Submitted by Diane Atwood, Catching Health with Diane Atwood
Tuesday, June 4th, 2013, 10:32am
Three people I know got sick over the weekend because of the heat. One had heat stroke and spent a night in the hospital and the other two probably had heat exhaustion. Both happen because the body can't cool itself and both are dangerous heat illnesses, especially heat stroke. Heat rash and sunburn are also heat illnesses, although usually more annoying than dangerous. Read more ...
VA facilities across the Nation are once again holding VA2K walk and roll events on Wednesday, May 15th which is also National Employee Health and Fitness Day. VA2K is designated to help employees recognize the importance of exercise and nutrition and help them live healthier lives. This event also allows the Department of Veteran Affairs to raise awareness and support the needs of homeless Veterans.
Last year’s VA Maine HealthCare Systems VA2K event was hugely successful! During the 2012 event, our community partners and staff donated more to this cause than any VA hospital in the Nation. Approximately $20,000 worth of new items, gift cards and cash were given to support homeless Veterans here in Maine.
Submitted by mparent on Thursday, February 7th, 11:53 am
BikeMaine, a seven-day, 400 mile rolling celebration of Maine will run September 7 through 14.
The loop route, which begins and ends inOrono, will see cyclists camping in the following host communities: Orono, Dover-Foxcroft, Belfast, Castine, Bar Harbor (two nights) and Camp Jordan (Ellsworth). A map of the route is pictured below.
Submitted by mparent on Tuesday, February 5th, 12:39 pm
In celebration of 25 years, you don't want to miss this year's EAST vs. WEST basketball action on Saturday, March 9 at Newman Gymnasium at Husson University in Bangor.
High school all-stars from across the state come together to put on a amazing show for you, complete with slam-dunk and foul shooting contests.
Your ticket is good for all Four action packed games. Enjoy all the games with your friends, family and teammates!
