Dec 21, 2020
ESCANABA Have you gained weight during the pandemic? Have you ever been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or encouraged to lose weight due to diabetes within your family history? Michigan State University Extension has received full program recognition from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and are now offering the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) On-Line via Zoom.
This course is designed for people who are at-risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The focus is on establishing lifestyle changes that promote healthy eating, physical activity and goal setting that lead to a 5-7% weight loss and decreased risk for type 2 diabetes.
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By Chris Zoller, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator, Tuscarawas County, The Ohio State University
Dairy farm labor is one of the major costs of production, and farm labor is regularly described as an area of concern by dairy farmers. Ohio State University is providing a certificate course to assist dairy farm owners and managers with labor management on farms. This course provides opportunities for participants to examine labor costs, define labor needs, examine hiring processes, promote relationships among farm workers, increase retention, and identify ways to promote employee well-being.
Structure
This five-week course will be held weekly on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 2:00 pm in January and February 2021.
IRON MOUNTAIN Michigan State University Extension will offer a virtual program for Healthy Lifestyle Choices.
They will host several series starting on different dates in January via Zoom. Classes are twice a week and opportunities are available at various times of the day.
This program is being offered virtually and can be done from the safety of the home.
New Year Healthy Lifestyle Choices Program includes two essential parts. The first component is using tai chi to become balanced physically and mentally. The tai chi series of movements, Tai Chi for Fall Prevention is a proven and enriched program of warm-up exercises and movement sequences taught in an innovative teaching format by a certified instructor.
Disability Network of the Thumb helps Upper Thumb families through the pandemic
Paige Withey, paige.withey@hearstnp.com
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UPPER THUMB With the coronavirus pandemic taking a financial toll on individuals and families across the upper thumb, the Disability Network of the Thumb and Huron County Homeless Solutions is working harder than ever to help those struggling to pay back rent or utilities, through the help of some newly implemented state programs.
Previously known as Blue Water Center for Independent Living, the Disability Network of the Thumb is the main housing agency in the thumb serving Huron, Tuscola, Sanilac and Lapeer Counties.