- Activate Berkeley
(Berkeley County Family YMCA)
http://www.activateberkeley.org/ - Activate Berkeley is a FREE year-round healthy living awareness program for residents of Berkeley County that targets youth and adult obesity and related diseases. Participants who register can record and log their activity online at this website. They will also receive Healthy Living information about nutrition, exercise and health education weekly on the website. This website will provide every participant with a confidential login so that they can privately monitor their weight lost and physical activity during the program.
- Activate South Carolina
(YMCA)
http://www.activatesouthcarolina.org - This is the Web site for the statewide Activate South Carolina project, a FREE year-round healthy living awareness program that targets youth and adult obesity and related diseases. Check the state map to find a project near you. Participants who register can record and log their activity online. They will also receive Healthy Living information about nutrition, exercise and health education weekly on the project website. Each participant has a confidential login so that they can privately monitor their weight lost and physical activity during the program.
- All Health Team
(South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and WIS TV 10)
http://www.scdhec.gov/health/chcdp/allhealth/index.htm - This is a program aimed at encouraging young people to lead healthy active lives. It wants to recognize and reward youths and their leaders for their outstanding work in protecting and promoting health. Any youth group can join - school class, church, or club. Check out this Website to learn about projects across the state and how you can enter your project.
- Alliance for Hispanic Health of MUSC
http://www.musc.edu/ahh/index.html - The Alliance for Hispanic Health of MUSC (Medical University of South Carolina ) is an MUSC volunteer organization for students, faculty, and staff. It provides a forum for collaborating to address the health needs of the local Hispanic community including health care services, cultural awareness, student needs and recruitment, and research.
- Charleston Moves
http://www.charlestonmoves.org/ - Charleston Moves is a non-profit organization promoting walking, running, cycling and transit to ensure a healthy community and health lifestyles. Learn about programs in the Charleston area, such as biking, hiking, and walking and other healthy alternatives to driving.
- Healthy South Carolina Challenge
http://www.healthysc.gov/ - This is the Web site of an initiative spearheaded by First Lady Jenny Sanford to challenge South Carolinians to improve nutrition, increase physical activity and quit smoking. Check out this site to find weekly health tips, state health statistics, and to learn how different South Carolina communities are changing their own statistics for the better. You can even add your own community’s projects and events.
