TriState Health Promotes Healthy Eating During National Nutrition Month

The organization is celebrating with activities focused on balanced diets and informed food choices.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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TriState Health is recognizing National Nutrition Month this March with a variety of activities aimed at promoting healthier eating habits and overall wellness in the Clarkston, Washington community. The organization's staff and employees are celebrating the month through healthy snacks, games, and educational opportunities centered on the theme 'Discover the Power of Nutrition'.

Why it matters

National Nutrition Month is an annual observance established in 1973 to encourage communities to learn more about nutrition and healthy living. TriState Wellness sees the month as an opportunity for people to reflect on their daily eating habits and make improvements that support long-term health.

The details

TriState Wellness Director Jen Scharffer said the campaign encourages individuals and families to consider how balanced diets, informed food choices, and regular physical activity can support physical and mental well-being. Registered dietitian nutritionists with TriState Wellness also offer programs focused on nutrition planning, disease prevention, and lifestyle changes designed to help people maintain healthier routines.

  • National Nutrition Month is observed each March.

The players

TriState Health

A health organization that is recognizing National Nutrition Month with activities promoting healthier eating habits and overall wellness in the Clarkston, Washington community.

Jen Scharffer

The Wellness Director at TriState Health.

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What they’re saying

“National Nutrition Month provides an opportunity for people to reflect on their daily eating habits and make improvements that support long-term health.”

— Jen Scharffer, Wellness Director

The takeaway

TriState Health's National Nutrition Month activities demonstrate the organization's commitment to promoting balanced diets, informed food choices, and regular physical activity as keys to supporting the physical and mental well-being of the Clarkston community.