Starting January 18, McKenzie Health System will be bringing back its Healthy Living series for 2023.
The program, put on via a partnership between McKenzie Health Systems and the Sanilac County Health Department, MSU Extension, Great Start Collaborative Sanilac and Sanilac County Mental Health, will cover multiple health and wellness topics, such as how to calm anxiety, how to garden in the winter, first aid and weather preparedness, and even how to make dog treats for your pets.
All events take place from noon to 1 p.m. and are free. Most of the sessions are virtual, with two this year taking place in person at Diamond Trail in Sandusky. The virtual events include the ability to watch via Zoom or call in via phone; they are also recorded and shared via McKenzie Health System’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.
The virtual events also provide an opportunity for participants to submit questions and make comments during the Q&A discussion.
Community members can register for each free event at 810-648-6117 or www.McKenzieHealth.org/Healthy-Living-Together, with the first session featuring Sandusky Fire Chief Todd Hillman covering weather preparedness and first aid.
Other sessions include:
- February 19, Calming Anxiety through Mindfulness: Jacqui Rabine, MSU Extension;
- March 15, Winter Gardening How-To’s: Merry Martin, Master Gardener;
- April 19, Child Abuse Prevention: Stephanie MacMillan, Child Advocacy Center;
- May 17, Outdoor Cooking Class & Container Gardening Herbs: Merry Martin, Master Gardener and Kristina Myers, Registered Dietitian, McKenzie Health System – takes place at Diamond Trail, Sandusky;
- June 21, Puppy 101 and How to Make Dog Treats: Carolyn Crowe, Great Lakes K9 Obedience Instructor, Leader Dog for the Blind Puppy Raising Program Counselor and AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator; and Kristina Myers, Registered Dietitian, McKenzie Health System – takes place at Diamond Trail, Sandusky;
- July 19, The Signs of Drug Use: Emily Quandt, LMSW, Director of Human Services, McKenzie Health System;August 16, Preserving Your Michigan Harvest: Laurie Messing, MSU Extension Food Safety Educator;
- September 20, Organizing Tips: Connie Kramer, Integrit Cleaning & Organizing Service;
- October 18, TBD;
- November 15, Sleep–The Best Ways to Get What You Need and Easy Home Workouts: Jennifer Long, Director of Rehabilitation Services, McKenzie Health System; and Veronica Byrne, Physical Therapist, McKenzie Health System.
