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Speakers include: Janice Barnes, Founder, Climate Adaptation Partners;
Dr. Jerry Reves, MUSC Health
Dr. Kirstin Dow, USC; and Dr. Chip Konrad, UNC-Chapel Hill
Scott Curtis, The Citadel
Casey Conrad, City of Charleston, SC Government GIS team
Susan Johnson, MUSC Office of Health Promotion
Beginning in 2020, the Charleston Medical District (CMD), Climate Adaptation Partners (CAP), and the Carolinas Integrated Sciences Assessment (CISA) team along with many local partners, collaborated on an integrated heat research program, a growing focus across the southeast. In a city where chronic flooding plagues neighborhoods, and where it has always been hot, drawing attention to increases in extreme heat and associated health implications is a relatively new effort, and one that requires new types of collaborations in order to be effective. Speakers at this event will share the research results from a pilot program of biometric monitoring of outdoor workers and wet bulb globe temperature sampling in the Charleston Medical District and the Citadel, and citywide sampling of heat data from the NOAA-funded National Integrated Heat Health Information System. Discussion will center on community feedback on ways to better integrate heat risk into local planning and investments and opportunities for communities and organizations across the state to address this growing health hazard.
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Learn more in our event next week with the CEO and Founder!
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Impossible Foods | Conversation Cafe Series
Wednesday, July 1st from 1-2pm
featuring Impossible Foods
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How to support your local farmers during this crisis:
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The meal – Local, soft-boiled eggs on homemade toasted multigrain bread with a local samphire salad (a.k.a. Charleston Sea Beans) both covered in a fresh green garlic dressing.
What is samphire?
I hadn’t heard of it either. Samphire (a.k.a. sea beans and sea pickles,) is a salt-tolerant, marsh dwelling plant. These ‘sea beans’ are grown locally by Heron Farms with the aim to use sea-level rise as a resource for a new type of agriculture. Heron Farms also uses the sale of their product to fund coastal restoration projects in coastal SC!
Samphire - Heron Farm
Pasture Raised Eggs - Wishbone Heritage Farms
Green Garlic – Spade & Clover Gardens
Produce from The Veggie bin!
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This is a public event, open to MUSC employees, students and community members alike.
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And thank you to all our partners:
Lowcountry Go, Charleston Moves, MUSC Health, MUSC Wellness Center, MUSC Office of Health Promotion
Thanks to all that made this day special:
MUSC Wellness CenterCharleston Medical District Greenway MUSC Office of Health Promotion LOWVELO and more!
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Help preserve the celebrated, heirloom ingredients of Slow Food’s Ark of Taste list!
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Morning Commute: 7 am — 8:30 am | Ride starts promptly at 8 am (back parking lot of Half-Moon Outfitters, West Ashley)
Evening Commute: 6:30 pm —7:30 pm | Ride starts promptly at 6:30 pm (Brittlebank Park, Downtown)
We are riding in support of the proposed new bicycle and pedestrian bridge! It is important that you join us as we work with the City of Charleston and other partners to get this bridge funded and built!
Specific event details can all be found here >>> https://www.facebook.com/events/1113417012171140/
Please note: If you need to rent a Holy Spokes bike for tomorrow, you must SIGN OUR WAIVER (bit.ly/BiketoWorkDayMay17) requesting it by 5 pm TONIGHT.
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Office of Health Promotion serves as an organization-wide resource for multi-disciplinary health pro
07/21/2023
MUSC - put on your blue logos and join us for the SC7 Cooper River Bridge walk!
SC7 Cooper River Bridge Hike with the Mayors Join the South Carolina Healthy Business Challenge in participating in the SC7 Expedition's Hike With the Lowcountry Mayors
07/20/2023
Join us as we kick off our Adventure Out partnership with South Carolina 7 tonight at Holy City Brewing!
