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Delaware State University

Martin Luther King, Jr. Conference Center

The conference provided a platform for sharing on national, regional, and local best practices, challenges, opportunities, and success stories.

Improving Health through Equity

Annual Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Conference 2023

Engaging Communities to Live a Healthy Lifestyle

Annual Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Conference 2024

This invitational event included government legislative and administrative policy makers in public health, nonprofit advocates of health and wellness, educators, medical care givers and policy experts, and academic and medical researchers who were interested or engaged in health disparities, nutrition, chronic illness and obesity prevention.

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Eat Well, Move Well, Live Well

Annual Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Conference 2025

This invitational event includes government legislative and administrative policy makers in public health, nonprofit advocates of health and wellness, educators, medical care givers and policy experts, and academic and medical researchers who are interested or engaged in health disparities, nutrition, chronic illness and obesity prevention.

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Bally’s Dover Casino Resort

🌟 NEW LOCATION! 🌟

The conference provides a platform for sharing on national, regional, and local best practices, challenges, opportunities, and success stories.

Taking Action for Healthier Communities

Annual Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Conference 2026

New Castle, DE is one of the most underserved and under-loved areas in our entire state. We anticipate a record attendance for this year&rsquo;s event based on the need and location.<o:p></o:p>
This carnival style event is completely FREE to all kids under 14, suggested $10 donation for everyone else goes directly to our property fund. Carnival style games, prizes, giveaways, popcorn, cotton candy, water ice, BBQ, Food, Drinks, dunk tank, bouncy houses, corn hole, music, fellowship, and resources will be available to everyone in attendance!<o:p></o:p>
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #707070; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">What better way to showcase the heart of your organization than to show up and spread love to the families and communities most in need!

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First Baptist Church of Delaware

6th Annual Seeds of Recovery Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day

Seeds of Recovery

<div>Presented by: Kenneth Finn, MD*</div>
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As medical and recreational cannabis legalization expands across the United States, the gap between commercial claims and clinical reality continues to widen. For healthcare and public health practitioners, navigating this landscape requires grounding in rigorous, objective data. Join us for an advanced, evidence-based presentation that cuts through the noise. Our guest speaker will deconstruct decades of research, equipping you with the data-driven insights needed to inform patient care, policy, and public health strategies.
 Clinical &amp; Public Health Focus Areas:
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<li>The Opioid Crisis</li>
<li>Acute Pediatrics &amp; Development</li>
<li>Adolescent Neurobiology &amp; Psychiatry</li>
<li>Public Safety</li>
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Why You Should Attend:</div>
<div> Go Beyond the Headlines: Move past industry narratives and public beliefs. This session delivers peer-reviewed scientific data on the true systemic impacts of cannabis use. Interactive Q&amp;A: Engage directly with our expert speaker during a dedicated Q&amp;A session to address your specific clinical or research questions. Whatever your approach or interest, this session provides the high-level insights to inform. 

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A link to webinar will be sent to you via email prior to the webinar
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<div>If you have any questions <a href="mailto:ksilva@udel.edu">please reach out to Kim Silva at&nbsp;ksilva@udel.edu</a></div>
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<div>*Kenneth Finn, MD is Board Certiﬁed in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine, and Pain Management practicing in Colorado and Arizona. &nbsp;He is certiﬁed in Cannabis Science through the University of Colorado. &nbsp;He served on the Colorado Governor&rsquo;s Task Force on Amendment 64, which legalized marijuana for recreational use. He was an invited speaker to the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna. He testiﬁed to the Canadian Senate on their marijuana bill, as well as New York General Assembly , and speaks internationally on the health impacts of marijuana, including as an invited speaker to the Mayo Clinic, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, UCLA VA Medical Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center (Houston), New Zealand Pain Society, the Texas Medical and Pain Societies and many others. He works nationally with state legislators considering legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational purposes. He is editor of Cannabis in Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach and currently the Co-Vice President of the International Academy on the Science and Impacts of Cannabis (https://iasic1.org).&nbsp;</div>
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<div>This program is brought to you by University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, a service of the UD College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, a land-grant institution. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.&nbsp;If you need a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Kim Silva. All reasonable accommodation requests should be made at least two weeks prior to the event.</div>

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Join us for an advanced, evidence-based presentation that cuts through the noise.

