Since 2010, No More Empty Pots (NMEP) has worked to connect individuals and groups to improve self-sufficiency, regional food security and economic resilience of urban and rural communities through advocacy and action. Our efforts to combat food insecurity while strengthening a more robust and resilient local food system have led us to Community Harvest.
My, how things shift in a matter of a year, let alone a year and a half. We’ve gone from talking about the importance of being well at work, to being well at home, to simultaneously accomplishing the two. Shifting dialogue to the braiding between these parts, we meet the sanctity, necessity, and fragility of mental health.
The Wellbeing Partners is pleased to announce it was recently awarded a $25,000 one-year grant from United Way of the Midlands. Thanks to the generosity of the United Way donors, The Healthy Neighborhood Store project aims to increase the availability and affordability of healthy foods and increase knowledge of nutrition, meal planning and preparation by providing consumer and store owner education. technical assistance and point of sale promotions. The program is currently being implemented at Las Nenas Zamora Market in southeast Omaha.
Planning the transition to long-term care for a parent is stressful even under ordinary circumstances, but during the pandemic, the decision can be mind-boggling. But COVID-19 doesn’t change the fundamental aging process. There are many instances in which senior living may be the best and most appropriate setting for your loved one.
economic consequences of tobacco use. Our efforts in tobacco prevention have focused on creating healthier environments that prevent youth from starting, support individuals who are considering or attempting to quit, and reducing exposure to secondhand smoke and aerosols.
I began my role with The Wellbeing Partners over two years ago, shortly after my daughter joined our family. The position was part time, flexible, and a “perfect fit” for a stay-at-home mom. Seeing that the work aligned with my expertise in child development and the mission was something I cared about, I jumped at the opportunity.
The Wellbeing Partners grew from deep roots to activate change in community and workplace wellbeing. Wellbeing (health + wellness) is the secret ingredient to building social and human capital, which is necessary for Nebraska and Iowa’s future success.
This article presents three actions you can apply when feeling stress and overwhelm. You can engage those feelings through the mind and body to reduce the physical and mental impacts of stress on your health.
May was Mental Health Awareness Month. Below are some key takeaways to continue exploring mental health awareness and self-care.
There have been several influences in my life that have helped to shape the person that I have become. My parents, my sibling, my husband, my children, my friends, my teachers, my co-workers….pretty much anyone that I have met has left a bit of themselves within me.