The GEC Community Foundation, Incorporated is accepting grant applications and qualifying schools and organizations may submit applications until January 8th. The Foundation provides grants for education, health, and rural development. Grants are open to eligible entities within Grundy Electric’s service area. Grant applications are available by calling the Grundy Electric Cooperative at 660-359-3941 or 1-800-279-2249 […]
The opioid crisis in Missouri has reached epidemic levels with 908 opioid-related deaths recorded in the state in 2016. As part of a comprehensive, integrated and innovative approach to addressing this crisis, Missouri is taking a multifaceted approach to reducing the impact of opioids on the state. A series of Opioid Summits are being held throughout the […]
The Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton will hold its Second Annual Treasure Your Chest event next week. The event to promote community awareness of breast cancer while also incorporating a fun night out for women will be held next Thursday evening at 6 o’clock. Women will be able to partake of refreshments, shop with […]
The Livingston County Health Center in Chillicothe will begin a Smart Connections class series next week. The free program from Trauma Smart will allow caregivers to connect, network, and enhance skills in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. The first class will be held in the Health Center classroom next Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 6:30. […]
The Green Hills Recreation Association will distribute registration forms for its youth recreation basketball league to area schools this week. The league is open to children from age four to sixth grade and consists of boys and girls teams from the communities in the Green Hills region. Boys and girls residing in Grundy County will […]
Wright Memorial Hospital is, for the second year in a row, launching an interactive health program for fourth grade students at Rissler Elementary School. Sydney Arnold, family nurse practitioner, and Christina Ferguson, registered dietitian, both from Wright Memorial, will be leading the sessions. Nathan Gamet, director, Ketcham Community Center, Mary Easter, clinic manager, Hanger […]
Green Hills Medical Clinic Doctor Jennifer Bowe, Nurse Practitioner Sydney Arnold, and staff will move to Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton next month. They will begin seeing patients at the Physicians’ Group October 2 and Bowe says she and her staff will still provide the highest level of care to patients. Bowe is originally from […]
As a new school year begins parents and guardians need to ensure children are up-to-date on their immunizations. Missouri law requires that children in kindergarten through 12th grade receive immunizations to protect against certain vaccine-preventable diseases. This helps protect everyone: children, teachers, staff and the community as a whole. “Proper immunization can prevent serious health issues […]
When checking off items for college, the Missouri Insurance Department wants to remind students and parents not to forget insurance coverage. “College students will be heading to school soon, some for the first time. Such a significant life change is likely to impact your insurance coverage,” said Chlora Lindley-Myers, director of the department. “It’s important […]
For those who are concerned about falling, the University of Missouri Extension has classes starting on May 16, 2017, in Albany and Princeton that can help them stay independent longer. It does not have to be a constant concern – it is a Matter of Balance. And doing something to prevent falls is not just […]
Don Sipes, FACHE, Vice President, Regional Services, Saint Luke’s Health System, was recently honored during a Wright Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees meeting. Sipes, who recently stepped down from his position on the Wright Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, has served on the board since 1995, the year Wright Memorial joined Saint Luke’s Health System. “Don […]
The Newtown-Harris Health Occupational Student Association Future Health Professionals received awards at the state Leadership Conference Monday and Tuesday. The Parliamentary Procedure team placed second. Members are Benjamin Busick, Dakota Gates, Tim Metcalf, Sam Rainey, and Ryan Metcalf. Benjamin Henry placed second in Prepared Public Speaking. Abi Ortega won the T-shirt design contest. Newtown-Harris science […]
An interactive health program launched by the Wright Memorial Hospital last fall for fourth graders at Rissler Elementary School in Trenton will conclude next week. A Fit-Tastic Family Fun Night will be held at the Rissler gym the evening of February 9th at 5:30. Registered dietitian Christina Ferguson says she believes the event will be […]
Grundy County Health Department is conducting a survey about health needs of citizens. It’s called a “needs assessment.” The last time such a survey was conducted in Grundy County was 2005. Letters arrived this week in the mail. A copy of the survey is available on the website www.GrundyCHD.org, or through a link on their […]
The Grundy County Health Department has signed a contract to continue providing services to women, infants, and children. Under terms of the contract, the Grundy County Health Department will Serve 289. WIC is a nutrition education program offering supplemental food for pregnant women and families with children under age five. The health department says income […]
This fall millions of Americans will make an annual pilgrimage to a retail outlet to purchase a vegetable that, unfortunately, they are very unlikely to eat, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. While many people throughout the world use pumpkin as a staple in their diet, in the United States this colorful member […]
The Grundy County Health Department will be giving Flu shots, on a walk-in basis, on five consecutive Tuesdays beginning September 27th at 17th and lincoln in Trenton. The schedule is September 27th from 1 until 4 o’clock, October 4th and 11th during the morning and afternoon from 9 until 11:30 and again from 1 until […]
School is back in session and you probably went to great lengths to ensure your child has the right equipment — pens, notebooks, clothing — to make it through the day. Proper nutrition is also a key ingredient for back-to-school success because it fuels brain cells and gives your child the energy and nutrients he […]
The city of Laredo and regional firm, McClure Engineering Company, will be beginning a thorough inspection into the condition of the city’s sanitary sewer system on Thursday, August 18. MEC will be conducting two days of smoke tests throughout the city’s sewer system to check for cracks, broken pipes or leaking pipe joints where groundwater […]
Walking is one of the most important and popular forms of endurance exercise. For most people, walking is a safe, easy and no-cost way to be fit. Research shows that regular, brisk walking has these benefits: Improves circulation and helps heart and lungs work more efficiently. Lowers blood pressure. Improves mood. Eases tension, stress, […]
