Prevention Pointers

In 1992, the Waushara Prevention Council, Inc. began publishing a prevention column in the area’s free weekly paper, the Waushara Resorter.  With a circulation of 10,800 households, the column carries a prevention message to every Waushara County household regarding a variety of topics, activities and information to promote a healthy community.

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Depression in Older Adults

3/18/16 DEPRESSION IN OLDER ADULTS   Depression is a common problem with older people.  True or False?   The answer is True.  According to WEB MD, clinical depression affects about 6 million Americans age 65 and older. Yet, only 10% … Continued

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Valentine’s Day Health

2/12/16 Valentine’s Day Health   Valentine’s Day is a great time to celebrate love. It can be a reminder to make healthy choices part of your everyday life. Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day on your own or with someone else, … Continued

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Fitness Flurry

1/29/16 4th Annual Fitness Flurry   Are you looking for FREE fun activities to get you and the family out of the house? Are you interested in exploring new ways to move, support your resolutions, and improve your life? If … Continued

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Upward Bound

05/20/2016 Recent Highlights for FSC’s Upward Bound   As the last day of school gets closer, Forward Service Corporation’s Upward Bound Central program serving Waushara has been busy with field trips, celebrating our seniors, and planning for the 2016 summer … Continued

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Parents Who Host Lose the Most

05/13/2016 Parents Who Host Lose the Most Did you know? 4% of students have had a drink of alcohol in their lives 6% of student reported drinking alcohol within the last 30 days 2% of students reported binge drinking in … Continued

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