It’s Pumpkin Season!

Ingredients Directions Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 216 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 223mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Try a 5k!

September is the perfect time to participate in a 5k walk/run. The weather is beautiful, and the fresh air will make anyone happy. Remember, even if you are not a runner, you can still participate in the walk! There are many benefits to participating in a 5k besides the obvious health factors including finding a…

Suicide Prevention Month

Because September is Suicide Prevention Month we thought it would be helpful to provide resources for individuals in crisis. 988 is the new Suicide/Crisis Lifeline. Calling 988 when in crisis can help individuals calm down and focus on keeping the individual in crisis, safe. 988 is free and confidential and is offered in over 150…

Challenge Month!

Ever thought about your mental health? It is JUST as important as the health of your body. September is suicide awareness month and the colors that represent are purple and teal. Some factors that contribute to the risk of suicide are: substance use, serious illness, criminal/legal problems and mental health. Mental health includes emotional, social and psychological well-being….

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients Nutrition Facts (per serving) 146 Calories 8g Fat 19g Carbs 2g Protein

Help Stop Bullying

This month we are focusing on Kindness; being kind to yourself and also being kind to others. When we think of the word “bullying” we might initially think of kids in school or cyberbullying, but according to a study done by Harvard, “An estimated 48.6 million Americans, or about 30% of the workforce, are bullied at…

Random Acts of Kindness

There are many reasons acts of kindness are good for the giver and the receiver. New research looks at the mental health benefits, finding that performing acts of kindness may help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.(1) “Acts of kindness” refer to benevolent and helpful actions intentionally directed towards another person, motivated by the desire…

Challenge Winners!

It was exciting to see how many people participated in the water challenge in July! You all are great at staying hydrated! We wanted to recognize all who participated, even if it wasn’t for every day of the month : Linsay Parker-Rock County Michael Gutjahr-Rock County Becky Barry-Sawyer County Destiny Bagley-Torres-Milwaukee Pretrial Sayra Mora-Milwaukee Pretrial…