Activate Your Health

On this episode of Activate Your Health, Activate Allen County's Josh Unterbrink & Kayla Monfort are joined in the studio by Paul Downing from the Salvation Army to talk Toys for Tots and all of the wonderful work that they do. We will also discuss some tips for a healthier Thanksgiving & finally, we wrap up with upcoming events throughout Allen County.

On this episode of Activate Your Health, Activate Allen County's Josh Unterbrink & Kayla Monfort are joined in the studio by Christel Keller and Michelle Glasco with Crossroads Crisis Center to discuss their important work and how you can participate in Domestic Violence Awareness Month happening throughout October. We will also discuss some tips to keep you safe while enjoying Trick-or-Treati...

On this episode of Activate Your Health, Activate Allen County's Josh Unterbrink & Kayla Monfort are joined in the studio by Mona Lisa Hoffman, Program Coordinator, SNAP-Ed program at the OSU Extension office in Allen County, to discuss her role and goals in that position. We will also discuss some tips to keep you healthy as the seasons begin to change & we wrap up with upcoming...

On this episode of Activate Your Health, Activate Allen County's Josh Unterbrink & Kayla Monfort are joined in the studio by Abe Frieson, Community Advocacy and Diversity Outreach Coordinator for Mercy Health, to discuss his role and goals in that position. We will also discuss some tips to ensure the health of your kids as the school year starts, & of course, upcoming events in Allen Coun...

On this episode of Activate Your Health, Activate Allen County's Josh Unterbrink & Kayla Monfort are joined in the studio by Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce's newest employee, Julie Klingler to discuss their upcoming events. We will also talk about ways to stay safe outdoors during the hot summer months & of course - upcoming events in Allen County!

On this episode of Activate Your Health, Activate Allen County's Josh Unterbrink & Kayla Monfort are joined in the studio by Visit Greater Lima's Tina Koester to discuss some new summer promotions and events. We will also talk about why taking a family trip this summer is great for your health & of course- upcoming events in Allen County!

On this month’s podcast, Activate Allen County's Josh Unterbrink and Kayla Monfort share tips on how to eat well when you’re on the move and busy, especially as activity increases in the spring. They talk to Dr. Sana Shakeel, a third-year Family Medicine Resident with Mercy Health - St. Rita’s Medical Center, and share all kinds of area events and activities to get you and your family up and movin...

On this episode of Activate Your Health, Activate Allen County's Josh Unterbrink & Kayla Monfort are joined in the studio by Lima's Public Works Director, Kirk Neimeyer & Allen County Public Health's Creating Healthier Communities Coordinator Bri Buzzard to discuss their new roles, discuss sprucing up your fitness routine & upcoming events in Allen County.

On this month's podcast, Josh & Kayla talk with Dr. Jane Wood, President of Bluffton University and learn about all the great things happening on campus. We also discuss tips for and importance of self-care & highlight some events taking place in the greater Lima region this March. 

On this month's podcast, Josh & Kayla learn about Legacy Arts, Alter Ego Comics and Purple Feet Wine Boutique from Marc Bowker & Alisa McPheron, discuss tips for keeping active in the winter & highlight some events taking place in the greater Lima region this February.

On this month’s Activate Your Health,  Josh and Kayla welcome you to a new year with tips on how to make that resolution into a habit and they discuss LACNIP community gardening with Amy Sackman Odum.

This month on Activate Your Health, we are visiting with Allen County's new Health Commissioner, Brandon Fischer. Brandon provides an update on COVID-19 in our community and what his goals are as our new Health Commissioner. Josh and Kayla also discuss a wide variety of upcoming local events as we officially enter the Holiday Season!  

On this month's podcast, Josh & Kayla learn about the Chamber of Commerce from Nicole Scott, VP of the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce & about Downtown Lima, Inc from Shaunna Basinger, Executive Director. Also, we hear from AAC's fall interns & about upcoming events in the Lima region.

This month on Activate Your Health, we are talking about community health and the role that Mercy Health plays in community health. Tyler Smith, Director of Community Health for Mercy Health joins us to discuss how Mercy Health values being involved in the community and the desire to take health outside the walls of the hospital. Josh and Kayla will also discuss a wide variety of upcoming local ev...

This month on Activate Your Health, Josh & Kayla discuss developing & improving leadership skills with Matt Childers, Executive Director of Allen Lima Leadership (ALL). They also recap Activate Allen County's Block Party from August & discuss upcoming community events & activities scheduled for September.

This month on Activate Your Health, we are talking about the role of the United Way in our community. Derek Stemen, President and CEO of the United Way of Greater Lima joins us to discuss how the United Way operates in the community and their focus on collective impact and why our community is stronger when we all work together. Josh and Kayla will also discuss a wide variety of upcoming local eve...

This month on Activate Your Health, we are talking about food insecurity in our community. Tommie Harner, CEO of the West Ohio Food Bank join us to discuss the food bank's partners and mission and also the role that they played in assisting our residents during the pandemic. Josh and Kayla will also discuss upcoming events including a Community Block Party scheduled in July!

This month on Activate Your Health, Josh and Kayla dive into just how much there is to do outside in the Lima and Allen County Area. From places to gather, play, camp, hike, bike, boat, and fish, we are so fortunate to have so many parks in our area. They talk to Tyler Black, the Director of the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District, about all there is to see and do with the family this summ...

This month on Activate Your Health, the topic is Mental Health! Kayla & Josh interview Tammie Colon, Executive Director of the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize & Hardin Counties about the state of mental health in our region & how people can connect with behavioral & mental health services.

In this episode, Josh & Kayla discuss all of the phenomenal work that is happening in downtown Lima, OH. We are joined by three special guests, Sally Windle - Executive Director Art Space Lima, Sharetta Smith - Chief of Staff of the City of Lima & Tracie Sanchez - President of the Lima Pallet Company to shine a light on Lima.

In this episode, you will hear from 2 community leaders; Dr. Matt Owens, Chief Clinical Officer at Mercy Health and Kesha Drake, Executive Director at Bradfield Community Association, as they answer common questions and share their personal experiences around COVID-19. There are many questions and unknowns that still remain concerning the pandemic and we work to unpack some of the myths, truths an...

In this episode, we dive into what Activate Allen County is and why it is an important part of the Lima/Allen County, OH community. Josh, Kayla and producer Dave Woodward discuss into their vision for a healthier Allen County. They also provide insight on what you can expect on future Activate Your Health episodes and some upcoming community challenges and events!

Join us for our new podcast Activate Your Health from Activate Allen County. Hear about all things health from the fun to the serious. Discussed will be health related issues that affect people that live, learn, work, worship and play in our county.