The Adirondack Food System Network (AFSN) hosted the biggest installment of the Food Justice Summit to date in February, a gathering that brought together over 180 individuals representing more than 100 organizations at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake. This event drew people … [Read more...] about Grateful for the Food Justice Summit
The Heart Network
Outdoor Play Is Important Even When It’s Cold
Colder weather is upon us, but that doesn’t mean outdoor play for young children should be shelved until spring. The Heart Network’s Creating Healthy Schools & Communities (CHSC) program, which is funded by a grant from the New York State Department of Health, works … [Read more...] about Outdoor Play Is Important Even When It’s Cold
Franklin County Schools Work to Give All Kids a Chance to Bike
A Saranac Lake-based organization continues to work with school districts across Franklin County to bring more inclusive bike programming to physical education programs. Over the last eight years, The Heart Network’s Creating Healthy Schools & Communities (CHSC) program in … [Read more...] about Franklin County Schools Work to Give All Kids a Chance to Bike
Cigar Smoking Carries Health Risks
Often, when it comes to the risks of tobacco use, The Heart Network and its tobacco control and cessation partners here in the North Country focus on cigarettes and vaping. It is important, however, to call out the dangers of smoking cigars. According to the Centers for … [Read more...] about Cigar Smoking Carries Health Risks
Providing More Healthy Options at Food Pantries
It’s more important than ever to make sure food pantries across the North Country are well-stocked, not just with the essentials that families need to get by but also nutritious options to improve health. The New York State Department of Health’s recently released report, … [Read more...] about Providing More Healthy Options at Food Pantries