Join us in welcoming the South Carolina 7 expedition team to the lowcountry as we kick off SC7's Adventure Out weekend at Holy City Brewing tonight at 6pm. All are welcome to attend - come out and meet the expedition team, partners and sign up for upcoming events at https://www.southcarolina7.com/adventure-out-weekend.
SC7 is a partnership between Global Eco-Adventures and South Carolina National Heritage Corridor to promote Environmental Conservation, Ecotourism and Health & Wellness throughout a 30-day expedition across South Carolina. We are proud to support Adventure Out and South Carolina 7 along with MUSC Health and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.
07/06/2023
MUSC Urban Farm Farewell Event You are invited to attend the MUSC Urban Farm Commemorative Celebration Event on July 18, 2023 at 4 o'clock in the evening
07/03/2023
Please consider helping us create the Camellia Collection at MUSC Arboretum. Visit our campaign page to donate - https://fundraise.musc.edu/campaign/camellia-gardens/c481753?c_src=WEB-CAMELLIA
Thank you!
06/12/2023
We've heard about the benefits of getting outside for some fresh air, but why? During June's Wellness Wednesday, Susan Johnson, Ph.D., discusses ecotherapy and strategies for green health in your personal life and at work. The event is virtual and free but registration is required. http://ow.ly/ia9K50OHacG
05/30/2023
We are hiring! Kids Eat Free at MUSC Coordinator
This person will coordinate the operation of MUSC’s participation in the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) at Keith Summey Medical Pavilion (SMP) and other locations as needed as part of the Kids Eat Free at MUSC initiative for approximately 9 weeks during the summer with additional time for training. Kids Eat Free will run June 12-August 11 (excluding holidays), some training and planning prior to start will be necessary. MUSC will serve as a site, sponsored by Low Country Food Bank (LCFB). The ideal candidate would have a college degree, a focus on nutrition or public health preferred, and are passionate about serving their community.
UNIV - Program Assistant - Office of Health Promotion - Charleston, South Carolina, United States Job Description SummaryProvides assistance in the establishment of new programs or the modification of existing programs. Conducts surveys and studies of problems and needs; makes recommendations to appropriate officials. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the status of assigned program area(s). Revi...
02/22/2023
Lowcountry Heart Walk is this Saturday at Brittlebank Park! Dr. Susan Johnson joined Erin Kienzle on Lowcountry Live WCIV this morning to discuss the health benefits of walking and encourage folks to support the American Heart Association. MUSC Health is proud to sponsor this event and we have over 50 teams ready to lace up and walk for heart health. There's still time to register and donate, hope to see you there!
Lowcountry Heart Walk: Susan Johnson The Lowcountry Heart Walk is happening this weekend!Bring the family to Brittlebank Park and help raise awareness around heart disease and stroke.Susan Johnson
02/02/2023
It's been 8 years since we launched the Charleston Healthy Business Challlenge and we're so excited to see this program grow statewide!
SCHBC year in review.mp4 This is "SCHBC year in review.mp4" by South Carolina Healthy Business on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
11/30/2022
Weather is looking great for a holiday green yoga class this Saturday!
Join Gail for this free outdoor class in the Gazebo today at 9!
07/26/2022
Join South Carolina 7 in Charleston at the end of July to enjoy this year's Adventure Out campaign! The Bee Cause Project X Dixie Vodka bring you a Pollinator Tour at The Farm at Middleton Place. Join us for this unique opportunity to explore The Farm at Middleton Place and engage with the world of pollinators in our beautiful state. Your ticket cost will benefit The Bee Cause Project, with your ticket to the SC7 event you can purchase a discounted ticket to Middleton Place. Don't forget to register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bee-cause-project-pollinator-tour-tickets-333687868397.
