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Consider Giving these Gifts this Holiday Season
We welcome with the holiday season hot chocolate, cozy fires, twinkling lights, and time spent with our families. Not surprisingly, what also comes along for the sleigh ride is holiday stress. The topic of gift giving often brings with it anxiety, worry and concern for a number of reasons. Take a look at the list below and consider incorporating these gifts into your giving this holiday season.
Better Health Takes the Whole Team
The Green Bay Packers played on a cold, rainy night in October at Lambeau Field. The Packer team was in sync and won the game by pounding the Minnesota Vikings in a 42-10 victory.That very morning a crowd of persons interested in the health of Sheboygan County met at LTC. The crowd gathered to develop a “new game plan” designed to improve the health of Sheboygan County residents.That meeting served as a “kick-off” to create a new community health plan assisting Sheboygan County residents to “Live Better, Longer.”
Help with open enrollment is available
Health Insurance coverage is an issue that should be on everyone’s mind. It is that time of year when open enrollment occurs throughout the country. Yes, it is a big deal. Yes, it can be overwhelming. However, we have a few tips and hints to help.
Great American Smokeout a good time to quit
Healthy Sheboygan County 2020 encourages participation in the Great American Smokeout on Thursday, Nov. 21.
Grieving is a normal part of living
Grief is a normal response to loss; however, you may not feel “normal” when you are grieving.
Kids can share through Candy Collection Program
The Sheboygan County Dental Access Committee is planning an Operation Gratitude Candy Collection Program with the endorsement of Healthy Sheboygan County 2020, Sheboygan County Activity and Nutrition Coalition (SCAN), Sheboygan County Dental Society, along with the participation of several area schools.
It's "Ok2Ask" about your health
Why is it that we are willing to ask Siri on our iPhones just about anything, but many of us don’t feel comfortable asking our own doctor questions when we don’t understand?
Talk to your teen about anxiety, suicide
Working in the mental health field over the last five years, I have had many conversations with parents about depressed, anxious and suicidal teens. One common theme I hear is the difficulty some parents have discussing mental health with their children.
Tips for safer outdoor grilling this summer
Outdoor grilling is a popular activity in Wisconsin’s “warm” summer months. However, summer is also the peak season for foodborne illnesses. Follow these safe thawing and grilling tips to keep your family safe while enjoying cookouts all season long.
Talking with your doctor is major step to good health
Have you ever left the doctor’s office unsure of what the doctor said or what you should do next? You are not alone.