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Making Our Rounds Around Town.
Look for the Rural Health Initiative this week. We’re making our rounds around town.
The Rural Health Initiative has proudly partnered with both Swiderski Equipment and Premier Community Bank to integrate a health-related component into their upcoming community events.
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Successful Annual Fundraiser Supports Farmers’ Health
Attracting a near sell-out crowd, the 13th annual Wine & Cheese Tasting, held on Friday, February 10, 2017 at the Main Event Banquet Hall in Cecil, WI, offered the 188 guests a fun-filled evening. From their first step inside, guests had their choice of oodles of samples, ranging from 40+ kinds of wine, 25+ varieties of cheese, Pigeon River Brewery ales and sodas, as well as the newest vendors—Shawano’s very own 5 Star Lamb and ANEW Emporium.
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Dodge the Visit, Get Quick Care with ThedaCare E-Visits
Healthcare clinics now offer patients a convenient option to receive quick, professional healthcare advice for common minor conditions—without stepping foot outside your home. ThedaCare’s e-visits are quick, convenient and available for a minimal fee of $35.
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ReThink Your Drink. Coming to a Farm Near You.
Learn about the Rural Health Initiative’s 1 year project aimed at encouraging farmers and agribussiness employees in Wisconsin to reduce the daily consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages.
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Cast Your Vote. Goofy Garden Goodie: Puppy or Bullwinkle?
This goofy garden goodie was recently harvested by the family of one of our employees. What do you think it looks like – a puppy or Bullwinke (the moose)? Cast your vote!
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Matsche Farms Provides Free Flu Shots to Employees
The Rural Health Initiative traveled to Matsche Farms in Birnamwood on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 to administer a flu shot clinic. Management of Matsche Farms provided the flu shot free-of-charge to any of their interested employees – a way to show appreciation for their employees and encourage healthy preventive care. For many of the employees, this was their first time getting a flu vaccine, and the on-site location was 100% ideal.
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Influenza (flu) Peak Season is Near. Protect Yourself with a Flu Shot.
With the cooler temps upon us, it’s hard to dodge all the chatter about influenza (flu) vaccination. The Rural Health Initiative cares about your health, so here’s a little information that will help clarify why getting a flu shot (vaccine) is so important.
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Choose to Move 5K returns to 2016 Shawano County Fair Lineup
The 2nd annual Choose to Move 5K walk/run returns in a few weeks to provide Shawano County fairgoers of all fitness levels with a healthy opportunity to burn some calories while engaging with health-focused community members. The Choose to Move 5K is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 1, beginning at 6 p.m.
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August has arrived. Fair fitness fun awaits.
A fresh new month arrived this morning in its Monday best, vibrantly adorned in bright sunshine and endless possibilities for the upcoming 31 days. While farmers are busy working to get hay off the fields, the staff at the Rural Health Initiative stays busy volunteering, networking, and contributing at ag-related community events. The Choose to Move 5K is the product of collaborative efforts between the Rural Health Initiative, the Waupaca County Fair, local police department and community volunteers. Join us on Sunday, August 28, 2016 for 3.1 miles of fun.
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Brown Cows Make Chocolate Milk. What?
Yeah, it likely sounds silly to you, but you’d be amazed how many kiddos may think it’s the truth. Six common un-truths are the feature of a recent article by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, released July 25, 2016, titled Brown Cows Make Chocolate Milk & 5 Other Misconceptions Kids Have about Agriculture.
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From the Plant to Pizza Pan
City life doesn’t provide the opportunity of abundant acreage, but that doesn’t stop the Rural Health Initiative Program Manager, Shaya, from reeping the benefits of home grown nutrition.
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Meet Alissa
Alissa Mueller is one of our Outreach Health Coordinators (OHC) at the Rural Health Initiative. She’s been with our team for about three years and spends the majority of her time in Outagamie and Waupaca counties. What advice would she give to her younger self?
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Extreme Temps Increase Risk to Farmers
With today’s air temperatures in the low to mid 90s and increasing humidity, farm workers are at an increased risk to heat-related illnesses. Learn how to protect yourself, employees and co-workers.
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Wisconsin Dairy News features Kitchen Wellness
Wisconsin Dairy News recently released a 90 second segment on the Rural Health Initiative’s Kitchen Wellness. Learn about the regional wellness program that’s helping farmers and those in the agricultural industry by providing services exactly where they’re needed – the farm!
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Happy 4th of July
Happy 4th of July from the staff and Board of Directors of the Rural Health Initiative. Have fun, and be safe!
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Festive and Healthy: Berry Chicken Salad With Blueberry Vinaigrette
Festive and Healthy: Berry Chicken Salad With Blueberry Vinaigrette. A festive and healthy way to celebrate this 4th of July weekend. Give it a try and let us know what you think. Nutrition facts included.
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Meet Dawn
Dawn Dingeldein is one of our Outreach Health Coordinators (OHC) at the Rural Health Initiative. She’s been with our team just shy of 10 years and is well connected within the Shawano community. See how she answered a handful of our random questions.
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Finish Times Posted for June 12 Choose to Move 5K
Over 60 participants gathered the morning of Sunday, June 12, 2016 at host farm K & T Dairy in Freedom, WI to explore 3.1 miles of farm life and scenic beauty. It was a great opportunity to see the countryside, just as farmers do everyday. Great job to all participants.
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