How the Canadian Wildfires Could Affect Your Health

Have you noticed a grey haze over Bloomington lately? If so, you’re not alone.  Bloomington is one of several cities with a gray haze across its skyline, and the local air quality has taken a dip, mirroring other areas across central Indiana. This is due to the impact...

Eating Healthy During the Summer

Summer is the time to enjoy the heat, the beautiful outdoors, and possibly go on vacation. This means that you will be outdoors and sweating while partaking in fun activities. This will then increase the risk of health problems like dehydration, skin sensitivities,...

Sun Safety Partnership with Bryan Park Pool and Mills Pool

Bloomington Health Foundation was proud to partner with the Bloomington Parks and Recreation within the City of Bloomington to promote a healthier summer. In preparation for the Memorial Day Weekend opening of both Bryan Park and Mills Pools, aquatics program staff...

Outdoor Activities for a Healthy Summer in Monroe County

As the days are getting longer and school is officially out for the summer, it’s natural that we’ll be spending more time outdoors. Spending time outside not only offers many opportunities to be physically active but also improves your overall health and wellness and...

A Healthier Summer is a Happier Summer

For most, school is out, and summer is totally on! This means fun outdoor activities and exercises are also in full swing. Although, as the temperature rises and summer schedules get more hectic, we can often refer back to unhealthy habits of binge-watching our...