REACH Webinar

Delaware Cooperative Extension

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Free Summer Events

Dover Hope Streets

Life is Delicious, Inc. invites your organization to join us in serving community through accessible, preventive healthcare services at our upcoming Delaware Veg-Fest.
WE ARE SEEKING:
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<li>Blood pressure, glucose &amp; cholesterol screenings</li>
<li>Preventive care &amp; health education</li>
<li>Blood donation services</li>
<li>Vaccinations &amp; immunizations</li>
<li>Women&rsquo;s health (mammograms)</li>
<li>Dental screenings</li>
<li>Mental health support and Insurance enrollment assistance.</li>
</ul>

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Glasgow Park

Community Health and Wellness Outreach Event

Life is Delicious

Delaware Veg-Fest

The Medical Society of Delaware&rsquo;s OBVIOUS Superhero for Hope 5K Run/Walk&nbsp;returns October 10, 2026&nbsp;&mdash; and this year, hope needs you!​<o:p></o:p>
Run, walk, or fly alongside fellow heroes as we raise awareness and support for mental health and wellness across Delaware. Every step you take fuels healing, connection, and brighter tomorrows for those who need it most. 🌟<o:p></o:p>
Whether you&rsquo;re running for a loved one, for yourself, or simply for the joy of giving back, this event is about coming together... capes, courage, and community in motion.<o:p></o:p>
🗓️ Saturday, October 10, 2026 📍 Rockford Park, Lookout Drive, Wilmington, DE 💥 Register now and be a real-life hero: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraceroster.com%2Fevents%2F2026%2F116402%2Fsuperhero-for-hope-8th-annual-runwalk-5k&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clauren.butscher%40delaware.gov%7C73402bf92f224dcbe79c08de7ad3ae49%7C8c09e56951c54deeabb28b99c32a4396%7C0%7C0%7C639083246914062716%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=pNk3wZy%2FsnyMoaY9WiPyaONCv5pE8IX23gXRAueBfgc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">raceroster.com/events/2026/116402/superhero-for-hope-8th-annual-runwalk-5k</a><o:p></o:p>
Don&rsquo;t wait for hope &mdash; run toward it!&nbsp;❤️&zwj;🔥<o:p></o:p>

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Rockford Park

The Medical Society of Delaware's OBVIOUS Superhero for Hope 5K Run/Walk returns October 10, 2026!

5K and Health Fair

MSD's Superhero for Hope

Bally's Dover Casino Resort

Save the date for the 30th Delaware Healthcare Forum!

30th Delaware Healthcare Forum

Delaware Public Archives Building

Quarterly / September 2026

Policy

Meeting Report

Monthly - May 2026

Faith Deanna Johnson Foundation

Your Health is Your Wealth: Nighttime Networking Event

Conference Steering

Bi-Weekly - April 6, 2026

Community Engagement

Monthly - April 2026

Bi-Weekly - March 23, 2026

Program

Monthly - March 2026

Bi-Weekly - March 9, 2026

Meeting Presentation

CHAMG Report Presentation

CHAMG Final Report

Dover Public Library

Quarterly / March 2026

Marketing and Communication

Bi-Monthly - March 4, 2026

Student

Monthly - February 2026

Bi-Weekly - February 9, 2026

Monthly, February 2026

Bi-Weekly - January 30, 2026

Bi-Weekly, January 12, 2026

Monthly, January 2026

Bi-Monthly, January 2026

Bi-Weekly, December 15, 2025

Monthly, December 2025

AHL Presentation

Obesity, Sleep, Asthma Presentation

Quarterly / December 2025

Monthly, November 2025

Bi-Monthly, November 2025

Bi-Weekly - November 3, 2025

Monthly, October 2025

Ice House Fitness Studio

Healthy Plate, Healthy Fate: Evening Networking Event

AHL Coalition Presentation

Delaware SHIP

Quarterly / September 2025

Monthly, September 2025

Bi-Monthly, September 2025

Bi-Weekly - May 27, 2025

Monthly - May 2025

Bi-Weekly - April 29, 2025

Bi-Weekly - April 15, 2025

Monthly - April 2025

Monthly, April 2025

Bi-Weekly - April 1, 2025

Presentation

Violence and Health

Quarterly / March 2025

Monthly - February 13, 2025

Bi-Weekly - March 4, 2025

Monthly - March 2025

Bi-Weekly, February 18, 2025

Monthly - February 2025

Monthly, February 2025

Bi-Weekly, February 4, 2025

Bi-Weekly, January 21, 2025

Monthly, January 2025

Bi-Weekly, January 7, 2025

Meeting Notes

Quarterly, December 2024

Bi-Weekly, Dec 10, 2024

Monthly, December 2024

Bi-Monthly, December 2024

Bi-Weekly, Nov 26, 2024

Monthly, Nov 2024

Bi-Weekly, Nov 12, 2024

Special, October 2024

Monthly, Oct 2024

Collaboration and Partnerships

Comm Outreach, Engagement, and Access October 2024