Let's make Charleston the healthiest city in the Southeast!
Let's make Charleston the healthiest city in the Southeast
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SC Healthy Business Challenge

South Carolina Healthy Business Challenge is offered as a collaborative program through MUSC’s Office of Health Promotion alongside the City of Charleston, which is sponsored by BlueShield of South Carolina. Arthur J Gallagher and Co., Healthy Carolinas, Healthy People, and a number of other media and seminar sponsors have supported this program in its ambitions to make a South Carolina healthier place to reside. 

When You Eat

Roasted Chipotle Cauliflower Tacos

Here’s an alternative to your usual taco night!

Featured Event

April

04

Cooper River Bridge Run Expo

Pick up your race day packet and race shirt with your race bib, event info. and exciting free sponsor gifts.Up to 200 Vendor booths with free giveaways, wonderful athletic apparel, and nutrition info and fitness demonstrations. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

John J. Tecklenburg, Mayor of Charleston, SC

A Message From our Mayor

Welcome to Lighten Up Charleston!

The health of each of our residents is essential to the quality of life of our city and region. As Augusten Burroughs once said, “When you have your health, you have everything. When you do not have your health, nothing else matters at all.”

I want to congratulate you on taking the first step toward a healthier lifestyle. Whether you’re on this website because you want to lose weight, find a group to exercise with or learn healthy recipes, you will find many community resources to help you reach your goal. Together, we can Lighten Up!

William Cogswell, Mayor