Healthy St. Lucie

08/11/2025

Accepting walk-ins now for the FREE heart screeening today until 4:00 p.m. It has been a busy day at the the clinic, but we have some spots open. If you missed your appointment or did not get on the wait list, come on in before 4 today! No appointments necessary.

06/11/2025

There’s no better way to get your children outside and build memories together in the great outdoors than Wild Together.

Join Oxbow staff for this experiential family learning series focused on nature, adventure, and survival skills. Designed for youth and their adults, this “learn-together” program explores practical tips and tricks to help you feel more confident and connected in the outdoors.

Discover how to get closer to nature—and what it takes to thrive in the wild! For youth ages 8-13 and their adults.

For more information and to register please visit Oxboweco.com.

21/10/2025

Join Stacy on Nov 4 in honor of to learn more about mental health and diabetes!

🌟 Join Us for Our Final St. Lucie RISE Meeting of 2025! 🌟

In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, guest speaker Stacy Pierre will present “Mental Well-being and Diabetes: A Whole Person, Community-Centered Approach to Prevention.”

This month, we’re highlighting how mental health challenges like anxiety and depression can increase the risk for diabetes—and why promoting whole-person, stigma-free care matters more than ever. 💙

14/10/2025

November is Diabetes Awareness Month!

FDOH-St Lucie and UF/IFAS are hosting a 4-sessions cooking series called “Dining with Diabetes” that will educate participants on the benefits of cooking, growing, and preserving their own food.

Dates: Mondays October 27, November 3, 10, and 17

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Cost: $25 (Scholarships available)

Location: UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County (8400 Picos Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34945)

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dining-with-diabetes-a-four-part-workshop-series-tickets-1734622094379?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp

Registration and Tickets for everything on our calendar can be found here: https://linktr.ee/diabetesslc. Please share the flyer and calendar as widely as possible and help us raise awareness all November long.

If you have any questions contact Stacy.Pierre@flhealth.gov, Diabetesslc@flhealth.gov, or call (772)-873-4906.

26/09/2025

Your matters! Sharing your story of mental health challenges, suicidal thoughts, or loss can bring hope to others❤️‍🩹 📣Learn how 988lifeline.org/storytelling-for-suicide-prevention-checklist

21/09/2025

🧠 challenges don’t affect adults only—children can struggle too. 🧒🏽👶🏻 Early recognition and effective treatment can be life changing. Learn the signs ➡️ samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/how-to-talk/parents-and-caregivers

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16/09/2025

14/09/2025

Having a �� in place provides a sense of control and of hope. Knowing when to contact 988 or 911 is an essential part of the plan.
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10/09/2025

❤️‍🩹Healing isn’t the same for everyone. It’s a personal journey. 👣 Check out these inspiring stories of hope and recovery 988lifeline.org/stories