime time of year for you and your family to get outside and get active. Make some time to check out or sign up for these events.
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May 30

Safe Exercises for Seniors

In honor of the 26th annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day, here are some tips for exercising later in life.
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May 23

Bringing the #TrashTag Challenge to Pottstown

Have you ever found trash in your favorite park, playground or trail? In that moment, did you wish people were more aware of keeping community spaces clean? There’s finally a global movement to address the issue—one that marries community action with social media.
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May 15

A Reminder on Workplace Wellness

Employees are growing more aware of the need for workplace wellness. Self-care has become more than just a fad, and 44% of employees sometimes feel burnt out at work.
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May 10

Pottstown Community Events for May 2019

If you have any spare time between grilling, beach vacations and gardening, there are some great health-related activities this month that we think you’ll enjoy!
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Apr 30

3 Myths About Soy Foods: What You Need to Know

Soy is a hot grocery item, with various forms ranging from tofu, milk, edamame and cheese to soy sauce and textured soy protein products (burgers, hot dogs, chicken wings, etc.). But despite this increase in popularity, there are still some widespread misconceptions about soy bean products and their effects on the body.
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Apr 25

Meet the Gut Microbiome

An estimated 10-100 trillion symbiotic microbial cells reside in every person's body. This collection of beneficial bacteria, fungi and other microbes is called the microbiome. Although it makes up a fraction of the human body, the microbiome helps with digestion and the immune system and produces vitamins.
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Apr 17

Crunch Appeal: Spotlight on Celery

Have you bitten into a crunchy stalk of celery lately? If not, it might be time to reintroduce yourself to this versatile veggie. There’s more you can do with celery than just put peanut butter on top.
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Apr 15

See How “We Fit Together”

After a little extra waiting, the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation finally got to celebrate 15 years in style! The event, “We Fit Together,” gathered Foundation staff, grantees and community leaders to recognize how we’ve collectively inspired the Pottstown community to make healthier choices.
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Apr 03

Out for a Walk? Try These Trails

It’s National Walking Day, and a perfect time to re-acclimate yourself with the outdoors (especially after huddling indoors all winter). Here are some great places to get walking today (and the rest of the season):
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Mar 26

Time to Get Outside. Here’s Why.

How are you going to take advantage of the great outdoors this season? Both the American Heart Association and Health.gov recommend adults get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity per week. And with warmer weather approaching, now is the perfect time to reintegrate yourself into nature around Pottstown.
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Mar 20

Eat the Season: Spring

March 20th is the first day of spring. Soon we’ll be staying outside later, feeling that warm evening breeze, soaking up the sunlight—and feasting on meals made from our favorite spring produce. What kind of delicious seasonal citrus, leafy greens, and other produce items can you look forward to?
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Mar 15

Gardens Contest is now open

What’s better than a gorgeous, relaxing garden? Getting rewarded for your hard work it took to get there!
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Mar 06

Read Our Winter 2019 Community Benefit Report!

Our Winter 2019 Community Benefit Report is now available. Read about: The new playground equipment at Brown Street Park Looking ahead to the future of the Foundation East Coventry Township joining the Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee An innovative mentoring partnership linking students and retirees The Fall 2018 grant round Contest updates
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Feb 26

Using Technology to Track and Improve Your Health

It might seem like everyone is glued to their screens these days—but what if you could use the screen to help you get healthier? There are many ways to utilize technology to help boost your fitness, nutrition or other healthy habits.
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Feb 18

Eat the Season: Winter

Winter seems like a cold, dull season, without the vibrant flowers and blooming gardens of spring. But there are fruits and vegetables that are in season during the winter! Usually, produce is less expensive when it’s in season—and often tastes much better.
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Feb 12

Cozy Up with this Healthy Tomato Soup Recipe

Tomato soup for two? Not only do tomatoes contain tons of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant, but this tomato soup is a fairly simple recipe—great for a cozy night in during the cold February chill.
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Feb 04

Fall 2018 Grant Round Totals

The Foundation wants to encourage creative ideas and plan for long-term health solutions in the Pottstown region. We seek grant proposals that are consistent with our mission to help our community lead healthier lives. Each year, there are two grant cycles—one in the spring and another in the fall. We’re pleased to announce that the fall 2018 grant round included 38 grants, totaling $1,022,568, awarded to non-profit organizations, schools and municipalities.
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Jan 28

