Public Health

February is American Heart Health Month. President Lyndon Johnson issued the first proclamation in 1964. Since then, United States presidents have declared it annually to raise awareness about [...]

We are excited to announce that Greater Mercer TMA (GMTMA) is sponsoring the 10th annual Safe Routes to School Bookmark Design Contest for students in grades 3-5. This year’s contest theme: [...]

  It’s that time of year again. A new year is an opportunity for fresh starts and new beginnings. It’s important to set attainable goals with a practical plan. Small, consistent changes over [...]

  December is National Impaired Driving Awareness Month. This campaign is a nationwide effort to reduce crash risks and raise awareness about impaired driving during the critical holiday [...]

  December 5-9th 2022 is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week. We highlight the vital role that mobility and transportation play to keep older adults active in their communities. As we age, [...]

  It’s getting colder, darker and a bit grayer, and it’s not even winter yet. As the weather turns colder, it can be tempting to stay indoors and hibernate. While we may feel like bears at [...]

  It’s that time of year again. Freezing cold temperatures are already sneaking up on us. Many of us have automatic starters for our cars to help preheat vehicles, we can even start our cars [...]

Fall is officially here and it’s a great time to be outside! With the leaves falling and the weather getting cooler, there’s no better time to go for a walk or run. But before you do, [...]

It is time to celebrate growing older by focusing on things that matter most in life, as well as the things we can do to stay healthy and active. Healthier eating habits and regular exercise can [...]

Every year during the last week of August, first week of September, law enforcement across the country mobilizes to raise the message “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.”  This high visibility [...]