The State of Health in Delaware: A Movement to Improve Health and Wellness

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Delaware Lt. Governor Dr. Bethany Hall-Long presents 'The State of Health in Delaware: A Movement to Improve Health and Wellness in the First State'. Join Lt. Governor Dr. Bethany Hall-Long and her Chief of Staff Keith Warren for conversations with your friends, colleagues and coworkers about health and wellness across the First State.State of Health in Delaware: a Movement to Improve Health and Wellness features a variety of guests including Governor John Carney, health initiative leaders, previous Lt. Governor's Challenge winners, and everyday Delawareans discussing health programs and what health means to them.Previous Lt. Governor's Challenge winners will discuss the policy, systems, and environment programs they enacted to make Delaware a healthier state. Have you, an organization, or someone you know made Delaware a healthier place? Nominate them at https://ltgovernorschallenge.org/ for a chance to receive the Wellness Leadership Award from Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long.

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Speaking with Khayree Bey, Colonial School District

Jun 07 2021 13 mins

Join Lt. Governor Dr. Bethany Hall-Long in conversation with Khayree Bey of Colonial School District! Colonial School District was the first elementary school to be awarded the Lt. Governor's Challenge for creating an in-school wellness center to provide primary prevention and early intervention services to their student population. There's still time to submit your Lt. Governor's

Tackling Nicotine Addiction in Polytech School District

May 31 2021 10 mins

Join Lt. Governor Dr. Bethany Hall-Long as she sits down with Diana Walker, representing Lt. Governor’s Challenge 2020 award winner Polytech School District. Polytech School District noticed a significant increase in disciplinary actions for students using e-cigerettes/vape products, and set out to tackle nicotine addiction in the district.Want to nominate yourself or someone you

Tackling Food Insecurity in Delaware

May 28 2021 11 mins

Join Lt. Governor Dr. Bethany Hall-Long in conversation with Neko Brady from the Delaware Council on Farm and Food Policy as they discuss the availability of healthy foods in Delaware, food security during the pandemic and the Delaware Council on Farm and Food Policy’s winning Lt. Governor’s Challenge 2020 entry.There's still time to nominate for the 2021 Lt. Governor's Challen

In Conversation With Dr. Karyl Ratty, MD, MS

May 13 2021 18 mins

Join Delaware Lt. Governor Dr. Bethany Hall-Long in conversation with Director of the Delaware Division of public Health, Dr. Karyl Rattay, MD, MS, as these two respected healthcare leaders discuss Delaware's public health, the importance of mental health and wellness in individual communities, the effects of the pandemic on Delawareans and more. Support the Show.

1-800-QUIT-NOW

May 10 2021 14 mins

Welcome back to The State of Health in Delaware! Join Lt. Governor Dr. Bethany Hall-Long and Denise Taylor, 2020 Wellness Leadership Award Recipient as they discuss ChristianaCare’s Project Connect, a very successful smoking cessation program that has changed the lives of countless now-former smokers in the State of Delaware.Be sure to visit LtGovernorsChallenge.org to learn more

Announcing the 2020 Lt. Governor's Challenge Winners

Sep 29 2020 7 mins

Delaware Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long and Chief of Staff Keith Warren celebrate the seven winners of the 2020 Lt. Governor's Challenge - participants who worked hard to set themselves apart and to implement policy, systems and/or environment changes that better the lives of their community.Learn more about the Lt. Governor's Challenge, check out the winners and join us on October

Community Health Requires All Hands On Deck: Understanding The Lt Governor’s Challenge

Apr 15 2020 10 mins

Dr. Hall-Long and chief-of-staff Keith Warren share important background facts about the 2020 Lt Governor's Challenge, the importance of community and workplace wellness, and some of the best strategies as shared by previous Lt. Governor's Challenge winners. Support the Show.

Incyte into Creating a Healthy Corporate Environment, One Idea at a Time

Apr 15 2020 9 mins

Dr. Hall-Long talks to 2019 Lt. Governor Challenge Corporate Winner Incyte about their successful tactics to improve employees’ health and wellness. Incyte Executive Vice President Paula Swain discusses the company’s focus on nutrition, mental health (including sleep therapy) and physical activity, and the excellent results of these employee initiatives.Support the Show.

Mother-Baby Health and Breastfeeding

Apr 15 2020 11 mins

Dr. Hall-Long talks to 2019 Lt. Governor's Challenge Winner Delaware Breastfeeding Coalition represented by RN, Lisl Phelps. They have an in-depth discussion about the coalition’s success in raising awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding and creating more baby-friendly environments to support breastfeeding mothers. Support the Show.

Newark Charter Staff Embrace Whole Person Wellness

Apr 15 2020 13 mins

It takes a village and a holistic approach to wellness to really make an impact. Dr. Hall-Long and Keith Warren interview 2019 Lt. Governor's Challenge Winner Newark Charter School about their overall wellness program for staff. The teachers embraced the idea of holistic wellness and changed their work world. From a weekly “Mindful Minute” to food preparation ideas, they introd