New Year's Resolution: Healthy Living is a Marathon, Rather Than a Sprint

January marks the start of a new year, but for many people, it also marks the start of a renewed attempt to lose weight or get in shape. It becomes a race to see how fast they can build biceps or drop a pants size. However, good health is more than a fad diet plan or the latest exercise trend. Living a healthy lifestyle isn't a sprint—it's a marathon.
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Jan 11

The Importance of Recess and Play for Both Kids and Adults

I ended up in Homesense a couple weeks ago, a new store in Exton that offers an array of furniture, rugs, lighting, office equipment, cooking utensils, etc.  I resisted the initial requests from my wife to go in but eventually agreed…it was raining, we did not have our two kids with us, and honestly had nothing better to do. Adjacent to the collection of fake plants I stumbled upon the sanctuary of a bookshelf and picked up Mattel: 70 Years of Innovation and Play.
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Dec 27

Happy New Year!

Wishing you a healthy 2019!
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Dec 21

Holiday Greetings from PAHWF!

Merry and Bright
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Dec 14

Discover Leadership Tri-County!

Join the Class of 2020!
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Dec 06

Happy Holidays!

From the Board and staff of PAHWF!
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Nov 30

Welcome December!

31 random acts of kindness to complete this holiday season!
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Nov 21

Happy Thanksgiving!

From all of us here at PAHWF!
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Nov 15

15th Anniversary Event CANCELLED

Due to Winter Storm
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Nov 11

Happy Veterans Day!

Thank you for your service!
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Nov 02

Read our Fall 2018 Community Benefit Report!

Happy 15 years, PAHWF!
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Oct 26

Happy National Pumpkin Day!

Celebrate with this yummy recipe!
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Oct 05

Flu Season

Help your family avoid the flu!
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Sep 28

Valley Forge Invitational Benefits Pottstown Nonprofits

Representatives presented the inaugural tournament check to three Pottstown nonprofits.
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Sep 21

Welcome, Fall!

Celebrate the start of a new season!
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Sep 14

Share your favorite fall recipes!

The first day of fall is quickly approaching!
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Sep 07

Happiness is an every day thing

Get your daily dose of joy!
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Aug 31

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

Wishing you a safe and happy holiday weekend!
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Aug 24

Happy National Waffle Day!

Celebrate with these delicious recipes!
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Aug 17

Happy Anniversary, PAHWF!

Celebrating 15 years of grantmaking!
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Aug 10

Nonprofit Day at Coventry Mall

Save the date!
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Jul 27

Barth Community Garden Patio Party

Save the date!
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Jul 06

Share your summer recipes!

We want to know your favorites!
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Jun 28

Tour Local Gardens!

Tickets are still available for the 2018 Garden Tour!
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Jun 22

Last day to register for Garden Contest!

Grow for it!
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Jun 15

2018 Garden Tour

Purchase your tickets today!
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Jun 08

One week left to register for Home Garden Contest!

Don't delay, sign up today!
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Jun 01

Attention, Disc Golfers!

Sign up for the Kenilworth Classic!
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May 25

Summer Safety

Tips to keep you protected when having fun in the sun!
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May 18

Junior Golf Clinic with LPGA Pros

Last call to golf with the pros!
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May 11

2018 TCN Nonprofit Conference

Register today!
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May 04

Lead an Active Lifestyle

Get moving!
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Apr 26

YW3CA Pop Up Shop tonight!

Learn how to make healthier choices & stretch your money at the grocery store!
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Apr 20

Healthy Kids Day 2018

Brought to you by PEAK and the Pottstown YMCA!
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Apr 13

Calling all junior golfers!

Register for a FREE clinic with LPGA pros!
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Apr 06

Spring Food Fun

A fun way to eat healthier!
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Mar 29

Happy Easter!

Healthy ways to celebrate on Sunday!
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Mar 23

Egg-cellent Easter Events

Local Easter fun!
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Mar 16

Montco Ranked Fourth Healthiest County in PA

Find out how other counties fared!
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Mar 09

Think Spring!

