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Social Determinants
Social determinants of health Environments in which people are born, live, learn, work, worship and play influence health. The conditions in these environments are social, some are physical, and both are “place-based.” The conditions in which we live can explain why some...
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About ESHC
Mission: Creating a healthier Eastern Shore. Vision: Established in 2009, Eastern Shore Healthy Communities is a community partnership that shares this vision: We imagine a healthier Eastern Shore merging from livable communities where children and adults have healthy eating...
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Physical Activity
Only a few lifestyle choices have as large an impact on your health as physical activity. People who are physically active are more energetic, happier and experience less stress than those who are less active. Looking for a bike trail, walking trail, playground, or place to...
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2022 Meeting Schedule
For a full listing of all work group meeting dates and time, click here.
Plan now to join us for all Full Coalition meetings, held quarterly, the second Thursday at 3:00 pm at Eastern Shore Community College. Click here to request our meeting notices and newsletter.
February 9
May 12
August 11
November 10
WORK GROUPS
For more information on when a particular subcommittee meets please click on one of the links below:
Executive Committee
Better Birth Outcomes
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Food Access & Equity
Life-long Wellness
Liveable Communities
Poverty
Resilient & Trauma-Informed Communities
County Health Rankings Featured at May 12 Meeting
Join us for our quarterly full coalition meeting as we explore the County Health Rankings 2022 release. The County Health Rankings feature new measures, a focus on health disparities and fresh ways to learn about what drives health and opportunities to live long and well. The Rankings provide actionable data, evidence and guidance to help us advance a just recovery for economic security and health. ESHC Executive Director Patti Kiger, Instructor at Eastern Virginia Medical School will walk partners through the data and recommendations.
ESHC Full Coalition Meeting
Thursday, May 12, 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Eastern Shore Community College
Workforce Development Bldg., CR 130
WFD Classroom 130.
A Zoom hybrid option will be offered.
Making Sure You Have Enough Food
We rely on money and markets to supply our food needs and when either is scarce, we may panic. Our Food Access & Equity Work Group recommends five actions that will help put food on the table especially when money is short, or stores are low in product, or when a personal illness or community disaster strikes. Click here for tips on how to avoid wasting food; stretching your food dollar; growing your own food; building an emergency pantry and using all available food assistance.
Enjoy a Walk!
Take advantage of eight free opportunities to exercise and breathe in the fresh air. Eastern Shore Healthy Communities worked with eight communities to designate walking trails in Parksley, Onancock, Onley, Melfa, Wachapreague, Nassawadox, Eastville and Cape Charles so that residents could just step outside and walk a mile or residents from other towns could take a walking tour of a new town. Click here for maps.