• American Heart Association 

• Share the Table

• Onslow County Public Libraries

• Pride in NC

What We Do

OCHD offers Healthy for Life, an evidence-based nutrition program developed by the American Heart Association (AHA), to individuals and families in the community. The program is available to everyone in the community and offered both online and through in-person opportunities. There is a new class topic each month where participants learn about heart health, basic nutrition, portion sizes, physical activity, saving money on groceries, and healthy recipes to try.

Who We Serve

The residents of Onslow County.

How We Impact

Healthy for Life supported chronic disease prevention in Onslow County by providing evidence-based nutrition and physical activity education aimed at addressing key risk factors for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Through community-based programming, the initiative increases health literacy and awareness of healthy lifestyle behaviors, supporting residents in making informed choices that contribute to improved long-term health outcomes.

OCHD’s Healthy for Life had 880 participants across 12 monthly sessions (January: 65, February: 15, March: 98, April: 90, May: 100, June: 92, July: 91, August: 90, September: 70, October: 50, November: 62, December: 57). Sessions focused on practical, skills-based nutrition and wellness education, including healthy ingredient swaps, smart snacking, and rethinking beverage choices to support sustainable behavior change. The program also strengthened community partnerships through collaborations with county libraries and local food banks.