3 Recipients of Carlisle Area Health and Wellness Foundation


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The Carlisle Area Health and Wellness Foundation with its 5210 Youth Nutrition and Physical Activity Initiative has awarded three grants totaling more than $105,000 for its to area school districts.

As part of a national childhood obesity prevention program, the grants will feature nutrition and physical activity programs, plus a 5210 communications campaign to increase healthy eating and active living. Read the Entire Article


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