Health
American Red Cross Blood Drive
100 May Ave. 100 May Ave, Athens, United StatesEven during this pandemic, the American Red Cross has a constant and ongoing need for blood and platelet donations. Donating these blood products is essential to community health. Additionally, the American Red Cross is testing all blood, platelet, and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies.
UpBEAT Food for Thought Program: Medicare 101 and Updates
VirtualUpBEAT Food for Thought Program provides free health education workshops and presentations for adults ages 55 and older. The Food for Thought Program continues to meet virtually. The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) provides Medicare beneficiaries with free, objective health insurance information, one-on-one counseling and educates consumers about Medicare, Medicare prescription drug coverage... Read More
Hunger in the Year 2020: A Facebook Live Discussion
Facebook Live EventLOGAN – The Southeast Ohio Foodbank, a program of Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP), will be hosting a virtual panel discussion on Tuesday, September 22 at 7:00 p.m. The discussion will be streamed to the Foodbank’s Facebook page at facebook.com/seohiofoodbank. The event is an initiative of Hunger Action Month, which is observed by Feeding America... Read More
UpBEAT Virtual Exercise Program
VirtualThe UpBEAT Virtual Exercise Program is free and open to anyone age 55 and older. This program is held on the first and third Monday of each month (Exercise classes will be canceled if a holiday falls on the first or third Monday of the month.). This one-hour Gentle Yoga for All class, emphasizes proper... Read More
UpBEAT Food for Thought Program: Understanding and Organizing Your Vital Documents
VirtualUpBEAT Food for Thought Program provides free health education workshops and presentations for adults ages 55 and older. The Food for Thought Program continues to meet virtually. This program will help individuals understand and organize their important papers and vital documents including Will, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, Insurance Contracts, Deeds, Mortgages, Brokerage... Read More
UpBEAT Virtual Exercise Program
VirtualThe UpBEAT Virtual Exercise Program is free and open to anyone age 55 and older. This program is held on the first and third Monday of each month (Exercise classes will be canceled if a holiday falls on the first or third Monday of the month.). This one-hour Gentle Yoga for All class, emphasizes proper... Read More
Pickleball Tournament
Parkersburg City Park’s Pickleball Courts 1920 Park Ave., Parkersburg, WV, United StatesCalling all Pickleball players! The YMCA of Parkersburg will be hosting a Pickleball Tournament on October 10th & 11th. Participants will have the opportunity to compete in Men's, Women's, and Mixed Doubles. The winners of each division will receive gold, silver, or bronze medals. Spaced seating will be available for families and friends to watch... Read More
UpBEAT Food for Thought Program: Vitamin D: It’s more than sunshine
VirtualUpBEAT Food for Thought Program provides free health education workshops and presentations for adults ages 55 and older. The Food for Thought Program continues to meet virtually. As we age, our risk for vitamin D deficiency increases. We often think of our bone health in relation to vitamin D, although we should broaden this thinking... Read More
UpBEAT Virtual Exercise Program
VirtualThe UpBEAT Virtual Exercise Program is free and open to anyone age 55 and older. This program is held on the first and third Monday of each month (Exercise classes will be canceled if a holiday falls on the first or third Monday of the month.). This one-hour Gentle Yoga for All class, emphasizes proper... Read More
The Esselstyn Whole Food, Plant-Based Solution Mini-Course
online Online, Online, United StatesDiscover how to nourish your body with the food it craves in Live Healthy Appalachia’s upcoming mini-course, all about eating plant-based. The Esselstyn Family will be hosting the live sessions every Tuesday and Thursday evening. They are a family of medical professionals who eat plant-based themselves and feel the benefits first-hand! Come join us and... Read More