Co-support group facilitators Lynelle Saunders and Luann Simpson experienced first-hand the power of peer support. After many years working with and supporting people with mental illness their passion for making peer support services available to everyone led them to open Compassionate Peer Support and Training, LLC. Compassionate Peer Support and Training (CPSAT) is dedicated to […]
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Most Common Injuries from Hand Tools
Do it yourselfers save money by being handy around the house. A well-stocked toolbox is their constant companion. When using power tools, it’s easy to keep safety in mind—electric and pneumatic tools require careful handling. The noise they make and the force they generate are built-in reminders to be careful. Manual tools, on the other […]
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Need help finding mental health, food or shelter resources? Here’s how
https://youtu.be/FteRDvZLMFg Times are tough, but they don’t have to be. Racine County Eye is kicking off a twice-a-month video series called Racine County Speaks, a program about organizations that help. In our first episode, Hollie White, the project coordinator for Improving Children’s Mental Health Through School and Community, talks about how Racine County Eye residents […]
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At Work with a Mental Health Disability
Society’s Assets is proud to join the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy and many other organizations in celebrating the 75th observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. To raise awareness about disability employment issues, Tricia Lewis, Director of Independent Living Services at Society’s Assets, shares her story. “I am a person […]
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Immunizations Near Me
The Racine Health Department is not offering immunizations at this time. The Healthcare Network of Racine has yet to resume vaccine administration. All services that require an appointment at the Central Racine County Health Department, including immunizations are not currently taking place. These closures are due to COVID-19. Staying up-to-date on immunizations is important. There […]
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NAMI presents mental health speaker series
NAMI Racine County is beginning a monthly virtual speaker series that will cover various elements of mental health including self-care during COVID-19, suicide prevention, and much more. The speaker series will be the third Wednesday of each month, beginning today, July 29, at 6 p.m. Tonight’s topic will be LGBTQ mental health with panelists from the […]
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New Norm for Personal Healthcare
Are you fed up, had enough with COVID restrictions and want to get out, go to work, see people, do errands around town, have fun with your favorite activities or hobbies? Do you wish that someone, your community, local and the federal government would do more; hurry up with more testing, finding a cure, developing […]
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Organic CBD Topicals: CBD Creams, CBD Salves
CBD topicals allow for a targeted CBD approach, giving you a level of control that is not always possible with other forms of CBD. The cannabinoids within CBD topicals only affect the area of the body that they are applied to, making them ideal for treating skin and surface level aches and pains. As the […]
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Are There Any Adverse Side Effects of CBD Tinctures?
CBD oil tinctures are one of the most common ways that people consume CBD. Not only are CBD tinctures extremely versatile in the way that they can be used, but they tend to offer the broadest range of concentration options compared to other CBD products. CBD oil tinctures can be used on their own as […]
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Can CBD Gummies Get You High?
It is almost impossible to shop for CBD without stumbling upon CBD gummy bears. A prevalent form of CBD, gummies are the perfect solution for a quick and discreet dose of CBD. CBD gummies, along with many other CBD edibles, are often confused with the marijuana edibles that you might find in an Amsterdam coffee […]
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Bend and Brew is Back for a 3rd Year at a New Location
RACINE – Back for a third year, the Downtown Racine Corporation presents Bend and Brew, free outdoor yoga, this year at a new location: Reefpoint Marina’s grassy park area at the very end of Christopher Columbus Causeway. Yoga sessions, which are led by Yoga Roots Racine, will be offered on Wednesdays from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. […]
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Alzheimer’s Association Offers Free Virtual Services For Wisconsin Residents
While the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of millions in this country and around the world, the novel coronavirus presents unique challenges for more than 5 million Americans, including 120,000 in Wisconsin, living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association, Wisconsin Chapter is offering free virtual (phone and webinar) programming including care consultations, education […]
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Canceling an event because of COVID-19? Let us know
If you are canceling an event because of the COVID-19 virus, please fill out the following form. We’ll update the page daily. Click here to submit a cancelation. The virus spreads mainly from person to person. Originating in China, health experts have signaled concern because little is known about the virus. It can cause severe […]
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Flu Cases Spike To 15 Million In U.S.: Wisconsin Report
Flu-related illnesses the week of Jan. 18 spiked to nearly 15 million cases nationwide as health officials from the Centers for Disease Control reported an additional 1,400 deaths since last week — 15 of which were of children. As influenza B — which tends to affect children and young people more — continued to dominate […]
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2,000 Pounds Of Ground Beef Recalled For Possible Contamination
Chicago-based Amity Packing Company is recalling more than 2,000 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with a clear, thin pliable plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service says. Health officials say the problem was discovered after Pre Brands LLC received two consumer complaints reporting findings of clear, […]
