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Farmers' Markets Take Local Food to the Streets

With more than 30 farmers' markets in San Mateo County, Get Healthy partners worked together to start two new markets in East Palo Alto and Pescadero. These markets increase access to healthy, fresh and local produce for residents in the southern and coastal areas of San Mateo County.

School Gardens Bring the Classroom to Life

School gardens teach children about where food comes from, what makes healthy food healthy, and why it’s important to eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Over 50% of public schools in San Mateo County have gardens, and our goal is to have a garden in every school so every child gets to eat something he or she has planted.

Transforming Streets to Keep Us Healthy

One of the easiest ways to be active every day is to walk, bike and use public transportation. Many people in San Mateo County cannot walk or bike because it isn’t safe. We can build physical activity back into our lives by making it safer to walk, bike, or take the bus, train or BART.

Rethink Your Drink

Sugary drinks are one of the largest contributors to obesity in San Mateo County. There are many things you can do to reduce the amount of sugary drinks consumed. One way to make a big impact is to remove sugary drinks from vending machines and advocate for healthy beverage options.

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What's your vision of a healthy community?

We want to know your priorities for a healthy community! You’ll be helping us plan our work to ensure everyone has the opportunity to live a long and healthy life in San Mateo County. Join us at one of our upcoming visioning workshops next week in Half Moon Bay on March 3rd and San Mateo on March 4th. Get inspired and check out past workshop participants' vision! Visit www.gethealthysmc.org/visioning to learn more and RSVP. 

Internships and Trainings

Deadline Extended for Summer 2015 Internhips

We are seeking two Interns to join our team who are highly motivated, hardworking, team players, responsible, and creative. Each Intern will focus on a specific project: Get Healthy Case Studies or Health Communities Policy, Systems, and Environments Assessments. Interested? Learn more here and be sure to get those applications in by March 6!

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Encourage Everyone to Choose Healthy Drinks!

Get Healthy San Mateo County is thrilled to launch a new Choose Healthy Drinks awareness campaign.

San Mateo County joins our neighbors in San Francisco, Sonoma, and Alameda Counties in this regional effort to educate our community about the harmful effects of sugar-sweetened beverages.

Print these materials, share them on Facebook or click here to learn more.

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Upcoming Events and Training Opportunities

Deadline Extended for Summer 2015 Internhips

We are seeking two Interns to join our team who are highly motivated, hardworking, team players, responsible, and creative. Each Intern will focus on a specific project: Get Healthy Case Studies or Health Communities Policy, Systems, and Environments Assessments. Interested? Learn more here and be sure to get those applications in by March 6!

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What's your vision of a healthy community?

We want to know your priorities for a healthy community! You’ll be helping us plan our work to ensure everyone has the opportunity to live a long and healthy life in San Mateo County. Join us at one of our upcoming visioning workshops next week in Half Moon Bay on March 3rd and San Mateo on March 4th. Get inspired and check out past workshop participants' vision! Visit www.gethealthysmc.org/visioning to learn more and RSVP. 

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