NH Care Connections
Looking for a fuller list of resources like food pantries, food access programs, community trails and other physical activity programs in Strafford County? Check out our Strafford County Healthy Living Resource Guide here
Are you a healthcare or social service provider? You can help play an important part in connecting people experiencing food insecurity to resources.
Using a simple screening tool like the Hunger Vital Signs(TM) with every patient or client is an evidence-based approach that can help you more accurately identify someone in need of support.
Reach out to our Healthy Living Coalition at SCPHN@GS-Health.org for support on getting started.
Click here to view the full Hunger Vital Signs One-Pager
The Hunger Vital Sign™ is an evidence-based screening tool used to identify food insecurity.
You can Learn more about the Hunger Vital Sign™ screening tool on the Children's Health Watch website
Plant-A-Row with Strafford County 4-H
Plant - Grow - Donate
What began as a project led by UNH Extension and their 4-H program in partnership with our Strafford County Healthy Living Coalition, Plant a Row has grown statewide!
"A hands-on neighbor-helping-neighbor initiative where households grow an extra row or container of produce to donate to a local food pantry, neighbor in need or to supplement their own fresh greens." (UNH)
Whether you are looking to supplement your own household, or would like to donate produce, we can all plant an extra row or container!
When you pledge to plant an extra row (or container) a garden kit will be mailed to you. UNH 4-H will keep in touch with a Plant a Row newsletter, and you can stay connected with the program and other participants on social media, too. Here, you will find growing tips, activities, recipes and information on where to donate or access fresh produce.
Learn more about the Plant a Row program, what comes in your Plant a Row Garden Kit, and how to register on the Plant a Row website
Simple Tips to Preventing Heart Disease and Stroke
Use the information below for hints, tips and tricks for preventing heart disease and stroke, as well as maintaining health after a stroke or after cardiac problems.
Download our Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Poster for your Office here
You can find more resources for Healthy Living in Strafford County in our Healthy Living Resource Guide here!
Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) can have similar effects. Do you know the difference?
Interested in joining our Healthy Living Coalition?
The Strafford County Healthy Living Coalition works to "improve the quality of life of residents in Strafford County by promoting healthy lifestyle factors across the lifespan, eliminating stigma, and creating an environment that fosters positive relationships between service providers and community members"
email SCPHN@GS-Health.org to join our mailing list & to receive meeting invitations
Our focus areas include:
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Improving Food Security
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Reducing Chronic Disease
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Increasing Access to Preventative Health Screenings
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