Health Works

National Nutrition Month with Barbara Griggs-Pratt MA, RDN, LDN and Christina Savoth, Marywood University Intern. We discussed NNM theme: Personalize your plate and many nutrition tips.

National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and Project Search. Guest:  Pat Blaskiewicz, Assistant Director Special Education at WHSD, Grace Ruckinger,  Special Ed teacher WHSD and PS instructor and Melanie Terwilliger, Living  Unlimited Skills trainer. Discuss the Project Search program at WMH and how  these students are learning skills and prepared to get a job after...

COVID 19 One year later with Dr. Sean McVeigh, WMH Pulmonologist and Medical  Director of the COVID 19 Task Force. We discuss some long term effects in  non-hospitalized COVID patients and treatments available.

National Children’s Dental Awareness Month with Lori Wood, RDH, Public Health Dental Hygienist Practitioner. Learn about good dental practices and care for your child.

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Guest Debbie Cosentino , Certified Play  Therapist/Child Counselor and Chelsea Falotico, Community Outreach Manager VIP-  victims intervention program of Wayne and Pike county.

Carol speaks with Tina Hoehn, Executive Director wayne County YMCA. Talking about Diabetes  Prevention Progran and A Matter of Balance program. New 24/7 Y Wellness for Y  members.

Carol and her guest discuss Heart Health and Go Red for Women to wear red on Friday, Feb 5th. Guest: Nadine Greco,  WMH Cardiac Rehab Manager. Learn about tips to keep your heart healthy and what  is cardiac rehab.

Carol learns and shares healthy Eating tips with Barbara Pratt, MS, RDN, LDN Manager Nutrition Services  WMH and Christina Savoth, Nutrition Intern Marywood University. Carol and Barbara talk about the new 2020-2025 USDA dietary guidelines and 8 tips to improve your health with  food and activity.

Carol speaks with Tracy Fox, Traffic Safety Coordinator with the Highway Safety Network all about Winter Driving Safety.  Learn how to prepare for winter road travel, dos and don’ts around plow trucks and more...

This week Carol discusses the WMCHC MAT program- Medication Assisted Treatment Program for individuals  with Substance Abuse Disorders related to opioids and alcohol. Guest are Erin  Hernandez, Behavioral Health Case Specialist and Allison Boogertman, Certified  Peer Recovery Specialist.

Carol speaks with Fred Jackson Executive Director, Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers. Talks  about WMCHC services, COVID 19 impact and vaccine. Happy New Year!

Carol speaks with Dave Hoff talking about WMH 2020 and moving into 2021. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Carol talks about Lake Region Urgent Care with Jim Panto, RN, Practice manager. Talking about  services provided but LRUC and new telehealth service availability.

Carol speaks about Emergency Preparedness with Wayne County PA Emergency Management Director Steve  Price. Learn how to prepare for an emergency and winter safety.  #waynecountypa.gov and ready.org

Carol speaks about PROSPER's Virtual Strengthening Family Program starting January. Guest speaker: Karen A  Thomas, Penn State Extension educator.

Carol speaks with Michelle Valinski Wayne County PA Human Services Administrator. They discuss the recent update for the 211 Information and Referral Service number. Anyone in  Wayne county who needs assistance with emergency housing, food, utility and drug  & alcohol assistance should call 211. It’s a 24/7 number.

Carol speaks with Ann Marie Kretchik RDN, LDN, CNSD, Registered Dietitian at WMH and Becca, a  Nutrition Intern at WMH. What is Diabetes? How to make  better food choices for the holidays.

Carol speaks with Valerie Stout WMH Respiratory Therapist, WMH Pulmonary Rehab Program. Learn about COPD, its symptoms and treatments and ways to stay safe during  COVID.

Carol speaks with Anna May Walsh, WMH Hospice and Home Health Social Workers. Their discussion focuses on Hospice, Palliative Care Month, how a social worker can help families cope and  put a plan in place with their loved one.  Carol and Anna also speak about the stages of grief and support available in our community for people dealing with all types of  grief.

Carol speaks with Kristen Shipsky, Alzheier's Association. Learn the early signs, ways to  prevent or delay the onset, support and upcoming program.

Health Works this week with Dr. Sean McVeigh and Tina Cobb CRNP. Talking about respiratory conditions  and keeping your lungs healthy.

Carol speaks with Lu Young RN, Trauma Program Manager about the WMH Trauma and fall prevention programs. Learn about which traumas occur the most and how to prevent  them.

Carol Knier speaks with Michele Minor Wolf from Wayne/Pike County VIP during Domestic Violence Awareness Month 

Carol speaks with JoAnna VanTine - NAMI facilitator and educator. NAMI stands for National Alliance  on Mental Illness. Learn about Support and services available for individuals  dealing with mental illness.