Health
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
Free Nutrition Counseling Sign Up
The Ohio University Nutrition Treatment Program is now accepting telehealth clients for Spring 2021. The program consists of 3 one-on-one nutritional counseling sessions (1hr each) via Microsoft Teams with a senior dietetic student. Sessions are supervised by a registered dietitian and are personalized to meet client nutrition goals. You will be asked to complete two 3-day food records... Read More
Bridging the Cultural Responsiveness Divide: Medical Practice with LGBTQ+ Communities and Intersectionality
Virtual Zoom CallDarren Whitfield, PhD, who has more than 10 years experience working in the HIV/AIDS field, will use an intersectional framework to discuss the factors affecting health outcomes for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community. Dr. Whitfield is an assistant professor of social work and psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh. Register... Read More
Community Food Initiatives Buy One Share One
CFI shares local food with those facing food insecurity. During the growing season, we buy from local farmers and distribute to families in need. During winter, our supply of fresh produce doesn't meet the demand. You can help! Simply buy extra when you shop local, and drop your donation in our Buy One, Share One... Read More
Cardio Kickboxing: Online Fitness Series (Registration Deadline)
On-line 396 Richland Avenue, Athens, Ohio, United States10-week, self-guided fitness video series. Includes access to an exclusive course website with over 20 cardio and strength videos. Registration now open. Looking to have some fun while burning calories and building strength? In this fitness series, basic cardio kickboxing movements are combined with bodyweight exercises to improve cardiovascular endurance and strength. Modifications are provided... Read More