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Summer Tips: Pool Safety
Although swimming can be a fun and a healthy activity, it also presents some potentially dangerous situations. Follow these tips to stay safe. The Hard Facts about Drowning Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death among children ages 1-4. The third leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children aged 19 and under is…
Greek Pasta Bake
Do you want a simple, healthy, and hearty dinner made with simple ingredients? This recipe is exactly what you need! Need to meal plan for the week or have something on hand? This dish can also be frozen and baked at a later time. Ingredients: 3-1/3 cups uncooked whole grain spiral or penne pasta 4…
Tuna Sweetcorn Fritters
For a quick family meal, make these tuna, sweetcorn, and spring onion fritters. They’re versatile, as they can be served for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Ingredients: 1/2 cup of milk 3 eggs, beaten 2/3 cup of self-rising flour 10 oz. bag of frozen sweetcorn, defrosted 1/2 bunch of spring onions, trimmed and thinly sliced 1…
Tips for Getting Enough Water During the Day
It is important for your health to drink plenty of water every day. Drinking water can help prevent dehydration, which can cause foggy thinking, mood swings, overheating, constipation, and kidney stones. Because water contains no calories, it can also aid in weight management and calorie reduction when substituted for calorie-containing beverages such as sweet tea…
Summer Tick Safety
Tick exposure can occur year-round, but ticks are most active during the warmer months (April-September). It’s important to know which ticks are most common in your area. Here are some tips to help prevent tick bites. What to know before you go outdoors? Know where to expect ticks. Ticks live in grassy, brushy, or wooded…
Tacos On A Stick
This twist on beef shish kabobs is sure to please the whole family with its sensational Southwestern flavor. Ingredients: 1 envelope of taco seasoning 1 cup tomato juice 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 pounds of beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 medium green pepper, cut into chunks 1 medium sweet red pepper,…
Knowing the Difference: Express Care Vs Emergency Rooms
Have you ever been in a situation where you had to determine if you needed to head to either the emergency room or an express care facility? Most of us have probably been in this exact situation one time or another and have thought about which option is the best. Listed below are a few…
PHN Podcast: LGBTQ+ Mental Health Concerns
PHN Chief Executive Officer Dr. George Garrow is joined by Brenda Bacich, LPC at Primary Health Network, to discuss LGBTQ+ and Mental Health. Dr. Garrow and Brenda discuss the following topics: What is LGBTQ+? How to access Mental Health services? What are the stigmas that the LGBTQ+ community face? What types of resources are…
Fourth of July Flag Cake
Old Glory has never looked this tasty! With this recipe, you’ll be sure to fall in love with the refreshing lightness of this honey whipped cream frosting, but you certainly can’t go wrong with a classic vanilla buttercream if you so choose. Either way, this recipe will bring all the red, white, and blue that…
Mental Health and Your Sleep
The saying, “They woke up on the wrong side of the bed,” has some truth behind it. Sleep is very much connected to mental and emotional health and has been linked to depression, anxiety, and other conditions. Mental health conditions tend to make it harder to sleep for some, and we know poor sleep, including…