Get your green thumb ready!
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Mar 02

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Celebrate with healthy snacks inspired by his books!
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Feb 23

Paleo Pancakes

Shake up your mornings with this healthy twist on a breakfast classic!
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Feb 16

Eat Better, Feel Better

Nourish your body with super foods!
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Feb 09

Green Machine

The drink of Champions!
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Feb 02

Fly Eagles Fly!

On the road to victory!
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Jan 26

Happy National Green Juice Day!

Kick off the weekend with your favorite green drink!
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Jan 19

Game Day Ready

Cheer on the Eagles with these healthy tips!
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Jan 12

How do you healthy?

Share your must-haves for a healthy lifestyle!
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Jan 04

Safe in the Snow

Tips for safe shoveling!
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Dec 29

Happy New Year!

From PAHWF!
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Dec 21

Holiday Wishes!

From your friends at PAHWF!
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Dec 11

Happy Holidays from PAHWF!

Holiday greetings from the Board and Staff
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Dec 08

Christmas Movie Workout

Keep active while watching your favorite festive films!
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Dec 01

Holiday Healthy

Stay on track with your goals this holiday season!
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Nov 22

Thankful

Happy Thanksgiving Eve!
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Nov 13

A little kindness goes a long way

Happy World Kindness Day!
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Nov 08

I Pick Pottstown

Pioneers of the Good Life
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Nov 02

Farm-to-Preschool

Check out how Colorado schools are incorporating healthy eating into early education.
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Oct 25

Break the Cycle

Read our Fall 2017 and learn how nonprofits are combating trauma in our region.
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Oct 20

An Amazing Day of Giving

Find out how much TCN's first giving challenge raised for community nonprofits!
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Oct 13

The Amazing Raise

24 hours of giving for good
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Sep 22

Green Bronx Machine

See how a teacher is growing green in the South Bronx!
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Sep 15

The First Five

Promote learning.
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Sep 08

Share your favorite healthy recipe!

What's your favorite healthy meal?
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Sep 01

Social Emotional Learning

Get a sneak peak of SEL at work locally!
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Aug 25

Don't pass the sugar

Why you should skip the sweets more often
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Jun 09

Grow for it!

Enter to win cash prizes for your green thumb!
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Jun 02

Registration opens for 2017 Parks Contest

On Your Park, Get Set, GO!
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May 26

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

The true meaning.
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May 18

Time to start planting!

Gardening tips and tricks!
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Apr 28

Pottstown Celebrates Young Children- April 29

Enjoy a day of fun for the whole family!
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Apr 21

Grow for it- 2017 Home Garden Contest!

Win cash prizes for your green thumb!
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Apr 13

A park a day keeps the doctor away

A new kind of medicine for the body and soul!
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Apr 07

Happy World Health Day!

Let's talk: Depression.
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Mar 24

Seed starter for spring!

Learn how to plant your seeds using a PAHWF water bottle!
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Mar 17

Go Green for St. Paddy's Day

Celebrate the healthy way!
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Mar 03

Foundation Fridays - Good Vibes

"Do good and good will come to you."
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Feb 24

Foundation Fridays- Get outside!

Go and enjoy this beautiful weather!
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Feb 17

Spread the love

Keeping the kindness going long after Valentine's Day
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Feb 10

The Flourishing Child: Parts 3 & 4

Watch the final parts of our latest webisode series on trauma!
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Feb 03

The Flourishing Child: Parts 1 & 2

Check out our new webisodes series about trauma!
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Jan 27

Foundation Fridays- If there's a will, there's a way

Never
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Jan 20

Never give up

Don't let setbacks discourage your progress
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Jan 13

Foundation Fridays- Culture of Health

Find out how area schools are making a commitment to health and wellness!
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Jan 06

Foundation Friday- Think Summer

Save the date for summer fun in Pottstown!
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Dec 16

Happy Holidays from PAHWF!

