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March (National Nutrition Month): A festival for the soul by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD National Nutrition Month was initiated in 1973 and became a month-long observance in 1980 in response to the growing interest in nutrition. This month embraces global cultures, cuisines, and inclusion — an opportunity to give every culture a place at the […]
Tax case ends between 5 Healthy Towns and Dexter
Information from 5 Healthy Towns After nine years and more than 20 judicial actions, the courts have finally brought a conclusion to property tax disagreements between 5 Healthy Towns Foundation and the city of Dexter. In 2012, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) bought Dexter Wellness Center from a for-profit business. Prior to the purchase, as […]
Free ice-skating party set for area teens by 5 Healthy Teens
Information from 5 Healthy Towns Calling all teens! It’s going to be a long winter, so find some fun and physical activity by joining local teens at the Arctic Coliseum (501 Coliseum Drive, Chelsea) for free skating. Find Your Glide, an initiative created by @5HealthyTeens at Chelsea High School, is generously supported by the Chelsea […]
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February: Use plant power to fuel your body by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD What is plant-based eating? A vegan diet is entirely plant-based; it excludes meat, fish, dairy, and eggs. Vegetarians also eat a plant-based diet but may include dairy and eggs. A flexitarian sometimes eats meat, poultry, or fish but mostly sticks to plant […]
Bridge to Wellness: Chelsea Hospital offering free suicide crisis training
by Emily Stewart In January 2021, the Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition (SAWC) started the Bridge to Wellness monthly column to promote health and well-being in our community by focusing on the main themes of the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation. Over the past two years, we encouraged members of the community to be healthier by providing […]
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Happy New Year 2022: Making Your Resolutions Worth It by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD If you’re like the nearly 50% of Americans who make New Year’s resolutions each year, you might be looking for ways to improve your eating habits in 2022. Research shows that most adults usually gain weight over the holiday season. But […]
Paws and Claws: Keeping pets safe, healthy in winter weather
by Cindy Anderson, DVM While you can turn up the heat, throw on some extra layers and break out waterproof boots when winter winds blow, your pets need help to stay safe in the cold weather. Exposure to winter’s dry, cold air and chilly rain, sleet and snow can cause chapped paws and itchy, flaking […]
5 Healthy Towns opens wellness centers to local school district teachers, staff
Information from 5 Healthy Towns Foundation To show its gratitude to local schools, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) announced recently that all school district staff members will receive five free visits to any of its wellness centers to be used between Dec. 20, 2021, and Jan. 31, 2022. Staff members only need to present their […]
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December: Cap off the year by improving your hand strength by Gary Hicks There are so many things to do during the month of December that it’s sometimes difficult to spend time working on fitness. Often people decide to take the month off with plans to dedicate themselves once again at the start of the […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Information from St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, a joint venture hospital between Saint Joseph Mercy Health System and University of Michigan Health, announced Nov. 10 that it has received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021. This national distinction recognizes achievement in protecting patients from harm and error within each […]