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Bridge to Wellness
BUDGE Bingo will get you moving instead of cocooning by Jo Mayer As we enter November, the urge to cocoon at home under covers gets stronger, so here’s a little game you can play with yourself and your family—Budge Bingo. Listed in each square is an outdoor place you can visit to get a little […]
Paws and Claws
Fleas can make your pets miserable by Cindy Anderson, DVM Fleas are a nuisance. These tiny, blood-sucking parasites can irritate your pets and infest your home — often before you realize they’ve moved in. Many pets are allergic to flea bites, which can cause intense scratching, red and flaky skin, scabs, hot spots and hair loss. Fleas also can […]
Bridge to Wellness: Cold and flu season is coming. Use proactive tips for reducing risk.
by Jennifer Matthews, RN October typically marks the beginning of cold and flu season. As outside temperatures decrease and we begin to spend more time indoors, we tend to be at higher risk for illness. This is a great time to start thinking about illness prevention. So, what is the flu? Flu is a contagious […]
Chelsea Hospital’s Urgent Care to move Sept. 25
Information provided by Chelsea Hospital Chelsea Hospital’s Urgent Care will be relocated from the hospital’s Emergency Department to the Trinity Health IHA Medical Group office beginning Wednesday, Sept. 25, according to hospital officials. The new facility is located next door to the hospital on Old U.S. 12; the address is 14288 Old U.S. 12, Chelsea, […]
Positive Parenting: Welcome back to school; we look forward to seeing more of you.
by Cathy Payne August 1st seems to be the unofficial launch of the Back to School season. Stores have back-to-school sales to inspire students, parents, and teachers to have an amazing school year. This time of year also informally marks the end of the summer. For many of us, the beginning of the new school […]
Paws and Claws: Keeping pets safe in a new back-to-school schedule
by Cindy Anderson, DVM After spending an entire summer with the whole family together, your dog or cat may be affected by the abrupt change in routine once your kids go back to school. Not only will they have to deal with a new schedule, but there are safety concerns to take into consideration for […]
Bridge to Wellness
Opioid Overdose Awareness: Don’t be a statistic. Learn about Naloxone. by Jennifer Matthews August 31 was International Opioid Overdose Awareness day. Overdose is the leading injury-related cause of death in the United States where, in 2022, almost 108,000 people died from a drug overdose. That’s 296 deaths per day. Among these overdose deaths, 76% involved […]
Outreach in Action
Don’t let ‘thinking traps’ sabotage your mental health by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall July’s Social Hour at Outreach started with a discussion of “Thinking Traps,” and how we sometimes sabotage our mental health by falling into them. Thinking traps? They’re common—they refer to negative actions like focusing more on our perceived failures rather than […]
Bridge to Wellness: Music is great for mind, body, and social connections
by Jennifer Matthews, RN I don’t know about you, but my summer always has a soundtrack. Music is essential to my mind, body and soul. Scientific evidence shows that music is good for everyone’s health and well-being. Here is what the research tells us about the power of music. Music connects people. Historically, music has […]
Beat the heat: Tips for preventing heat-related illnesses
by Jennifer Matthews The warm summer months are a highlight to our year here in Michigan. Many of us are enjoying pools, vacations, and spending time outside doing various activities. As the summer progresses and the temperatures rise, it’s important to know how to stay safe and well. Heat-related illnesses, such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and […]