Activities Archive

Ticket to Health

This resource highlights 17 Florida theme parks and zoos that make the healthier choice the easiest choice for Floridians.

Healthy Emergency Food

This project provides resources and information to help you and your loved ones prepare emergency food supply kits this hurricane season.

Baby Steps to Baby Friendly Initiative

The Florida Department of Health is committed to creating supportive environments for breastfeeding. Healthiest Weight Florida is partnering with 27 hospitals in 15 counties to enhance hospital maternity care practices that support and promote breastfeeding.

Nature Play “Prescription” Pilot Program

A partnership encouraging physical activity in Florida’s beautiful state parks.

Maintain, Don’t Gain

The Florida Department of Health is teaming up with North Carolina State University to offer the Maintain, Don’t Gain! Holiday Challenge. Rather than focusing on trying to lose weight, this FREE seven-week challenge provides participants with tips, tricks, and ideas to help maintain your weight throughout the holiday season.

Breastfeeding Awareness Month

A campaign to promote breastfeeding as a vital health activity.

Weight of the Nation Viewings

An opportunity for staff development and education on the consequences and causes of unhealthy weight.

Healthy Campfire Cooking Program

Taught by Florida Park Rangers, the Healthy Campfire Cooking program is designed to create opportunities for park visitors to try healthier camping foods while learning new recreational skills.

Medical Quality Assurance's Healthiest Weight Liaison Meeting

Read more about the Second Annual Meeting of the Boards and Council's Healthiest Weight Liaisons, and the resulting action plans to reach all Floridians here.

World Food Championship

Presented by Florida Department of Health and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the “Healthy, Fast, ‘Fresh From Florida’ Challenge” asked Floridians to quickly create healthy meals using Fresh From Florida fruits and vegetables. Learn more about the competitors and their winning dishes.

Health in All Places Tour 2015

The Health in All Places Tour is a chance for state, local and community leaders to come together to highlight what each coastal county has to offer when it comes to health. 

Healthy Promise Florida

An interactive campaign promoting commitments to healthy choices throughout the New Year.

Florida Senior Games

A program to promote physical activity among Florida’s senior citizens through multi-sport events.

Florida Health Cleans Up!

A project to increase physical activity and contribute to healthier, litter-free environments.

International Walk to School Day

An opportunity for children, parents, teachers and the entire community to engage in physical activity.

State Surgeon General Worksite Wellness 2013 Recognition

A recognition showing gratitude to organizations for the steps they took to make Florida a healthier place to work.

Iron Man and the Habit Heroes—Literacy Week 2014

Our partners join forces with Iron Man and the Habit Heroes to bring the health message while promoting literacy for Literacy Week 2014.

Healthiest Weight Florida: A Life Course Approach

Healthiest Weight Florida is pleased to announce the availability of a free, 2-credit Continuing Medical Education (CME) course, Healthiest Weight: A Life Course Approach.