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Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteers are Changing Lives
February 20, 2019 Big Brothers Big Sisters facilitates relationships that have lasting effects on a child’s life. Research has proven that children with mentors perform better in school, are more likely to avoid risky behaviors, and even have higher self-confidence. Little brothers and sisters are 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs, and 52%…
Read MoreWe HEART Your Health! Tips on Preventing Heart Disease
January 31, 2019By: E. Demond Scott, MD, MPH February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on the importance of keeping a strong and healthy heart. It’s a great time to educate communities about the importance of taking care of their hearts and share tips and tricks on how to stay healthy. Heart conditions…
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters of Portage County Announces New Look
January 25, 2019 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Portage County, along with over 270 Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliates across the nation, announced a new look last month with the goal of recruiting more volunteers. “Our mission to mentor children facing adversity has not budged. The new, more modern face of the program is reflective…
Read MoreMLK Day at Skeels Mathews Community Center
January 24, 2019 Skeels Mathews Community Center hosted an MLK day breakfast on Monday, January 21, 2019. Dozens of community members gathered for food, music and inspiring speakers. Thank you to everyone who came together to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with us. See the full article here. “Life’s most persistent and…
Read MoreCervical Health Awareness: Types of Cervical Cancer and Reducing Your Risk
January 2, 2019By: Tessa Gilliland January is National Cervical Health Awareness Month, a month that brings awareness to what cervical cancer is, how to prevent it as well as how to detect it. It is a very preventable and treatable cancer because of current screenings and vaccines. Cervical cancer begins in the lining of the…
Read MoreWinter Months Are Here: Don’t Be Blue, Prevent the Flu!
November 30, 2018By: Tessa Gilliland It’s the kick off for National Influenza Vaccination Week! National Influenza Vaccination Week is the first week in December, Dec. 2 – Dec. 8, which opens an opportunity for the healthcare community to promote the influenza vaccination, or more commonly known, the flu vaccine. It is at the beginning of…
Read MoreFacts About Diabetes: We’re Not Going to Sugar-Coat It
October 31, 2018By: Tessa Gilliland November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. It’s a month where communities across the nation gather together to inform the public about diabetes and the impacts associated with the condition. Currently, there is not a cure for diabetes, but it is proven that living a healthy lifestyle can reduce its impact.…
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Shining the Light on Breast Cancer Awareness Month
September 28, 2018By: Angela Easterday, WHNP and Amanda Ruby, WHNP October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There are many events nationwide that promote awareness such as walks, runs and lighting landmark buildings in pink. It’s also very common to see sports teams, especially NFL teams, sporting pink somewhere on their uniforms, usually in the…
Read MoreIn Celebration of Clyde Louise Adams
August 2, 2018 Rain or shine, Clyde Louise Adams makes her way to the Head Start site in Ravenna, where she has served as a Foster Grandparent for 12 years, tutoring and mentoring preschoolers. And, turning 90, she has no plans to stop. Mrs. Adams travels to the Portage Learning Centers site three days a…
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