Authored by Reeve Chace, MPH The Let’s Go! Home Office presented a Redy Award to Nathaniel “Van” Beckman on Tuesday, December 18th, at the Let’s Go! Androscoggin office at the YWCA in Lewiston. The Redy Award is a prestigious award given to community members or organizations that have demonstrated outstanding commitment, leadership, and innovation to… Read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2012
Local Schools, Programs, and Health Care Sites Honored for Supporting Healthy Kids Initiative
Authored by Reeve Chace, MPH A select list of Maine schools, after-school programs, and child care programs is being recognized for offering healthy food and recreational opportunities for students. The award was presented to those organizations that met five Priority Strategies established in connection with Let’s Go!, a program of The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital… Read more »
Eating Healthy During the Holiday
Authored by Michael A Dedekian, MD The holiday season is a joyous one, full of wonder and light and when time treasured childhood memories are made. It can also be a challenging time to eat healthy food. With holiday celebrations in schools, workplaces and in the community, availability of sugary foods can be unlimited. In… Read more »