MIAMI, Fla. – After the great success of the #HealthyHappensHere Social Media challenge contest in the summer, the Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade, Marketing and Membership committee is very excited to announce the Holiday Edition of the #HealthyHappensHere Social Media Challenge. The challenge calls for community members to share their unique ways of staying healthy during the holidays. Through this challenge, the Consortium for a Healthier Miami Dade hopes to motivate each and every member of the community to stay healthy during the holidays.

How to participate?

Step 1: Snap a picture or a short video clip of you making health happen during this holiday season. This can include enjoying healthy meals with your family, preparing healthy treats, exercising and even doing sit-ups while watching your favorite holiday movie– be unique and creative.

Step 2: Share your photo on the social media of your choice (Facebook and Twitter) using the Hashtag #HealthyHappensHere or #MakeHealthyHppn and be sure to tag @MakeHealthyHppn

The entry period for the Healthy Happens Here Challenge is from November 1st through 31^st, 2017. Entries will be judged by the members of the Executive Board committee. The winner(s) will be announced by Monday, December 15, 2017. The Winners will receive a gift certificate to Perricone’s or Sabores Chilenos, the official sponsors of the #HealthyHappensHere Challenge.

About the Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade

The Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade was established in 2003 by the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County to address the increasing rate of chronic disease in the community. The Consortium is comprised of seven committees and guided by the goals and objectives established in Healthy People 2020. It is comprised of over 300 organizations, all united by the common belief that through collaboration and prevention-focused initiatives, Miami-Dade County residents can live longer, healthier and happier lives.

Follow us on Twitter at @MakeHealthyHppn and on Facebook. For more information about the Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade please visit http://www.healthymiamidade.org/

About the Florida Department of Health

The department, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts. Follow us on Twitter at @HealthyFla and on Facebook. For more information about the Florida Department of Health please visit www.FloridaHealth.gov.