We know regular physical activity has tons of health benefits, but for many, especially those who are overweight, it can be a struggle to get active. This article from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases offers practical advice for overcoming exercise barriers , no matter what your size.

https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/staying-active-at-any-size

National Women's Health Week was a few weeks ago, and in celebration, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office on Women's Health shared a video with their recipe for healthy women. It's a fun resource to share, and it touches on many of the core messages GrapeVine delivers! 

As a nurse or caretaker, you face many challenges. Some days they may seem too difficult to manage or overcome. Resilience is important! Enjoy this article by WWHF staff: "5 Ways to Develop Resilience"

As a GrapeVine partner, you have a huge impact on your community. The fruit of your labor may not always be obvious, but then sometimes it is!  Jenny Hinz is an RN at the  Manitowoc Public School District, and she recently shared that GrapeVine "has changed some lives here in our school for some very high risk young ladies".

Not too long ago, Jenny and her co-worker, Kellea Ewen, co-taught the mental health and healthy relationship units to a group of students at McKinley Academy. These are students who require special attention and often come from troubled homes. The information in the units is so relevant to them, and GrapeVine sessions give them an opportunity and safe place to open up. "I'm sure they talk about it among themselves, but having an adult to talk to is different." Jenny adds that students were actively engaged during the sessions and provided feedback and examples from their own lives- even taking time afterwards to speak privately with the nurses about issues they had been going through, whether mental health concerns or  sexual activity. 

It's information they need to hear, and it's especially impactful at their younger ages. Jenny thanks GrapeVine for providing the units, and we

thank Jenny, Kellea, and all our community partners for their dedication in sharing health education! 

The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion has a webinar available on June 13th, which will feature two Healthy People 2020 topic areas: oral health and access to health services. 

Click here for more information and registration. 

The City of Milwaukee Health Department is hosting several family health fairs in June. They will include free health screenings, resources, activities and more! View their  flyer for dates, times, and locations.

Bob Gionet

Sue Richards

Stacy Schmitt

Cynthia Schoettler

Lindsay Schubert

Bonnie Simon

Sue Quever

Kris Wisnefske

Charity Yoder