07/20/2022
is proud to participate in this year's Adventure Out! Join us at The Farm @ Middleton Place in Charleston, SC.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bee-cause-project-pollinator-tour-tickets-333687868397
The 2022 South Carolina 7 Expedition will conclude with an ‘Adventure Out Weekend,’ sponsored by the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Adventure Out is a MUSC-based, year-long outdoor fitness campaign to encourage outdoor recreation. Exercising outdoors or “green exercise” has many additional benefits to indoor fitness activities, including stress management, improved self-esteem and mood, increased frequency of exercise, and an improved sense of well-being. has events around South Carolina all month. As part of this program, has sponsored Bee Cause Project Pollinator Tour at America’s Oldest Landscaped Gardens on Saturday, July 30th .
07/13/2022
MUSC is proud to sponsor the 2022 SC7 Expedition and invite our care team members and corporate partners to join us for a welllness walk next Monday in Columbia. Put on your company colors, grab your co-workers and help raise awareness about the importance of protecting our natural resources and the health benefits of nature green exercise!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/columbia-canal-riverfront-park-hike-tickets-365690268437
Columbia Canal & Riverfront Park Hike Join the SC7, Sustain SC, MUSC, and Midlands businesses for a hike along the Columbia Canal & Riverfront Park.
07/06/2022
We are so excited to be a part of the 2022 South Carolina 7 Expedition! Please check out these events and register today as space is limited. Hope to see you! https://www.southcarolina7.com/adventure-out-weekend
Adventure Out Weekend — SC7 ADVENTURE OUT WEEKEND The 2022 South Carolina 7 Expedition will conclude with an ‘Adventure Out Weekend,’ sponsored by the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Adventure Out is a MUSC-based, year-long outdoor fitness campaign to encourage outdoor recreation. Exercising outdoors or “gre...
06/30/2022
Thank you SC Public Radio for including Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Urban Farm in this story about how local gardens are addressing food security. We are committed to doing all we can to meet the nutritional needs of our community.
https://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/sc-news/2022-06-28/local-gardens-growing-food-security-across-sc
Local Gardens Growing Food Security Across SC Across South Carolina, gardeners and farmers are searching for food security solutions from small-scale farms to hospital campus gardens.
06/30/2022
The South Carolina 7 (SC7) expedition has kicked off! Find this HealthLinks Charleston Magazine podcast episode ft. Dr. Susan Johnson, MUSC Director of Health Promotion, on your favorite streaming service. Johnson discusses the month-long trek from the mountains to the sea that promotes the health benefits of nature and the importance of protecting our natural resources.
04/08/2022
Only a few days left until the Gruber Family Farm Spring/Summer CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Program comes to MUSC's downtown location!
The 12-week food delivery starts April 12 and runs through June 28. There is still time to sign up!
Small, medium, and large shares/boxes are available.
Pick up will be Tuesdays at the lower lobby in the MUSC Wellness Center from 6am to 9pm.
Remember to bring your own reusable bags!
Visit https://gruber-csa-farm.com/about-csa.php for more information or to join.
03/08/2022
Rethink Your Drink: Excess sugar consumption may contribute to unwanted weight gain and increase your risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Learn how to make simple swaps to various, commonly consumed beverages!
Watch our 4-minute video to learn more:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/682980447
02/07/2022
Check out this week's Wellness This Week newsletter for the latest health and wellbeing-related events, employee promotions and resources!
https://conta.cc/3uCVQUV
Wellness this Week: Health & Wellbeing Resources from the MUSC Office of Health Promotion Wellness This Week February 7, 2022 Wellbeing at MUSC Enjoy the Latest Wellbeing Programs, Perks & Events for MUSC Care Team Members Participate in a Worksite Biometric Screening Free Biometric Screen
01/24/2022
Learn about the latest Health Promotion programs, offerings events for MUSC Health employees in our latest Wellness This Week Newsletter! https://conta.cc/3fUE9ax
Wellness this Week: Health & Wellbeing Resources from the MUSC Office of Health Promotion Wellness This Week January 24, 2022 Wellbeing at MUSC Enjoy the Latest Wellbeing Programs, Perks & Events for MUSC Care Team Members Participate in a Worksite Biometric Screening Free Biometric Screen
01/19/2022
Special workouts for you designed by our trainers. Try the latest Workout of the Week!
