Trouble viewing this email? Click on this link to view in your browser AUGUST 2016 • VOLUME 9, ISSUE 8 BACK TO SCHOOL! Is your child participating in contact sports this year? Children that participate in sports of any kind always run the risk of an injury. Contact sports like football and soccer in particular have a higher probability of a collision, fall, or injury occurring. A common injury is a concussion. Healthy Snacks vs. Junk Food Coming up with healthy snacks to have on hand at home or on the go with busy schedules, to pack for lunch, or to share with your child’s classroom should be an easy item to cross off the to-do list if you plan ahead. Make sure your child's immunizations are up to date! Getting vaccinated according to the recommended immunization schedule is one of the most important things a parent can do to protect their child’s health. Diseases can quickly spread among groups of children who aren’t vaccinated. OUR COMMUNITY Know your community's healthy coalition Fort HealthCare’s Community Health & Wellness department partners with several local community coalitions that work to reduce obesity among residents in Jefferson County and the surrounding areas. The coalitions recently developed some videos about their efforts that you can view online. Learn More › Locally-grown foods Through an initiative titled “Eat Here Eat Well,” Jefferson County schools, health professionals, farmers, local gardeners, and other community advocates are partnering to make locally-grown and healthy foods more accessible in our environments. Learn More › Healthy habits challenge Individuals looking for a way to begin an exercise program or change up their current program are invited to join the Fort HealthCare Rock the Walk 2016 Activity Challenge. Rock the Walk is a free, eight-week challenge with prizes, designed to increase the current level of physical activity for participants. Learn More › AS PRESCRIBED BLOG World Breastfeeding Week: August 1-7 This health awareness focuses on the importance of the role that breast milk has in an infant’s development, as well as the health and wellness benefits to the mother. Here, mothers and their babies are the center of our care, and breastfeeding is encouraged to take place whenever necessary. FEATURED HEALTHY RECIPE Veggie Lasagna with Tomato Sauce Grab some veggies at the Farmer's Market and start cooking. Here is Fort HealthCare Executive Chef Colleen McGinn's personal recipe to help you use up those extra tomatoes and zucchini! WELLNESS CLASSES & EVENTS Fort HealthCare is proud to sponsor a number of community events. All year long, you can find a number of health and fitness related events and classes for the whole family. Check out Health365Events.com to find more activities throughout the community. American Heart Association Community CPR Classes Community Events Camp 911- Children Learning Safety & Health Community CPR Classes Fitness Classes Healthy-Steps Cardiac Rehab Boot Camp Digital On-Demand Fitness Video Library Subscription WERQ Healthcare Provider Courses Care of the Pediatric Patient Critical Care Classes Health Education & Training Childbirth Preparation Classes Movin' and Losin' Adults On My Own at Home Health Care Careers - Digital Download Three Ways to Register: • Online at FortHealthCare.com/Classes • Call (920) 568-5475 • Visit the Registration Desk at Fort Memorial Hospital in Fort Atkinson ©2023 Fort HealthCare  |  611 Sherman Avenue East Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 Phone: 920.568.5000  |  www.forthealthcare.com This email was sent to [Email]. You may unsubscribe at any time.