From the Board & Staff
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Dec 02

25 Days of Kindness

No act of kindness is ever too small
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Nov 23

There is always something to be grateful for

Thankful on Thanksgiving and beyond
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Nov 18

Foundation Friday- Give Back

Pay it forward this Thanksgiving season.
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Nov 11

Foundation Friday- Be Kind

A little kindness goes a long way
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Nov 04

Foundation Fridays- Bike/Run/Kayak to Work

The creative and healthy ways people get to work!
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Oct 28

Foundation Fridays- Defy the Odds

When someone tells you you can't
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Oct 21

Foundation Fridays- Kids Who Garden

Gardening at an early age can benefit children's health later in life!
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Oct 07

Foundation Fridays- Step it Up

Walk the walk!
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Sep 23

Foundation Fridays

You never know until you try!
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Sep 16

Foundation Fridays

Featured health and wellness findings of the week!
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May 11

A Work in Progress

Sometimes we don't realize the power we have to inspire and encourage others, acting as positive reinforcement to those who need that extra push.
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May 05

Rain Rain Go Away

How does that song go? Rain rain go away, (don't) come back another day!
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Apr 25

Breathe in, breathe out

Feeling stressed?
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Apr 19

What is ACEs?

Last week, I shared a blog post I had come across via the ACEs Connection Network
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Apr 11

Be Kind

For everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about
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Apr 01

Sunny Days Ahead

With another busy weekend ahead, the sun is shining, and I couldn't be happier!
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Mar 21

Easter Week

The week leading up to Easter Sunday is always a hectic, but fun week in my family.
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Mar 16

Go Green

In honor of St. Patrick's Day tomorrow, embrace the green!
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Mar 11

TGIF

Thank God it's Friday!
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Feb 29

Time flies when...

Sunday nights used to be a dread - facing another endless week.
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Feb 22

Spring Cleaning

The beautiful weather we had last weekend has me itching for spring! I'm so looking forward to the warmer months ahead and the de-cluttering that comes with it and not just in the physical sense of the word.
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Feb 15

Time to unplug

There is evidence-based information that it is important to make time to unplug!
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Feb 08

A better me

Over the past week, I've made some changes in my daily habits and routines to help me be the best I can be in mind, body and spirit.
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Feb 01

Soda IS a four-letter word

Did you know that sugar-sweetened beverages account for 46 percent of Americans’ sugar consumption and are the leading driver of obesity and overweight in the US?
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Jan 25

Snowed in

Like many, my family and I were snowed in this past weekend thanks to Winter Storm Jonas and the record-breaking amounts of snow it brought to our area.
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Jan 18

Road Trip

Recently, one of my twin seniors asked to go to a soccer evaluation camp. I was stunned.
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Jan 13

Say no to germs

The first snowfall of the year has come and gone and winter has finally arrived after an unseasonably warm December.
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Jan 06

Winter is no excuse

I caaannnn’t go out and walk, it’s too coooolllld (you whine)!! I’ll start up again in the spring – it’s freeeeeezing out there!
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Dec 28

Commit to a better you

"Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try."
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Dec 22

Music at our core

Are you aware of the power of music?
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Dec 14

Walking in a Spring Wonderland

Oh the weather outside is...delightful!
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Dec 07

Overcoming obstacles

We all face obstacles. Some are simply being too busy without enough hours in the day; others are heart-breaking. So how do I cope?
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Nov 30

It's the most wonderful time of the year

There is no time quite like the holidays!
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Nov 23

What families do

There is that annoying relative - or as my brother says, "a family visit is not a vacation". However, for better or worse, we stick together, support each other.
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Nov 16

Good night, sleep tight

Getting a good night's rest has always been a challenge for me.
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Nov 10

Take a walk-whatever that means to you

I missed the departure of a group walk on a gorgeous fall day, so I headed off on my own hoping to find them – it would do me good!
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Nov 02

Lead by example

No matter what you do in life, I believe you should always try and lead by example so your actions and behaviors help to shape and teach others.
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Nov 02

Lead by example

No matter what you do in life, I believe you should always try and lead by example so your actions and behaviors help to shape and teach others.
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Oct 26

Aging Successfully

In the book “Aging Successfully”, by David P Gallagher, you can learn about the components of staying healthier longer.
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Oct 19

Positive thoughts

What's that saying? "You catch more flies with honey than vinegar." Even on my worst days, I try to be as positive and as possible.
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Oct 12

Getaway Heaven

How many times have I written about how the mountains and nature are my cure-all for inner peace and that when I need to, I can take myself there mentally to soothe myself?
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Oct 05