Learn more about our exercise programs that will help you meet your wellness goals: https://web.musc.edu/resources/health-and-wellness/wellness-center/programs/small-group-training
01/05/2022
Looking for some quick workouts or ways to get moving as you begin the New Year? The MUSC Wellness Center has provided effective and approachable workout templates designed by their trainers for you!
Special workouts for you designed by our trainers. Try our new Workout of the Week!
Learn more about our exercise programs that will help you meet your wellness goals: https://web.musc.edu/resources/health-and-wellness/wellness-center/personal-training
12/14/2021
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Purchase an MUSC Urban Farm 2022 calendar featuring beautiful illustrations of locally grown produce throughout each season!
We will have a table two days this week to sell our 2022 Urban Farm calendars. Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions 🗓🎁
11/08/2021
Congratulations to Dr. Susan Johnson for being selected to the inaugural fellowship class of the Sustainability Leadership Institute!
https://web.musc.edu/about/news-center/2021/10/29/sustainability-leadership-initiative
MUSC health promotion director selected as inaugural Sustainability Leadership Initiative fellow Susan L. Johnson, Ph.D. has been selected to be part of the inaugural class of the Sustainability Leadership Initiative.
11/01/2021
Great opportunity to get outdoors in the beautiful ACE Basin for a great cause & some great perks for volunteering!
2021 Sporting Clays Shoot - Lowcountry Land Trust Join us for Lowcountry Land Trust’s Annual Sporting Clays Shoot at White House Plantation, a protected property in Green Pond, SC. On Saturday, November 13, and Sunday, November 14, guests […]
10/18/2021
MUSC Health Care Team Members are invited to attend/register for the MUSC Care Team Appreciation Day sponsored by Coca-Cola Consolidated on October 23 from 9-11 am at MUSC Charleston's Main Campus!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/musc-care-team-appreciation-day-tickets-180067204857
MUSC Care Team Appreciation Day Coca-Cola Consolidated and Harris Teeter would like to invite you to the Care Team Appreciation Day.
08/25/2021
We've reimagined Imagine U on Microsoft Teams - check us out at www.musc.edu/iu
https://player.vimeo.com/video/552516112
08/10/2021
https://web.musc.edu/about/news-center/2021/08/09/resiliency-program-started-to-ease-covid-stress-expands
We are so proud of our colleagues who are committed to caring for our care team members. Please share with anyone who needs support!
Resiliency program started to ease COVID stress expands MUSC Health employees dealing with work-related stress have an in-house place to turn for help, whether they need it as individuals or as a team.
08/05/2021
Register today for our first in-person seminar since January, 2020!
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/CHBC-August-Seminar.html?soid=1120134736904&aid=NA3xmtHYDFI
CHBC August Seminar Reserve Your Spot Today! The CHBC 2021-2022 Seminar Series Presents Wellbeing in the Post-Pandemic Workplace: "Navigating the post-pandemic landscape, understanding the new needs of your workforce a
07/13/2021
The MUSC Office of Health Promotion is proud to oversee and manage the Kids Eat Free at MUSC Program in conjunction with our partner, the Lowcountry Food Bank . Kids Eat Free @ MUSC ensures that every child on our campus has the opportunity to enjoy a nourishing and delicious meal, no questions asked!
Summer program puts smiles on faces and food in bellies Kids Eat Free, now in its sixth year has served more than 25,000 meals to children around Charleston.
07/09/2021
Join MUSC & Participate in the 2021 South Carolina 7 Expedition
MUSC is proud to serve as a sponsor of the 2021 South Carolina 7 Expedition, led by SC Floodwater Commissioner Tom Mullikin.
Following the Palmetto Trail as the guiding pathway from the mountains to the sea, the expedition will highlight the ‘South Carolina 7’ named for the seven geographic wonders unique to the Palmetto State.
