by Halle Pardun | Jul 26, 2017 | Healthy Minute, News
What is Elder Abuse or Neglect? Elder abuse refers to the intentional act of a caregiver or individual that leads to harm of a vulnerable adult. Over 3,000 cases of elder abuse are reported in Wisconsin each year. In 2016, Burnett County Health and Human Services...
by Halle Pardun | Jul 19, 2017 | Healthy Minute, News
Sometimes the answer to a problem can be right in front of us or right outside our window. While the world of mental health can be overwhelming and the advice often confusing, we do know quite a lot about the things that help us feel healthy and well. In fact,...
by Halle Pardun | Jul 12, 2017 | Healthy Minute, News
At the farmer’s market, we believe that eating fresh, seasonal food can be a quick and delicious addition to any meal. Health experts and chefs encourage us to enjoy foods grown at the same time of the year we eat them, for example, eat squash in the summer and fall,...
by Halle Pardun | Jul 5, 2017 | Healthy Minute, News
Alcohol is the most abused substance used by teenagers. Teens have many different reasons as to why they drink alcohol such as, boredom, peer pressure, escape, stress and a sense of independence. They often do not stop to think about the dangers of early...