Health
Faces of Addiction
Veins of silence: Mental health and the invisible pulse of addiction by Tina Cole-Mullins Behind the rose-colored glasses used by many to view our community lies a quiet crisis—the gritty reality of mental illness and addiction. October marks National Substance Abuse Prevention Month and Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day. Both are a time […]
Bridge to Wellness
Navigating the back-to-school transition: Managing emotions and setting yourself up for success by Kristen Chandler and Lauren Heidrich As summer winds down, the transition back into the busy routines of school can stir up a mix of emotions for students and parents. For some, there’s excitement about reuniting with friends and getting involved in activities […]
Bridge to Wellness: Exploring the eight dimensions of wellness
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 […]
Farm to Table 10th Annual Fabulous Feast is September 14. Early bird ticket price through July 31
WHAT: 5 Healthy Towns Farm to Table Fabulous Feast, a multi-course dinner and celebration. WHEN: Sunday, September 14, 4pm – 7 pm (doors open at 3pm) WHERE: Gee Farms, Stockbridge, Michigan, 14928 Bunkerhill Road COST: Tickets are $70 before August 1, available online To purchase tickets, sponsor, donate or attend this year’s event, scan the […]
Bridge to Wellness: Focusing on spirituality in health care takes in the whole person
by Angie Adiska, RN According to “Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, Third Edition” by the American Nurses Association, “Nurses have long observed that when illness or brokenness occurs, healthcare consumers, whether individually or with family or friends, often turn to their source of spiritual strength for reassurance, support, and healing.” My faith called me […]
Active Aging
Let’s talk about Alzheimer’s: The numbers, risks, and hope by Stacey Mason June has been designated as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month since President Ronald Reagan initiated the observance in 1983. President Reagan then shared his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease with the public in 1994. It wasn’t long after this that Alzheimer’s became a household […]
Bridge to Wellness
Make a splash this summer: Tips for safe summer swimming by Mary Wagner One of the joys of summer is making a splash when the weather is warm. From pools to lakes to rivers, Michigan offers many options to enjoy the water. However, drowning incidents have been on the rise, so know your risks and […]
Paws and Claws: Dogs should be tested annually for heartworms
by Cindy Anderson, DVMHeartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets in the United States. Heartworms are caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the heart, lungs and associated blood vessels of affected pets, causing severe lung disease, heart failure, anddamage to other organs in a dog. A dog is a […]
Active Aging
May is for mothers and mental health by Stacey Mason I’ve always loved Mother’s Day to celebrate my mother, and all the women who have “mothered” me throughout my life. I’m blessed to have had a mother deserving of celebrating. My mother was the picture of sacrifice and putting her needs last. My maternal grandmother […]
Bridge to Wellness
Turn mental health awareness into action by Sarah Wilczynski May is Mental Health Month, and this year, Mental Health America (MHA) is calling for individuals to turn mental health awareness into action. MHA is the nation’s leading, community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting overall mental health […]