Good morning fellow NorthLakers! Happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend. What, though, makes a weekend “great?” Usually when we say our weekend was “great” it’s either because it was restful, it was fun, or something happened that was meaningful to us. I’d like to focus today on that “meaningful” part (which, by…
Submitted by Lorelei Wakefield, DC In this time of crisis, we are instructed on so many things we can’t or shouldn’t do. I would like to share with you something we can and should be doing. One of the BEST things you can do for your health is to be physically active. Exercise, move, or…
Written by Allison Allen, Psychologist and Chief Behavioral Health Officer NorthLakes Community Clinic No one needs to tell you – these are difficult times! We are all taking in as much information as we can. We are making changes, rolling with the punches…and experiencing a lot of feelings! Some key feelings that may be coming…
Submitted by Allison Allen Maybe because of all the very complex and concerning discussions about how to handle school this year, I’ve been thinking more about kids, and I realize that I have not offered much for kids in these coping tips. What’s up with that? So I took a peek at some online info…
BINGO Drawing Congratulations to the winners of NorthLakes BINGO! Vicki Musiala Linda Vitale Mary Kay Welch Robert Fredenburgh Joyce Richards Michelle Lee Nan Olson Sally Wiersema Michele Laduron Emma Graves These champions will be receiving a package of deluxe prizes delivered via mail. Thank you to everyone who participated! It was a lot of fun!
Submitted by Alison Allen I think you all might like my coping tip this week. We all kind of know it’s good for us, but you may be surprised at just how good it is. It can singlehandedly reduce stress, increase a feeling of wellbeing, stimulate your internal organs, boost endorphins, strengthen your immune system…
Submitted by Allison Allen Happiness is a funny thing. We have that saying “money can’t buy you happiness” and, turns out that once your basic needs are met, that is pretty much true. Folks who win the lottery, after a burst of happiness generally revert back to however happy they were before winning big. The…
Submitted by Dr. Jenna Ingersoll The decision to start a family can be daunting, and newly pregnant women and their families often have lots of questions. Here at NorthLakes, we offer preconception counseling, prenatal care, hospital deliveries at MMC and HAMH, and newborn care from our clinics in Iron River, Ashland, Hayward, and Minong. Who…
Submitted by Allison Allen Well, I went away for just over a week, (not really away, it was a total staycation), and look what happened! Any lingering hope we may have had that the coronavirus would take a teeny weeny summer vacation and get off our cases was crushed like a bug. Or rather, BY a bug.…
NorthLakes Now Hosting a Virtual Bingo Game! We know the past few months have been tough. So, we thought we’d host a virtual BINGO game for you and your family to participate in this summer. We’ve put together some great wellness ideas to encourage staying healthy during COVID-19. Just check off what you are doing…
Ashland, Wisconsin – NorthLakes Community Clinic is pleased to announce that Beth Hamus OTR/L has joined the team and will be providing Occupational Therapy to children at our Downtown Clinic in Ashland. Hamus earned an associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant Program from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in Ashland and a bachelor’s degree from the…
Minong – NorthLakes Community Clinic Minong is now offering DOT (Department of Transportation) physical exams for the convenience of area commercial motor vehicle drivers. Family Nurse Practitioner Janelle Kidder recently completed her exam and will follow the standards set forth by the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association) and the DOT exam form. This exam…