by Matt Pegouskie In January, 37 community members joined Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition (SAWC) to learn more about what the coalition does, its history, and how people can get involved with coalition planning and activities.  The evening started with pizza from four different restauranteurs in the Stockbridge service area and music provided by Paul Crandall. […]

Season of recovery: A home for the holidays by Tina Cole-Mullins (Editor’s Note: Faces of Addiction is a continuing series about people who experience drug addiction and the difficulty of recovery. By telling their stories, they hope to help others who are struggling and encourage them to seek treatment and healing.) December isn’t just a […]

by Dr. Erin Clifton I remember when my oldest was 3 years old and told his first lie. I immediately called my sister, excited about this intellectual stage of development. It wasn’t deliberate deception, but more of an untruthful statement. According to “A Parent’s Guide to Lying and Age-Appropriate Consequences” on parents.com, research shows children […]

On your own or with a group, reading can lead to health benefits and personal growth by: Sarah Wilczynski October brings with it the transition to fall, marked by cozy sweaters, trips to apple orchards and pumpkin patches, and kids running around in costumes. It also marks the beginning of National Book Month, a time […]

by Sarah Wilczynski When considering wellness, topics like our physical health, diet, and mental health are common things people think about. But what many people don’t realize is that eight dimensions of wellness come into play when evaluating our overall health. To celebrate National Wellness Month in August, we are going to explore these eight […]