Communication is Key

"99 percent of the world's problems can be solved by communicating."
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Sep 28

Those darn kids-with love from Mom

Last night I walked in after a week of long work and soccer nights, so looking forward to cooking and relaxing. I was asked if I was attending back to school night. What? Really? Tonight? Deep breath, adjust quickly, grab take-out and go.
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Sep 21

I think I can

Just like The Little Engine That Could did, so can you! I think I can, I think I can, I think I can! Recite. Repeat. Believe.
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Sep 14

Change of season memories

Even though I am always cold at work, I don’t mind cold weather because I learned at a young age to dress properly...
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Aug 31

Back to school is much more than you think

I always loved school. Here are my memories from childhood...
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Aug 24

Trust your gut

If I've learned anything in my 24 years of living, it's to never discredit your gut instinct...
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Aug 17

Where is your haven?

I am sitting at the summit of a high peak in the remote White Mountains of New Hampshire or in the glory of the Adirondacks in the far reaches of...
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Aug 10

Gone to the beach

After a refreshing week of my feet in the sand, the sea breeze blowing through my hair and soaking up the sun with my family down the shore, I am back at it and ready to take on another week.
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Aug 03

ACEs are not just playing cards

It is very important, especially in our region, to become familiar with ACEs, which stands for Adverse Childhood Events. It is an evidence-based concept where research conducted years ago (1995) studied adults with chronic health conditions in a new way for the first time
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Jul 27

Great friends are good for your health

According to a recent study, friendships and relationships with others, help people cope with stress and adversity.
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Jul 20

A Morning Person I am Not

What is one of the most challenging parts of transitioning from a full-time grad student to a full-time working professional, you ask?
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Jul 13

Have Mercy

As a physician, doing no harm sometimes means relieving someone’s suffering and that is a position I take strongly and seriously. Also I believe in following a person’s wishes if they are in their right mind when they state them.
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Jul 05

The big 24!

This past Friday I turned 24 — I know... SO old, right? Believe it or not, when I was little, I always (as I’m sure most little kids wanted to) wanted to be older and do things the “big kids” could do.
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Jun 29

Why are dads important?

Not only is it important for parents to read to their children, but it makes a difference that the fathers read to their children because they read differently and affect kids’ brain development differently.
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Jun 22

Volunteers

There are five key elements to understanding volunteering known as the “Five M’s.”
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Jun 15

Working woman

As of Friday, I have officially completed my first two full-time weeks as the communications assistant for the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation. One thing I learned? I need to go to bed earlier! This is not college anymore, Dorothy!
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Jun 01

A Monday to Remember

It's my first official day as the full-time communications assistant for the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation or as I like to call it, my first “big girl” job upon graduating with my master’s degree in May from St. Bonaventure University.
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May 28

The first step towards forever

After an emotion-packed and overwhelming graduation weekend, I’m back home with my family and friends and my mind is still reeling at the fact that I am done school forever.
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May 11

Take the time to talk the walk

Slow down even during life’s most hectic, stressful moments to ”take the time to talk the walk.”
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May 04

Stair Masters

Here’s to moving more and sitting less and having fun while doing it!
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Apr 20

Going viral

I’ve done a pretty good job this year of staying healthy while in grad school. Unfortunately, all the stress and excitement leading up to my final thesis presentation in March finally caught up to me.
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Apr 16

Too blessed to be stressed

Hi, everyone! My name is Skye Tulio, and I’m elated to have the opportunity to guest post on Dr. Betts’ blog. As a communications professional, my posts will do just that— communicate to you all, the readers, my journey towards healthier living and what works and doesn’t work for me based on my personal experiences.
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Feb 27

Hospital Usage and High Utilization

How often do you visit the Emergency Department or need to be admitted to the hospital? The PA Health Care Cost Containment Council just released a report on “PA’s “super-Utilizers” of Inpatient Hospital Care” in a nice summary.
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Feb 16

Heart Health

Do you know when you are most likely to have a heart attack? Do you know what puts you at risk for having a heart attack or dying of coronary artery disease? Learn more.
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Feb 09

