We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition) is a national movement designed to give parents, caregivers, and entire communities a way to help children 8 to 13 years old stay at a healthy weight.

Assured Healthcare is proud to spotlight local businesses making a difference in our community. Trees That Feed Foundation is a Northfield-based nonprofit also provides training, equipment, and market support so farmers and entrepreneurs can turn harvests into sustainable livelihoods.

Smartphones have transformed modern life in more ways than anyone could have imagined. They enable 24/7 access to infinite information and tools that help us stay organized, track our fitness, express ourselves and be entertained. However, easy access to these digital devices and their habit-forming qualities has led to high screen time for both children and adults and emerging research suggests that such high screen use can have a negative impact on mental health.

September Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

Concussions are a type of injury that happens when a jolt to the head causes nerve cells in the brain to stretch. These injuries send more than a million U.S. children to emergency departments or doctor's offices each year. It is important to recognize the symptoms of concussion in order to seek prompt medical care, which can improve recovery.

The start of school is a stressful time for both parents and children.

Make sure your vaccine records are up to date!

Starting the new school year can be a time of great excitement… and anxiety. Help calm your child’s fears (and your own) with these teacher-approved tips.

Assured Healthcare is proud to spotlight eWorks Electronic Services, Inc. A local businesses making a difference in our community.

August Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

Breaking a sweat on an already-hot summer day may not always be appealing, but there are many safe ways to keep fit in the heat—no matter your age or activity level. Here are some tips on staying active, even when temperatures soar.

Skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer. If you know what to look for, you can spot warning signs of skin cancer early. Finding it early, when it’s small and has not spread, makes skin cancer much easier to treat.

The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center encourages county residents to take precautions against ticks, which can carry diseases such as Lyme disease. Once considered a rare illness in Lake County, Lyme disease is becoming more common in the area.

July Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

July is National UV Safety Month -- which makes sense, as it tends to be one of the busiest months for outdoor activities where we expose our skin to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. Take extra precautions to prevent skin cancer and reduce the risk of UV damage. 

Important Safety Resources for you including Fall Safety Checklist from the CDC and an Emergency Supply Kit List from FEMA.

Many Americans are turning to technology in hopes of detecting or preventing medical conditions or diseases, like Alzheimer’s. More than just expensive, emergency room visits for senior loved ones with the disease can be confusing and traumatizing.

June Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

Independence is More Than a Place—It’s a Way of Life

Staying in your own home isn't just about comfort - it's about freedom. Aging in place means you can continue doing the things that bring joy and that is essential to well-being.  But independence doesn't mean doing it alone. That's where private care comes in-enhancing independent living by ensuring that older adults stay active and engaged while aging in place.

Source: NAMI | By Talik Monroe

I experienced severe trauma as a child — trauma that I struggle with to this day. I wear the scars of my past; from being sexually abused as a child by two of my male cousins, to growing up with parents who battled drug addiction, to being physically abused for minor infractions.