Hope for Recovery: Practical Strategies for Dealing with the Complexities of Mental Illness

Hope for Recovery is a six hour class taught by a trained family member that provides practical strategies for dealing with the complexities of mental illness. Participants learn about mental illnesses, treatments, coping and communication strategies, the mental health system, and local resources. This class is ideal for family members and caregivers.

June 25^th in Hinckley – register here

This class is free but registration is required. A flyer with additional information is attached.

Dispelling the Myths: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Trends Seminar

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services  will sponsor “Dispelling the Myths: Deaf and Hard of Hearing 101,” an all-day, free, public training covering various aspects of being deaf and hard of hearing.  The seminar is set for 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, at Eastwood Life Enrichment Center in Mora, Minn. See the full brochure here.

Other topics to be covered include:

• Terminology and definitions

• Communication tips  and methods

• Sign language interpreters

• Hard of hearing issues

• Deaf culture

• Resources

Due to the limited seating, early registration is encouraged by calling the DHS Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services’ St. Cloud office at 1-800-456-3690 or by sending an e-mail to dhhs.stcloud@state.mn.us. When registering, please provide the following information: name and complete address; employer and job title; daytime and evening phone numbers; date of seminar; and email address. A confirmation email or phone call we will be sent about one week before the training. Registration must be received by April 26.

Enjoy you lunch or dinner outside on the NEW picnic tables! The sunshine is coming!

As a member of the Hinckley Fire Museum, we (as FirstLight) have a reusable free ticket available.  Please see Kim in Marketing for this.

Click here for more information about what the museum offers:  http://hinckleyfiremuseum.com/

Happy Doctor’s Day! 

Thank you to all of our WONDERFUL and AMAZING physicians who help make our patients lives healthier and happier!

Did you know the history of National Doctors’ Day? 

• National Doctors’ Day is held every year on March 30th in the United States.
• It is a day to celebrate the contribution of physicians who serve our country by caring for its’ citizens.
• The first Doctor’s Day observance was March 30, 1933 in Winder, Georgia.  Eudora Brown Almond, wife of Dr. Charles B. Almond, decided to set aside a day to honor physicians. This first observance included the mailing greeting cards and placing flowers on graves of deceased doctors.On March 30, 1958, a Resolution Commemorating Doctors’ Day was adopted by the United States House of Representatives. In 1990, legislation was introduced in the House and Senate to establish a national Doctor’s Day. Following overwhelming approval by the United States Senate and the House of Representatives, on October 30, 1990, President George Bush signed S.J. RES. #366 (which became Public Law 101-473) designating March 30th as “National Doctor’s Day.”

source: doctorsday.org