Serving Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wood Counties
The National Museum of the Great Lakes announced the return of Yoga by the Boat.
Hosted in collaboration with Parting Clouds Yoga, the events invite participants to unite during an outdoor class against the tranquil backdrop of the Col. James M. Schoonmaker.
Yoga on the Boat events will be held on May 31, June 7, July 12, and July 26 from 9-10 a.m. at the National Museum of the Great Lakes, on the outdoor Great Lakes concrete area near the Schoonmaker. The museum is located at 1701 Front St., Toledo.
The cost is $15 per class
Whether you're an experienced yogi or new to the practice, Yoga by the Boat welcomes individuals of all ages and skill levels. Bring your own mats and join in for a blissful experience by the boat.
“We're excited to again collaborate with Parting Clouds Yoga to host a series of classes in our gorgeous environment,” said Ashley Streichert Lovejoy, marketing and communications manager at NMGL. “It's a great way to combine health and wellness with the rich history of the Great Lakes.”
Following the sessions, attendees are invited to explore the Museum exhibits and board the Schoonmaker and Museum Tug Ohio at a discounted rate of $2 off admission per person or $5 off any Museum membership. Find out more and register at nmgl.org/events.
Ask the Expert
Mercy Health’s Ask the Expert series continues Thursday, May 22, with a focus on mental health in observance of Mental Health Awareness Month. The speaker is from Lucas County Suicide Prevention Coalition and will talk about the suicide prevention method known as QPR.
The one-hour, monthly sessions are held virtually on third Thursday of every month from 12:30-1:30 p.m. via Zoom. To join, participants can call 646-931-3860 or zoom meeting ID: 975 5220 8436. There is no need to pre-register.
‘Spectrum of Possibilities’
Avenues for Autism is accepting registration for the second annual Spectrum of Possibilities Conference, scheduled for Wednesday, June 11, from 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Franciscan Center at Lourdes University.
Healthcare professionals, educators, self-advocates and community members who are passionate about autism support and advocacy are encouraged to attend.
Keynote speaker will be Dr. Kerry Magro, Ed.D., autism self-advocate and consultant to Netflix’s “Love on the Spectrum.”
Registration is $50 for general attendees and $20 for students. Space is limited. Event registration and more information are available online at avenuesforautism.org.
‘Beat the Heat’ event to raise awareness
The 7th Annual “Beat the Heat” event will be held Thursday, May 29, from 1-2 p.m. in the parking lot at Sandusky County Fairgrounds, 712 North St., Fremont.
A joint effort from Sandusky County Children Services, the Humane Society of Sandusky County and the Sandusky County Dog Kennel, the event aims to raise awareness of the dangers of leaving children or pets in an unattended parked car in the heat.
Local celebrities will sit in hot cars while being closely monitored by support teams to share temperature readings, how they are feeling and to show the distress caused by being locked in a hot car for just minutes.
MS support
A Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets in the Magruder Hospital Conference Center, 614 Fulton St., Port Clinton, on the second Tuesday each month from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information, call 419-341-3424.
Hospice offering day camp for grieving kids
Hospice of Northwest Ohio’s offers a summer day camp for grieving kids and teens ages 6-15. The four-day camp, provided at no charge to participants, will be held July 29-Aug. 1 at Camp Miakonda in Toledo.
Path Finders Camp provides opportunities for grieving kids and teens to interact with others who have experienced similar losses in a safe, fun and supportive environment. Separated by age, groups will be led by licensed counselors/social workers and trained volunteers.
Through a variety of camp activities, campers will honor the memory of the person who died, normalize feelings and learn coping skills, participate in fun, outdoor games and activities and make new friends!
Thanks to the generosity of donors, the camp is offered at no cost to participants. Registration is required by completing an online application at hospicenwo.org no later than June 13. Space is limited.
Anyone interested in learning more about attending or volunteering at the camp can call 419-931-5623 or email pathfinderscamp@hospicenwo.org.
Magruder Wound Healing Center earns two awards
The Magruder Wound Healing Center has been awarded two awards from Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. This is great news for the communities we serve, especially those who are dealing with chronic wounds and wounds that just won’t heal.
“This recognition is a testament to our commitment to delivering the highest quality wound care,” said Nehna Dearth, BSN, RN, Clinical Program Director. “Chronic wounds can be devastating, and we are honored to help our patients regain their quality of life through advanced, evidence-based treatments.”
The awards were presented because the Magruder Wound Healing Center scored in the top 10 percent of eligible Healogics Wound Care Centers on the Clinical Excellence measure, which is the Comprehensive Healing Rate weighted by wound mix. The center also achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for 12 consecutive months, including a patient satisfaction rate higher than 92 percent.
Advanced wound care modalities provided by Magruder wound care experts include negative pressure wound therapy, total contact casting, bio-engineered tissues, biosynthetic dressings and growth factor therapies.
