Tag: health

Health Night Out Mission and History

This audience picture does not include social distancing and other pandemic guidelines that will be part of future gatherings.

Phyllis Ketring Health Night Out (HNO) has become a SaddleBrooke tradition. For about 23 years, medical and health professionals have driven to SaddleBrooke to give an evening presentation. For some, it is a lengthy drive. Occasionally, a doctor even arrives in scrubs after a late surgery. As with so many SaddleBrooke activities, this one began…

Health Fair Update

Immunization providers plan to attend the fair unless prohibited by virus guidelines.

Phyllis Ketring, Publicity Coordinator The SaddleBrooke Health Fair Planning Committee is preparing for the annual Health Fair scheduled on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon. Because no one can predict the pandemic situation for the latter half of October, the whole process may be dismantled at a moment’s notice rather than compromise the…

Medicare and Me: Don’t Delay, Call Now!

Leah Kari, Certified Medical Representative Home delivered meals! Rides to doctor’s appointments! Hearing aids for a zero-dollar copay, and dental care too! These ads flood the airwaves. We dial into a large call center staffed by licensed insurance agents who’ll discuss Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan benefits. Benefits have restrictions, and you’ll need the…

Health Fair Update

Volunteers ready for action

Phyllis Ketring, Publicity Coordinator The SaddleBrooke Health Fair Planning Committee is aware of the dangers presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and that SaddleBrooke residents are at high risk for contracting and suffering from the illness. We also recognize that no one knows what the pandemic situation will be in the latter half of October. The Health…

Medicare and Me: COVID-19 and You

Leah Sugar Kari, certified medical representative and licensed insurance agent specializing in Medicare products You’re doing the good stuff—social distancing, vigorous hand washing, and staying at home to do your part in halting the progression of the COVID-19 virus. As partners in your health care, Medicare and your insurance plan are providing important assistance to…

Health Night Out: Fitness That Fits

Janis Bottai, Vital Moves

Phyllis Ketring In May, Health Night Out will feature its regularly scheduled speaker provided that MountainView is open for meetings at that time. Janis Bottai, owner of Vital Moves, is a functional aging specialist who served as the fitness coordinator of the SaddleBrooke One fitness center from 1993-1996. Over the years of working with clients,…

Save the Date for the Health Fair on October 24

Phyllis Ketring Mark your calendars for October 24, for the annual SaddleBrooke Health Fair. After you mark your calendars, make a note on your “To Do” lists to volunteer for the upcoming fair. Volunteering on a Saturday morning takes less than two hours, with a brief orientation prior to the fair. It’s that easy. And it’s fun.…

Medicare and Me: Social Distancing and Remote Enrollments

Leah Sugar Kari, certified medical representative and licensed insurance agent specializing in Medicare products We live in unprecedented times. Each hour brings vital news about the serious health situation in our world, our country, and our neighborhoods. As seniors coping with coronavirus (COVID-19), our daily lives have changed and health matters are of utmost importance. Yet, with every challenge…

Health Fair 2020 Will Be October 24

Phyllis Ketring The upcoming SaddleBrooke Health Fair will be later than usual this year. Mark your calendars and remind your traveling friends and neighbors for the 2020 Health Fair on Oct. 24. This date change may allow more people to attend this always popular event. Volunteers are the heartbeat of the fair. If you want to…