For information about any program listed below, call 443-523-1700
Diabetes Prevention Program
The National Diabetes Prevention Program has returned to Somerset County!
The free program includes 16 weekly sessions followed by 6 months of follow-up sessions with a health coach. Successful participants can expect to lose at least 5% of their body weight and reduce their risk of diabetes and other chronic diseases. Learn how to eat better, plan healthy meals, increase physical activity and manage weight loss. Registration is required.
For More Information or to register, contact:
Somerset County Health Department
443-523-1700
Helpful Links & Information About Diabetes Prevention
healthy hearts start at home
healthy somerset garden project
In partnership with the Eastern Correctional Institute (ECI), an inmate garden was established to provide locally grown and organic fruits and vegetables.
Thanks to ECI and various community partners, thousands of pounds of fresh produce has been given to families in need throughout Somerset County.
Click below to see pickup locations, dates, and times for 2024!
healthy somerset garden project recipes
A healthy diet is essential for good health and nutrition. It protects you against many chronic noncommunicable diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
Eating a variety of foods and consuming less salt, sugars and saturated and industrially-produced trans-fats, are essential for healthy diet.
Check out some of these nutritious and delicious recipes:
healthy somerset garden project in the news
DELMARVANOW: ECI GARDEN PROVIDES TONS OF FRESH PRODUCE (June 26, 2024)
DELMARVANOW: GARDENING PROGRAM AT ECI HARVEST BENEFITS INMATES, COMMUNITY (July 3, 2023)
DELMARVANOW: A VISUAL VISIT TO ECI’S GARDEN (June 28, 2023)
WMDT: ECI GARDEN HARVEST PROGRAM HELPS FEED FAMILIES IN NEED IN SOMERSET COUNTY (June 28, 2023)
BAY TO BAY NEWS: ECI ON TRACK TO EXCEED LAST YEAR’S FOOD HARVEST TO GIVE AWAY (June 13, 2022)
DELMARVANOW: SEE HOW ECI INMATES SEED CHANGE IN DELMARVA FOOD INSECURITY (June 5, 2021)
DELMARVANOW: FEEDING LOCAL FAMILIES, ECI INMATES GROW THOUSANDS OF POUNDS OF ORGANIC PRODUCE EACH YEAR (June 5, 2021)
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WMDT: THE BRIGHTSIDE: HEALTHY SOMERSET GARDEN PROJECT (July 16, 2019)
Physical Activity in Somerset County
Get out and explore Somerset County on some of the most unique trails on the Eastern Shore.
With Somerset County’s Original Trail Mix you can find the best places across the county to be active!
From walking, hiking, biking, or paddling, there is always something to explore.
For more information check out the official Trail Mix website at www.somersettrailmix.com or download the Trail Mix app to get all the info at your fingertips. It’s free on Android or Apple devices.
Follow us on Facebook at ‘Somerset County Original Trail Mix’.
Tri-County Area Food Pantries 2022