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The Waterford at Williamsburg Ends Ice Skating Workshop With Final Show

shayne — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:04:04 +0000

The residents of the Waterford at Williamsburg capped off their four week workshop on ice skating with an ice show on April 14th. The workshop was presented by Fern Coon of the Lincoln Ice Skating Association. The first session offered a chance for residents to reminisce about ice skating experiences when they were young, and the following three workshops covered equipment, costumes, and a variety of technical skills. They also had the opportunity to make “glitzy gloves”, which the residents wore when they attended the show and waved to the skaters who performed.

The Waterford at Williamsburg is a premier Assisted Living Facility located at 3940 Pine Lake Road, and is home to approximately 40 residents. A second Waterford location is at Union College, 4848 South 48th Street. Additionally, The Waterford at Wilderness Hills located at 8939 Keystone Drive is a new memory care facility that has recently opened. The Waterford Communities is proud to say that their “Caring Ways Inspire Better Days” for residents.

For more information about The Waterford, please contact Barb Sahling or Pam Carlson at (402) 423-0000 or by email at bsahling@thewaterford.net. You can visit their website at www.thewaterford.net.

Lincoln Hosts National Martial Arts Championships in Nebraska

shayne — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:03:58 +0000

This past March, Lincoln played host to one of the 2013 Tiger Rock National Championships. The National Championships are held in several locations around the United States and are part of the path for competitors on the way to the World Championships coming up in New Orleans, LA.

Held at the University of Nebraska’s Cook Pavilion, the competition had well over 2,000 competitors and families in attendance. Competitors came from Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Minnesota. Competition areas included sparring, traditional forms, team sparring, free design forms, Xtreme forms, board breaking, and agility course competition.

The competition at Tiger Rock events is intense and at the same time manages to remain very positive, as students meet both victory and defeat with humility and honor. One of the tenets of Tiger Rock Martial Arts is “community”. As part of this, owner Jeff Dousharm presented a donation on behalf of the event, instructors and competitors to City Impact in Lincoln for the sum of $500.

After over 18 years in Nebraska, Tiger Rock continues to serve and support the Lincoln community. You can visit their website at tracademy.com or find them on Facebook for more information on local events.

Waste Connections Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness with Pink Recycling Bins in Nebraska

shayne — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:02:12 +0000

Waste Connections of Nebraska, with the help of cancer survivor Kim Mittlestadt, are reaching out to the community through pink recycling bins. Waste Connections is offering the pink bins by request, and subsequently will donate one dollar to the American Cancer Society for each month the bin is in use. The promotion and visibility of recycling and cancer awareness are what make these bins an exciting addition, as both are current issues affecting our local and global communities. Waste Connections is proud to give back to the Lincoln community–and give their new and existing customers a chance to support these causes–in addition to providing their reliable waste removal services for Lincoln residents.

Waste Connections, Inc. is an integrated solid waste services company that provides waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services. They serve more than two million residential, commercial, and industrial customers in 31 states.

For more information about Waste Connections of Nebraska, please contact Eric Bergin at (402) 432-5639 or by email at ericb@wasteconnections.com. You can visit their website at www.wasteconnections.com.

The Ambassador Health System Named Quality Respiratory Care Provider in Nebraska

shayne — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:01:53 +0000

The Ambassador Health System‘s Lincoln and Omaha facilities, offering short-term rehabilitation, extended care and adult pulmonary services, have been named quality respiratory care providers by The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) under a new program to ensure patients and residents in skilled nursing facilities have access to services provided by qualified respiratory therapists. Organizations that meet the Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) requirements provide a level of respiratory care consistent with national standards and guidelines, and should be commended for their commitment to quality care.

The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) is a not-for-profit, professional organization, consisting of 46,000 respiratory therapists, physicians, and other health care professionals. AARC is dedicated to assisting persons with respiratory diseases receive safe and effective respiratory care.

The Ambassador Health System has been a regional leader in post-acute health care for three decades. A local corporation, family-owned by Timothy and Sally Juilfs of Nebraska City, The Ambassador Health System operates skilled nursing facilities in Lincoln, Nebraska City, Omaha and Sidney, Iowa. By focusing on “The Art of Caring,” The Ambassador is able to provide quality, individualized care for its patients and residents in an environment that fosters independence, choice, and dignity.

For more information about The Ambassador Health System, please call (402) 488-2355 or visit their website at www.ambhealthsys.com.

Culture of Wellness Conference Targets Health Professionals and Clinics in Nebraska

shayne — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:56 +0000

An innovative conference for physicians and health care professionals will be held May 17 and 18 at the Lied Lodge in Nebraska City. The theme is Creating a Culture of Wellness in Healthcare Settings and the event is sponsored by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, the Nebraska Medical Association, and Nebraska Methodist College.

Key speakers include Dr. Edward Phillips from the Institute for Lifestyle Medicine at Harvard Medical School, who has been providing sold-out wellness courses in Boston for many years. Dr. Jeremy Lazarus, a psychiatrist and President of the American Medical Association, will speak on Managing Stress, Achieving Balance, and Preventing Burnout for Healthcare Professionals. Matt Davison, former star Husker athlete and current Husker broadcaster, will close the conference with a presentation on wellness leadership. Dr. Anderson, an M.D., Ph.D. at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, will speak about Diet and Exercise as Medicine for the Whole Body: An Uncensored View.

