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Back-to-School: Give Kids a Healthy Start

It’s that time of the year again!  The hot, lazy days of summer are coming to an end, and the days of backpacks, homework, and extracurricular activities have arrived.…
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August 25, 2017
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Partnerships are the Solution for Improving Children’s Fitness and Health

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August 15, 2017
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Six Competencies that Support Human Resilience

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July 31, 2017
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Tips & Tricks for the Perfect Healthy Picnic!

For most people, the idea of a picnic sounds absolutely perfect: relaxing outside on a comfortable blanket with a huge basket of fresh snacks and a mouth-watering meal. However, without much preparation, picnics can just end up being soggy sandwiches,…
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July 20, 2017
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The Got Milk? Campaign & Effective Health Communication

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July 13, 2017
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Meet Hector! Q&A with a Living Healthier Coach

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July 5, 2017
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But Wait! There’s More of the Great Outdoors

Great Outdoors Month doesn’t have to end in June. Texas has it all when it comes to fun, healthy, and affordable……
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June 29, 2017
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The Power of Healthy Competition: Work Healthier Challenge

Employees across the state of Texas are demonstrating their commitment to health by participating in our Work Healthier Challenge, powered by HealthyWage. The Challenge started on May 1st and runs through July 31st.…
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June 23, 2017
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Texas Health Professionals From All Sectors Unite For a Healthier State

Written By Drs. David Lakey, Associate Vice Chancellor for Population Health and Chief Medical Officer for The University of Texas……
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June 14, 2017
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Do You Even Market Your Wellness Program?

You spent hours upon hours researching biometric and claims data. You identified the type of programming needed to address your organization’s top health claims.…
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June 13, 2017
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Work Healthier Challenge Spotlight: New Harvest Ministries

Businesses and organizations of all sizes are participating in a healthy competition this month through July! Our Work Healthier Challenge, powered by HealthyWage, is an innovative health improvement challenge targeting all employers across the state of Texas.…
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May 18, 2017
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Texas Teacher Appreciation Giveaway!

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May 15, 2017
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Learning to Ride at 25: An Adult Bike Lesson Success Story

By Caroline Fothergill, IT’S TIME TEXAS Marketing & Communications Manager…
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April 18, 2017
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Collaborating for Community Health in the Rio Grande Valley: Part 1

We hit the ground running in the Rio Grande Valley in early 2017 on a mission to make healthy easier for its residents by expanding and promoting our offerings to the area. Our Regional Coordinator Cindy Salazar-Collier is taking the…
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April 12, 2017
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Make May 1st-7th the Healthiest Week of Your Year!

Healthy Texas Week, presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, is a week-long celebration of healthy living and healthy communities in the Lone Star State. Throughout the week, we want you to Shop for healthy items, Sweat by…
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April 6, 2017