The purpose of the expedition is to bring attention to the natural marvels that need our protection and the outdoor adventures that await us from our own backyards and beyond. Along the route will be opportunities to discuss topics such as conservation, resiliency, adult and childhood fitness, outdoor therapy, floodwater-mitigation issues, and more.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
You’re Invited.
The SC7 Expedition Team invites you to join them on the expedition, for itinerary and event details, download the field guide at https://www.southcarolina7.com/
Become a Virtual Team Member.
Become a Virtual Team Member by following the SC7 page where we will be posting live chats and showcasing amazing scenery along the route.
Plan your own Expedition.
Plan your own expedition; hike a trail, explore waterfalls, paddle a river, view spectacular wildlife or camp out under the stars. Create your own pathway and let your adventure begin! Share your adventures by using the following hashtags: and
SouthCarolina7 Digital Field Guide View the Guide Outdoor Adventure Book View the Book 2021 ITINERARY DAY 1OCONEE COUNTY - “Garden of the Gods”Oconee Passage begins in Oconee State Park and ends at Oconee Station State Historical Site, a backcountry military garrison and trading post from the 1790s. From the p...
04/21/2021
https://powerplantsc.com/
MUSC is excited to join organizations from across the state in what could be the largest single-day tree planting event in the country. It's been an honor to serve on the planning committee led by Thomas Mullikin and SC Floodwater Commission. Still time to grab some seeds and join this historic event!! Come see us today at the Musc Urban Farm or the Greenway.
Home - PowerPlantSC At the request of S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster, the South Carolina Floodwater Commission is launching an ambitious effort to plant three million trees — assisted by students from every school in the state, volunteers, counties, cities and private sector partners — on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22, 2...
04/20/2021
On Earth Day, April 22nd, the SC Floodwater Commission invited everyone in the state to help reach the goal of planting 3 million trees with Power Plant SC 🌳
Seeds provided at MUSC Health - Charleston Medical District Greenway & MUSC Urban Farm 🌱
More info at powerplantsc.com
Goal was reached!
02/17/2021
Calling all MUSC Health Care Team Members & Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Students:
Are you ready to bring your best to what matters most? Join your colleagues who are enjoying a more Purposeful day, each day by activating your free Purposeful account courtesy of South Carolina Hospital Association’s Working Well and MUSC Office of Health Promotion.
How to Access the Purposeful App:
Unlock the power of purpose in just a few minutes a day with this mobile application by Kumanu.
The app is available in Google Play and Apple App Stores. Get the most out of the app with this “How to Use the App” video: https://vimeo.com/418555408/2665e98e98
To access the Purposeful app, complete the following steps:
Text MUSC to 734-436-3939
- Follow the prompts and enroll in the application
- Use daily & connect to your purpose!
Purposeful Walkthrough This is "Purposeful Walkthrough" by Kumanu on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
02/02/2021
Come volunteer with us. All ages welcome to participate in socially distanced 1 to 3 hour volunteer opportunities each week. Sign Up and details are found here https://signup.com/go/GtrtsUw
questions: email [email protected]
01/27/2021
Check out the latest Wellness This Week Newsletter: https://conta.cc/3qWLp9D
01/11/2021
Learn more about Dr. Sundar Balasubramanian's research on yogic breathing on this episode of Health Focus podcast.
Yogic Breathing to Help Manage Stress This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Sundar Balasubramanian about simple deep breathing exercises to help manage stress. Dr. Balasubramanian is an
11/23/2020
Check out the latest Wellness this Week Newsletter update: https://conta.cc/33b7ZSc
Wellness this Week: Health & Wellbeing Resources from the MUSC Office of Health Promotion
11/23/2020
If you are planning to gather with friends or family outside of your household for Thanksgiving, getting tested before is a great way to reduce the spread of -19. Visit http://ow.ly/PjZh50CnT0J to speak to a provider and access testing, even if you are asymptomatic. Keep your loved ones safe & help stop the spread!
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