The conference will provide ten continuing education credits for a variety of health professions. For more information about the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services conference, visit www.dhhs.ne.gov/WellnessConference2013.

ICARE Device, Developed by Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital’s Research Institute, Finalist for National Award

shayne — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:54 +0000

Relearning to walk and staying physically active are important goals for people recovering from a disabling injury or illness. Expensive robotic gait devices can help accelerate a person’s ability to walk and build conditioning, but at a cost of $300,000 or more, these devices are not readily available outside of a specialized rehabilitation hospital.

Led by renowned gait specialist Judith Burnfield, PhD, PT, researchers at the Institute for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska, in collaboration with co-investigator Carl Nelson, PhD, from the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, developed a new therapeutic elliptical trainer for people of all abilities, even those with extremely limited mobility.

The device, called the Intelligently Controlled Assistive Rehabilitation Elliptical, or “ICARE” system, is based on analyses of more than 130 volunteer subjects with and without disabilities. It provides customized pedal propulsion so it is easy for individuals to begin and maintain exercise on the elliptical. The motorized control has a sensor that automatically adjusts the level of support depending on the person’s needs during exercise.

Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital is located at 5401 South Street and can be reached at (402) 489-7102 or www.Madonna.org.

2012 United Way/Community Health Charities Campaign Exceeds $6.8 Million

shayne — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:50 +0000

As reported to the Lincoln community at the April 15th United Way Annual Meeting, the United Way/Community Health Charities Campaign has exceeded its fundraising goal, raising a record-setting $6,739,560. “The support and willingness of the Lincoln community to contribute is gratifying.” stated Barry Gates, 2012 Campaign Chair. “Their generosity enables United Way to invest in programs that will ensure more and more youth will graduate from high school and that individuals and families in crisis will get the support they need.”

“United Way’s nationally, while increasing their campaign totals, are doing so at a much slower rate. We are proud to say that United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County had the highest rate of increase of comparable communities for the last five years,” stated Michelle Bring, Sr. Director of Resource Development.

The top ten community supporters in terms of dollars raised include: State of Nebraska, Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Zoetis (formerly Pfizer Animal Health), Union Bank & Trust Company, Allied Insurance, Federal Government (CFC), Nelnet, City of Lincoln, Assurity Life Insurance Company.

For more information, please visit the United Way website at www.unitedwaylincoln.org.

Local Vemma Nutrition Brand Partners Attend Annual Convention in Las Vegas

shayne — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:46 +0000

Vemma Nutrition, a Health & Wellness Company, held their annual convention at the Mirage in Las Vegas April 4-6th. Vemma announced record breaking sales of $18 million and record breaking growth of 25,000 new Brand Partners & Customers in one month (March 2013). Lincoln residents who attended were Ronda Esquivel, Gwen Cook, Anne Cook and Dr. Shawn Lasko from California (pictured from left to right).

Some of the special guest speakers included Darren Hardy (Publisher & Editorial Director, “Success” Magazine), Bob Proctor (Featured in the blockbuster hit, “The Secret” and bestselling author of “You Were Born Rich”), Dr. Oz (Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Author & Television Personality), and Chris & Heidi Powell (TV Celebrity Transformation Specialists & Vemma Bod•ē Spokespeople).

Other convention highlights included a private concert by Season 2 winner of “The Voice” – Jermaine Paul during the Achievement Awards Night. In addition, the convention attendees were treated to a surprise visit by Hollywood Director Sean McNamara and actress Lauren Holly. They were there filming live footage from the convention for “Hoovey the Movie” – the family story of one of Vemma’s own Elite Leaders, Jeff & Ruth Elliott.

If you would like to learn more about Vemma Nutrition, the products or business opportunities, please contact Brand Partner Anne M. Cook at (402) 440-7789.

Victory Quest Announces ‘Quest For The Vets’ 5k Challenge Event in Nebraska

shayne — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:32 +0000

Victory Quest has announced that their ‘Quest for the Vets’ event, including a 5k Ultimate Obstacle Course Challenge Run to celebrate Memorial Day, will be held on Monday, May 27th at Camp Gargano. The event will begin at 1 p.m. with the raising of the United States Flag by the Color Guard and the singing of the National Anthem, with the race beginning immediately afterwards. The challenge run will have several divisions to participate in, including men’s, women’s, youth (one mile), family, and teams. Additionally, a free mini-obstacle course will be available for children 7 and under. Food and music will be available throughout the day, and the Camp Gargano Clubhouse will be open to provide indoor shelter.

You can find more information or register on their website, victoryquest.com or contact Victory Quest by email at info@victoryquest.com.

Well Workplace Nebraska Offers Worksite Wellness Training

shayne — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:29 +0000

Well Workplace Nebraska (WWPNE) assists companies in the process of strategically building wellness into the way they do business. WWPNE provides Well Workplace University, a training designed to help wellness practitioners and business leaders build and sustain results-oriented employee wellness programs. Whether your company is just starting out, or has a long-standing wellness program, this is a training you don’t want to miss! Well Workplace University is FREE for members of WWPNE. Upon completing the Well Workplace training, WWPNE member companies are eligible to apply for the nationally recognized Well Workplace Award.

Visit www.wellnesscouncil.org to learn about Well Workplace Nebraska membership opportunities and how to become one of America’s Healthiest Companies!