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DECEMBER 2023 • VOLUME 4, ISSUE 12 |
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| Self-Care |
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December is Self-Care month. Read on to learn more about how to fill your tank with self-care practices.
Keep up to date on different health and wellness topics with our monthly wellness articles. Articles coincide with Fort HealthCare's employee wellness themes and are free to download and share. Spanish materials are also available. | |
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| There's No "Right" Way to Do Self-Care |
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| Finding time to take care of your mind and body can feel impossible. But the answer isn’t a better workout routine or sleep app. It’s changing your mindset. By challenging your assumptions about self-care, you can find an approach that works for you. | |
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| 18 Reasons to Practice Self-Care |
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| Asana, pranayama, and meditation are key tools for combatting everyday stressors. Learn how taking care of yourself can create a ripple effect of positivity in your mind and body. | |
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| Normalizing Self-Care for Men |
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| This is Man 2.0, a call for an evolution in what it means to identify as a man. We share resources and encourage vulnerability, self-reflection, and empathy from us to our fellow man. | |
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| HEALTH UPDATES FROM JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT |
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| Health Updates from Jefferson County Health Department |
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Check out upcoming local Free Narcan Trainings.
New! The Jefferson County Health Department is currently offering dental varnish appointments to qualifying Jefferson County WIC children under the age of 5. Please see the flyer for more information.
The Jefferson County Health Department is offering on-site Influenza vaccination services for any interested local businesses. These appointments are flexible and allows employees the opportunity to receive an influenza vaccination while not missing any worktime. Please call 920-674-7275 for more information.
Attention Breastfeeding Families! Join us at our Breastfeeding Support Group to share your triumphs, struggles and help support other breastfeeding families. The group meets at the Dwight Foster Public Library in Fort Atkinson, the 1st Wednesday of every month from 9:00-9:45 AM.
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| 2023 Worksite Wellness Resources |
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| Each month we feature free downloadable information that can be shared with your employees. The topic for December is Musculoskeletal Health Previous months are also archived on this page. | |
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| CPR Training for Worksites |
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| Fort HealthCare is an American Heart Association Training Center. We offer Heartsaver First Aid and CPR/AED training in your facility. For more information on classes please contact AHA Training Center or 920-568-5475. |
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| Winter Virtual 5k Series |
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| Back by popular demand! Sign up for one or all of the 2023 Winter Virtual 5k Series races presented by Fort HealthCare for FREE. Learn more at the site below! | |
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| REGISTER TODAY |
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| Fort HealthCare is excited to announce that registration is open for in-person fitness classes October-December 2023 at the Fort Atkinson Club. | |
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| Normal Aging / Not Normal Aging |
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December 5 at 5:30 p.m.
Community Room at
Dwight Foster Public Library
Learn from the ARDC of JeffersonCounty the differences between
normal aging and when a new trend is developing that is
different from the aging process. |
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| Memory Screening |
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| Are you concerned about Memory Loss? Dwight Foster Public Library has partnered with ADRC to offer memory screening at the library. | |
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| Purple Tube Project-December 3rd |
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| The Purple Tube was introduced by The Dementia Friendly Community Network (DFCN) of Jefferson County, along with the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Jefferson County and Tomorrow’s Hope, as they partner up with local law enforcement and first responders. | |
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| Dementia Caregiver Support Group |
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3rd Wednesday of the Month
10:30am – 11:30am
DEMENTIA CAREGIVER
SUPPORT GROUP
UW-Whitewater CEC Building
1260 W Main St, Whitewater
For more information contact Jake Sawyers at:
262-741-3273 or jsawyers@co.walworth.wi.us | |
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| Lake Mills Recreation Department Open Gym: FREE |
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November 5- February 25 (Closed 11/26, 12/24, 31)
Birth to K: 1-2pm, Grades 1-8: 2-3 pm
Sponsored by Dental Associates of Lake Mills, Farmers and Merchants State Bank, Fort Healthcare
Join your friends for some fun in the gym! November through February, LMRD provides space, equipment and supervision for kids and families to come and play. Basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, volleyballs and more will be available.
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| Tech Tuesdays |
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| Need help with your mobile device, laptop, or tablet? Drop on in at the Dwight Foster Public Library the fourth Tuesday of every month! | |
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| New Friends |
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| Pairing UW-Madison undergraduate and health professional students with individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory issues. | |
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| Backpack News |
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| Check out this month's Backpack News for Kids and Teens, in both English and Spanish. | |
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| If you would like to share opportunities or connect with others please contact Tiffany, Community Health & Wellness Coordinator (Tiffany.Pernat@forthc.com). |
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