By Emily Nye, High School Program Coordinator

Thank you to the many schools that submitted an entry for Challenge #2, “Eco-App.” Smartphone applications give us access to a wealth of information at our fingertips, but screen time can take away time spent...

By Amy Reed, executive chef, Café Phipps

Looking for adventure in the kitchen? Our monthly What We're Cooking with Now post features a fresh produce ingredient, explains how to find the market's finest, and includes a recipe to try at home. Parsnips Why: This...

By Let's Move Pittsburgh

Let’s Move Pittsburgh had the pleasure to sit down with Program Assistant Ashlee Cubarney to discuss her role in helping our region's families stay healthy. Read on to learn more! LMP: Tell me a bit about your...

By Let's Move Pittsburgh

You've got questions ... we’ve got answers! Email your queries about healthy foods, physical activity and screen time for kids and Ginger will answer them here on the Phipps blog.   Q: I have seen a rise...

By Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Science Education and Research Outreach Coordinator

A sandy bog might not be the first thing that comes to mind when we picture Thanksgiving, but without these wetlands, we’d never have that most iconic of garnishes to accompany our Thanksgiving dinners: cranberry sauce!...

By Rachael Solomon

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has issued a draft position statement for public comment on their recommendations for screening children and adolescents for overweight and obesity. Feedback from the public will be...