Time Alone and Loving It

Ok so I have no kids this weekend and no plans. How will I spend my time? File all my bills and get working on my taxes? Fill out the long college financial aid form? I don’t know exactly what I will do this weekend but here are some ideas:
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Feb 02

Health is not just a six letter word

What does the word health mean to you? For many of us, it brings up images of physical health. Disease avoidance, good cholesterol and blood pressure levels, watching our weights, getting good medical care, etc.
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  • 2019
    • December
      • Vitamin D in the Dark Months
    • November
      • Keep Moving
      • Put Your Leaves to Work
      • Commemorating Veterans Day
    • October
      • Wholesome Halloween Handouts
      • Healthy Halloween Pumpkin Seeds
      • Cozy Up with a Cup of Slow Cooked Cider  
      • Where to Get Started with Mental Health
      • Does Social Media Harm Teens?  
      • How to Explain Food Safety to Your Child
    • September
      • Keeping Your Garden Growing into Fall
      • The Latest Tips on Preventing Dementia
      • Healthy Aging Month: Run (a little) for a longer life.
      • Is My Snoring Normal?
      • 3 Types of Yoga You Didn’t Know Existed
      • Why You Should Eat Purple Food
      • Pottstown Community Health Events for September 2019
    • August
      • The Stress/Gut/Immune System Link
      • Why We Love Chili Peppers (And You Should, Too!)
      • A Reminder on the Exercise/Education Relationship
      • In the News: Juice and Soda Linked to Cancer
      • Pottstown Community Health Events for August 2019
    • July
      • Get the Measles Vaccine.
      • Try These 4 Refreshing, Nutritious Summer Recipes
      • Preview: Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds Institute 2019
      • Pottstown Community Health Events for July 2019
    • June
      • National HIV Testing Day: What to Know
      • Eat the Season: Summer (w/Bonus Recipe!)
      • Read Our Summer 2019 Community Benefit Report!
      • Getting Your Vital Nutrients: Potassium
      • Pottstown Community Health Events for June 2019
    • May
      • Safe Exercises for Seniors
      • Bringing the #TrashTag Challenge to Pottstown
      • A Reminder on Workplace Wellness
      • Pottstown Community Events for May 2019
    • April
      • 3 Myths About Soy Foods: What You Need to Know
      • Meet the Gut Microbiome
      • Crunch Appeal: Spotlight on Celery
      • See How “We Fit Together”
      • Out for a Walk? Try These Trails
    • March
      • Time to Get Outside. Here’s Why.
      • Eat the Season: Spring
      • Gardens Contest is now open
      • Read Our Winter 2019 Community Benefit Report!
    • February
      • Using Technology to Track and Improve Your Health
      • Eat the Season: Winter
      • Cozy Up with this Healthy Tomato Soup Recipe
      • Fall 2018 Grant Round Totals
    • January
      • New Year's Resolution: Healthy Living is a Marathon, Rather Than a Sprint
      • The Importance of Recess and Play for Both Kids and Adults
  • 2018
    • December
      • Happy New Year!
      • Holiday Greetings from PAHWF!
      • Discover Leadership Tri-County!
      • Happy Holidays!
    • November
      • Welcome December!
      • Happy Thanksgiving!
      • 15th Anniversary Event CANCELLED
      • Happy Veterans Day!
      • Read our Fall 2018 Community Benefit Report!
    • October
      • Happy National Pumpkin Day!
      • Flu Season
    • September
      • Valley Forge Invitational Benefits Pottstown Nonprofits
      • Welcome, Fall!
      • Share your favorite fall recipes!
      • Happiness is an every day thing
    • August
      • Happy Labor Day Weekend!
      • Happy National Waffle Day!
      • Happy Anniversary, PAHWF!
      • Nonprofit Day at Coventry Mall
    • July
      • Barth Community Garden Patio Party
      • Share your summer recipes!
    • June
      • Tour Local Gardens!
      • Last day to register for Garden Contest!
      • 2018 Garden Tour
      • One week left to register for Home Garden Contest!
      • Attention, Disc Golfers!
    • May
      • Summer Safety
      • Junior Golf Clinic with LPGA Pros
      • 2018 TCN Nonprofit Conference
      • Lead an Active Lifestyle
    • April
      • YW3CA Pop Up Shop tonight!
      • Healthy Kids Day 2018
      • Calling all junior golfers!
      • Spring Food Fun
    • March
      • Happy Easter!
