WCA Group Health Trust Archives

3 Tips for Living a Healthier Lifestyle

We all know that sometimes it is hard to manage a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Thanks to our friends at Group Health Trust, we’ve got some tips and tricks to living a healthy lifestyle in Wisconsin. From getting outdoors and enjoying the fresh air, to finding a healthy restaurant to dine-in (or take-out!) Wisconsin has some of the best options to help you create your balanced lifestyle.

3 Ways to Better Your Mental Wellness Today

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Have you felt your mental wellness drop off during the COVID-19 pandemic? Or, maybe you’re experiencing effects from mild seasonal affective disorder. We are joining the national movement to raise awareness about mental wellness this May for Mental Health Awareness Month. Let’s dive into 3 ways you can better your mental wellness this year while in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Alcohol and Drug Abuse Recovery Group Health Trust

How You Can Help Wisconsin Teens Dealing with Alcohol and Substance Abuse

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Mental health and substance abuse therapist, Alex Kress, explains how getting involved in treatment services and the local recovery community can lead to positive changes for Wisconsin teens dealing with alcohol and substance use issues.

Organic Cooking KC Thorson Group Health Trust

Tips for Cooking Organic Meals with Wisconsin Products

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Organic cooking coach, KC Thorson, shares her tips for preparing fast and delicious meals using organic products found in Wisconsin. Get great-tasting recipes you can try at home.

Bullying Prevention Starts with Student Action

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Wisconsin Safe Communities equips Adams-Friendship High School students with strategies to combat bullying among peers and spread positivity.

Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation First Breath Program

Four Tips to Quit Smoking from Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation

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It’s hard to quit smoking – no doubt about it! But it is possible, and a good support system can make all the difference. Participants in the Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation's First Breath Program explain what helped them the most on their journey to quit smoking and the benefits that followed.

Retired Wisconsin Police Officer Talks Openly About Suicide Prevention

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My husband tells me we would be invited to more parties if I was content to tell people that I retired after 26 years of being a police officer. But, instead I feel compelled to tell people that, in my retirement, I am working hard and fast…

FACT students picking up cigarette butts

Students Join the Conversation About e-Cigarettes and Vaping in Schools

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To effectively address youth health issues, we need to invite youth to the table. Members of FACT are in grades 7-12 and work to spread the truth about tobacco in communities throughout the state. The program is managed by the American Lung Association and we rely heavily on guidance from the program’s Youth Board. Their valuable insights help us develop informed prevention strategies that resonate with teens.