Health
FEAST at Home: Sweet Potato Shepards Pie (Program to Go)
Sweet Potato Shepards Pie is a delicious twist on a classic and savory homestyle family dish perfect for a winter meal. This version of this classic comfort food casserole features lentils, peas, and mushrooms in gravy topped with a layer of mashed sweet potatoes Registrants will receive an easy recipe with ingredients to make this dish... Read More
Guided Meditation for Mental Relaxation [VIRTUAL EVENT]
This program will examine a set of mind-calming practices. It will explore the differences and similarities between meditation, guided imagery, and hypnosis. After a robust discussion, this 60-minute class will include a guided deep-relaxation exercise for participants to experience. An optional Q&A and sharing will follow. No experience required. Our guest speaker will be Ron... Read More
Tumbling for Kids
YMCA of Parkersburg 1800 30th Street, Parkersburg, WV, United StatesAt the YMCA of Parkersburg, you can roll, flip and jump your way to fun without worrying about competitions! Our Tumbling for Kids program is perfect for beginners who would like help in forming solid gymnastics fundamentals such as cart-wheels, backbends, handstands, and more. The 7-week program also teaches life skills such as goal setting, safety, self-discipline,... Read More
FREE Physical Therapy Assessment with Mountain River Physical Therapy
YMCA of Parkersburg 1800 30th Street, Parkersburg, WV, United StatesAre you experiencing back or joint pain? Are you acutely aware of aches in your hips, legs, or shoulders? Are daily tasks like scratching your back, taking a shower, or typing on a keyboard opening you up to tingling or numbness in your arms? All of these situations are examples where physical therapy can make a... Read More
Minority International Student Panel on Healthcare in Athens
The Racial Equity Coalition's Health and Wellness Committee is hosting a free online event, "Minority International Student Panel on Healthcare in Athens" on Friday, April 2 from 12-1:30 pm. Come to this free event to learn about the experiences of minority international students and how they have navigated the health care system in Athens, Ohio.... Read More
The Racial Equity Coalition of Athens County Invites the Health Policy Institute of Ohio to Share Strategies to Achieve Health Equity
The Racial Equity Coalition of Athens County Health and Wellness Committee is pleased to have The Health Policy Institute of Ohio present the 2021 Health Value Dashboard on April 16 from 12-1pm via Zoom. They will share key findings from the Dashboard, which tracks Ohio’s progress towards health value — a composite measure of Ohio’s performance on population health outcomes and... Read More
Minority Health in Appalachia – Strategies for Success with Ohio Commission on Minority Health
The Racial Equity Coalition of Athens County Health and Wellness Committee will host its final virtual presentation for Minority Health Month with keynote speaker Angela Dawson, Executive Director of the Ohio Commission on Minority Health, on April 30 from 12-2:30 pm via Zoom. Ms. Dawson will lead the Coalition's second community roundtable on minority health... Read More
Community Group Run/Walk
Weekly community group runs for runners and walkers of all abilities take place every Tuesday at 6:00pm at Ohio Valley Running Company (20 Station Street in Athens). Runs take place on the bikepath, so you have the opportunity to go as short or as long as you'd like. Masks are not required during the run,... Read More
Mud Run
Vienna, WV 34th Street, Vienna, WV, United StatesIn partnership with the City of Vienna, the YMCA of Parkersburg will be hosting a Mud Run on Saturday, May 22. The 1.25 mile-long course will stretch from the wooded area behind the Vienna Rec Center and Jackson Middle School. The Adult Division will run the course twice for a total of 2.5 miles. The... Read More
Tips on Becoming an Injury Resistant Runner
Ohio Valley Running Company 20 Station Street, Athens, OH, United StatesStruggling with injury issues and not sure where to start in proactively preventing them? Join us at Ohio Valley Running Company (20 Station St in Athens) at 6pm TODAY for a discussion with Dr. Robert Wayner, DPT. This event is free and open to the public. Dr. Wayner is an avid runner (he’s raced nearly... Read More