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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.”

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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.

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Great American Smokeout a good time to quit

Healthy Sheboygan County 2020 encourages participation in the Great American Smokeout on Thursday, Nov. 21.

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Grieving is a normal part of living

Grief is a normal response to loss; however, you may not feel “normal” when you are grieving.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Families of the addicted suffer in silence

If you have been reading this newspaper section for the past two weeks, you know it is National Recovery Month and throughout Sheboygan there have been events to create awareness. I have seen courage displayed by people who thought they had no voice. I complete this series with honoring one such woman who is publicly sharing her story for the first time:

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