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Improve Your Health And Wellness At National Parks

WEBBy practicing mindfulness in parks, or focusing on being present, you can feel happier and less stressed. Find a quiet place to focus on your breathing or the sensations you feel around you — the feel of grass, the smell of flowers, the sound of the river. Journal your …

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One Health (U.S. National Park Service)

WEBWith over 280 million visitors annually, over 400 park units across all 50 states, and a commitment to protect the health of natural resources and humans, national parks offer a unique opportunity to practice and promote One Health. The National Park …

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Healthy Parks Healthy People (U.S. National Park Service)

WEBWe have set in motion a 5-year Healthy Parks Healthy People Strategic Plan (2018-2023) complete with 10 guiding principles, 7 seven goals, and 1 vision— for parks to contribute to a healthy, just, and sustainable world. By promoting parks as a health …

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Health Benefits of Parks

WEBPersonal wellness is well within reach. Learn more about the National Park Service Wellness Challenge located in Missouri's National Parks.

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Healthy Parks Healthy People

WEBHealthy Parks Healthy People works with partners and interdisciplinary teams in the sectors of public health, medicine, conservation, and recreation to put a spotlight on the role of parks as social determinant of health. The National Park Service …

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Women in Public Health and Medicine

WEBThe first Native American woman to serve in a state legislature, Anderson championed public health. Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell. Dr. Blackwell was the first woman in the US to earn a medical degree. Dr. Margaret "Mom" Chung. Dr. Margaret “Mom” Chung …

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What is Ocean Health

WEBThe foundation of a healthy ocean is understanding how it works and how human actions may threaten it—to better protect ocean resources, we need to know more. Ocean and coastal national parks are special places held in trust for future generations. …

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Healthy Parks Healthy People Events

WEBHealthy Parks Healthy People Events. Your community in nature is waiting for you! Whether you're into hiking, yoga, art therapy, or volunteering there is a place for you to improve your health in our national parks. Or if you're not sure how you want to get healthy, there's …

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Benefits of Biodiversity to Human Health and Well-being

WEBBiodiversity gives resilience—from the microbes that contribute to the formation of the human biome to the genes that help us adapt to stress in the environment—supports all forms of livelihoods, may help regulate disease, and is necessary for physical, mental, …

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Wellness in Nature

WEBFollowing our six-step process, anyone can become a Park Health Ambassador. The six steps are gradual and realistic: • Start with you; • Tune into nature and yourself; • Choose simple activities that are simple and fun for you; • Don’t get stuck on …

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Nature Makes You (U.S. National Park Service)

WEBA 30-minute visit to a park can improve heart health, circulation and lower cholesterol, blood glucose, and blood pressure. Walking in nature reduces inflammation and boosts your immune system, which decreases the risk of certain diseases and cancers. …

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Benefits of Hiking

WEBHiking at Wrangell St. Elias Park & Preserve . NPS Photo. Mental Health Being in nature can boost your mood and improve mental health. Spending quality time in the great outdoors reduces stress, calms anxiety, and can lead to a lower risk of …

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Office of Public Health (U.S. National Park Service)

WEBThe National Park Service Office of Public Health (OPH) is a national activity headquartered in Washington, DC. Functioning as an internal health department, OPH provides agency specific capabilities for parks on a range of new and evolving …

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NPS Wellness Challenge

WEBGive yourself the gift of good health in a park near you! The NPS Wellness Challenge is available in all seven National Parks in Missouri. Travel the state and discover endless opportunities for health and wellness. Be curious, have fun, and expand your …

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Sulfur Dioxide Effects on Health

WEBPeople sensitive to sulfur dioxide include: People with lung diseases, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema will generally have more serious health effects at higher SO 2 levels.; Children are at higher risk from SO 2 exposure because …

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Statue Of Liberty National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

WEBLiberty Enlightening the World. "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on …

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Disability History: Early and Shifting Attitudes of Treatment

WEBChanges in treatment of people with disabilities have shifted largely due to the emergence of the disability rights movement in the early 20th century. Individuals’ demands for rights, self-advocacy, and independence have changed the perception of …

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Event Details (U.S. National Park Service)

WEB440-717-3890. Contact Us. Tags: hike mental health physical health hiking.

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National Park Service

WEBStockton, son of a wealthy landowner and judge, was born in 1730 at Morven, the family estate and his lifelong home, at Princeton, N.J. After a preparatory education at West Nottingham Academy, in Rising Sun, Md., he graduated in 1748 from the College …

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National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

WEBThe National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, was an act to establish a national policy for the environment. According to the 2015 NPS NEPA Handbook, the act was also created to encourage harmony between people and their …

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National Park Service

WEBNew Jersey. Abraham Clark. Abraham Clark—farmer, surveyor, self-taught lawyer, and politician—typifies those signers who dedicated most of their lives to public service but never gained national renown. An only child, Clark was born in 1726 at his …

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Park Hiker Bitten by Rabid Raccoon

WEBDate: March 21, 2024 Contact: Kathleen Sandt, (570) 234 - 9144 BUSHKILL, PA - A visitor at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area was bitten by a raccoon while hiking on the McDade Recreational Trail between Bushkill Access and the Valley View …

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Lesson Plan U.S. Department of the Interior

WEBTask: (25 minutes) Students will read about the causes of immigration during the late 19th century, and compare it to immigration stories today. They will work with a partner and identify the similarities and differences and explain reasons to support their answers. …

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