      • Egg-cellent Easter Events
      • Montco Ranked Fourth Healthiest County in PA
      • Think Spring!
      • Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
    • February
      • Paleo Pancakes
      • Eat Better, Feel Better
      • Green Machine
      • Fly Eagles Fly!
    • January
      • Happy National Green Juice Day!
      • Game Day Ready
      • How do you healthy?
      • Safe in the Snow
  • 2017
    • December
      • Happy New Year!
      • Holiday Wishes!
      • Happy Holidays from PAHWF!
      • Christmas Movie Workout
      • Holiday Healthy
    • November
      • Thankful
      • A little kindness goes a long way
      • I Pick Pottstown
      • Farm-to-Preschool
    • October
      • Break the Cycle
      • An Amazing Day of Giving
      • The Amazing Raise
    • September
      • Green Bronx Machine
      • The First Five
      • Share your favorite healthy recipe!
      • Social Emotional Learning
    • August
      • Don't pass the sugar
    • June
      • Grow for it!
      • Registration opens for 2017 Parks Contest
    • May
      • Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
      • Time to start planting!
    • April
      • Pottstown Celebrates Young Children- April 29
      • Grow for it- 2017 Home Garden Contest!
      • A park a day keeps the doctor away
      • Happy World Health Day!
    • March
      • Seed starter for spring!
      • Go Green for St. Paddy's Day
      • Foundation Fridays - Good Vibes
    • February
      • Foundation Fridays- Get outside!
      • Spread the love
      • The Flourishing Child: Parts 3 & 4
      • The Flourishing Child: Parts 1 & 2
    • January
      • Foundation Fridays- If there's a will, there's a way
      • Never give up
      • Foundation Fridays- Culture of Health
      • Foundation Friday- Think Summer
  • 2016
    • December
      • Happy Holidays from PAHWF!
      • 25 Days of Kindness
    • November
      • There is always something to be grateful for
      • Foundation Friday- Give Back
      • Foundation Friday- Be Kind
      • Foundation Fridays- Bike/Run/Kayak to Work
    • October
      • Foundation Fridays- Defy the Odds
      • Foundation Fridays- Kids Who Garden
      • Foundation Fridays- Step it Up
    • September
      • Foundation Fridays
      • Foundation Fridays
    • May
      • A Work in Progress
      • Rain Rain Go Away
    • April
      • Breathe in, breathe out
      • What is ACEs?
      • Be Kind
      • Sunny Days Ahead
    • March
      • Easter Week
      • Go Green
      • TGIF
    • February
      • Time flies when...
      • Spring Cleaning
      • Time to unplug
      • A better me
      • Soda IS a four-letter word
    • January
      • Snowed in
      • Road Trip
      • Say no to germs
      • Winter is no excuse
  • 2015
    • December
      • Commit to a better you
      • Music at our core
      • Walking in a Spring Wonderland
      • Overcoming obstacles
    • November
      • It's the most wonderful time of the year
      • What families do
      • Good night, sleep tight
      • Take a walk-whatever that means to you
      • Lead by example
      • Lead by example
    • October
      • Aging Successfully
      • Positive thoughts
      • Getaway Heaven
      • Communication is Key
    • September
      • Those darn kids-with love from Mom
      • I think I can
      • Change of season memories
    • August
      • Back to school is much more than you think
      • Trust your gut
      • Where is your haven?
      • Gone to the beach
      • ACEs are not just playing cards
    • July
      • Great friends are good for your health
      • A Morning Person I am Not
      • Have Mercy
      • The big 24!
    • June
      • Why are dads important?
      • Volunteers
      • Working woman
      • A Monday to Remember
    • May
      • The first step towards forever
      • Take the time to talk the walk
      • Stair Masters
    • April
      • Going viral
      • Too blessed to be stressed
    • February
      • Hospital Usage and High Utilization
      • Heart Health
      • Time Alone and Loving It
      • Health is not just a six letter word
 

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    Pottstown Foundation
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    John Robertson
  • Craig Colistra
    Craig Colistra


Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation
152 East High Street, Suite 500
Pottstown, PA 19464
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