Provena Mercy Medical Center will host a four-week weight-loss lecture series for community members. Attend all four weeks for free, and you will receive a special weight-loss tool kit. Each evening includes a light dinner and beverage. Topics are: Aug. 3: "Just the Facts." Find out what doctors think about some of the most popular diets. Get the medical facts. What is a "normal" weight? What ...

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The Sussex County Chapter of the American Red Cross reminds community members to stay safe while biking. Health and Safety Director, Melissa Turner said, Many bicycle injuries can be prevented by wearing a correctly-fitting helmet while riding. Even children using tricycles or bikes with training wheels should wear protective headgear.

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The Sussex County Chapter of the American Red Cross reminds community members to stay safe while biking. Health and Safety Director, Melissa Turner said, Many bicycle injuries can be prevented by wearing a correctly-fitting helmet while riding. Even children using tricycles or bikes with training wheels should wear protective headgear.

Tags: American Red Cross, Bicycle Injuries, Bicycle Safety Tips, Bikes, Biking, Community Members, Health And Safety, Health Safety, Helmet, Melissa Turner, Protective Headgear, Safety Director, Sussex, Sussex County Chapter, Training Wheels, Tricycles

The Sussex County Chapter of the American Red Cross reminds community members to stay safe while biking. Health and Safety Director, Melissa Turner said, Many bicycle injuries can be prevented by wearing a correctly-fitting helmet while riding. Even children using tricycles or bikes with training wheels should wear protective headgear.

Tags: American Red Cross, Bicycle Injuries, Bicycle Safety Tips, Bikes, Biking, Community Members, Health And Safety, Health Safety, Helmet, Melissa Turner, Protective Headgear, Safety Director, Sussex, Sussex County Chapter, Training Wheels, Tricycles

WBGU-PBS will host "Operation Reconnect," a free conference on meeting the needs of military service members and their families. The conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Friday in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union theater. Behavioral and health care professionals, educators, students, employers and community members are invited to attend. Topics will include the deployment cycle and ...

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