Tag: Health

Mirror Mirror

The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck In one of my college courses, the professor asked the students to write down three things that they liked about themselves. The entire class wrote about nonphysical aspects. As such, characteristics of the students were caring, reliable, lovable, trustworthy, humble, hardworking, etc. You get the idea. None of us…

Swear Jars

The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck My eight-year-old daughter created a swear jar for anyone who swears around her. She charges one dollar for every swear word used. Thankfully, after several months, the jar contains only one dollar, which is unfortunate for her hopes in making a buck or two. However, the swear jar is…

New Antwerp Providers Coming in January

Nicholas Pfleghaar, D.O. will be starting in January at the Antwerp site of Primary Care Associates of Paulding.  Dr. Pfleghaar was active in the honors program as a pre-med student at Bowling Green State where he graduated Cum Laude. He went on to earn his degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Ohio University Heritage…

Reduce Sodium Intake to Combat Health Risks

By: Jill Starbuck When we talk about addictions, we generally think of smoking, sugar, drugs, alcohol, and others. Sodium is typically not foremost on our minds when it comes to addiction. However, it is very much so. It is the reason some of us cannot stop at just one or two Doritos or McDonald’s french…

Tom Kelley pledges record donation to Burn Council

Fort Wayne-area business leader and sports legend Tom Kelley, president of Kelley Automotive Group, has made a record-breaking donation to the Burn Council of Northern Indiana. His $100,000 contribution was announced at the St. Joseph Regional Burn Center in downtown Fort Wayne, a location where Kelley recently spent eight days battling a rare and life-threatening…

Consistency Is Key to Fitness Results

The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Have you ever tried an exercise program only to be discouraged by the results? You gave it everything you had, but you either didn’t lose weight or you didn’t build muscle or tone to the extent that you had hoped. Chances are that you may not have given it…

Aug. 12 Soil Health Field Day Promotes Agricultural Evolution

Soil Health Partnership hosts Harlan event to share environmental, economic benefits of best practices (ST. LOUIS) – Providing food, fuel and fiber for a growing population without harming resources for future generations is one of agriculture’s greatest challenges. But the nation’s farmers are a resourceful lot, with many embracing innovative technology and practices to achieve…

Heritage Park Receives National Award for Quality Care

Heritage Park is the recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award for its dedication to improving the lives of residents through quality care. The award will be presented by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). “Heritage Park has demonstrated its commitment to providing quality care and I…