Your Wellness
This quarterly newsletter brings you timely tips and valuable insights. Stay informed and empowered on your journey to better health, every season.
Summer is the perfect time to embrace the outdoors and prioritize your well-being.
Here are some simple ways to stay health while enjoying the season:
- Hydration is key, keep your body cool and energized by drinking plenty of water.
- Protect your skin, apply sunscreen regularly, wear a hat and seek shade to prevent sunburn and skin damage.
- Beat the heat, avoid outdoor activities during peak sun hours and take cooling breaks indoors when needed.
- Enjoy fresh summer foods, stay nourished with hydrating fruits and veggies like watermelon, cucumbers and berries.
- Exercise smartly, move your workouts to the early morning or evening to avoid overheating in the midday sun.
- Bug bite prevention, use insect repellent and wear light-colored clothing to keep mosquitoes and ticks at bay.
Keep Moving
Staying active is all about consistency, enjoyment and finding what works for you. Whether it's a solo run, a family bike ride or a group fitness class, movement is a great way to boost energy and strengthen both body and mind. Challenge yourself this season to try a new activity or invite a friend to join you.
Looking for a fitness class? Riverview Health offers free fitness classes at our two Rehab & Fitness Center locations.
Upcoming Events
Join us for our virtual summer wellness book club this July!
The Happiness Equation by Neil Pasricha
Simply obtain your copy and sign up to join us for this relaxed study on creating more happiness in our lives!
Embrace the Summer: Your Guide to a Healthy Season
Summer is here, bringing sunshine, warm breezes and endless opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors! With longer days and rising temperatures, we encourage our patients to embrace the season, whether it's swimming, hiking, gardening or simply unwinding in the fresh air.
In this issue of our newsletter, we'll share essential summer wellness tips, practice updates and ways to stay healthy while making the most of this vibrant season. Prioritizing movement, hydration and self-care during the warmer months can do wonders for both body and mind, and we're here to support you every step of the way.
Do one thing: small changes make a big impact.
The summer season can be a motivating time to make changes. Try these 3 small but impactful daily changes to jump start your best health year yet!
Prioritizing Mental Wellness
Taking care of your behavioral health is just as important as maintaining physical wellness. Your emotional and mental well-being influence your daily life, relationships and overall health. Prioritizing mental wellness is a journey, not a destination. By building health habits, seeking support when needed and making self-care a priority, you can cultivate a balanced, resilient mind. Riverview Health Behavioral Care is here to help every step of the way.
Dr. Barbera and the team at Riverview Health Behavioral Care are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective psychological assessment and treatment for individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, insomnia, stress-related disorders, OCD, tobacco use and weight management.
With a commitment to helping patients achieve their goals, Dr. Barbera is passionate about expanding Riverview Health's behavioral health program. He sees patients at the Employer Health Centers, ensuring accessible and comprehensive care for those in need.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Barbera, call the Employer Health Center directly at 317.776.3456.
Meet our Dieticians
Laura Landrey, RD
Laura is a registered dietitian and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics from Purdue University, and a Master of Science degree in human nutrition from Central Michigan University. She is also a certified health and well-being coach through Wellcoaches. Laura maintains a positive, collaborative focus with clients to support both realistic and sustainable changes toward personal health goals.
Erin Sills, RD
Erin is a registered dietitian and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics from Ball State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Kentucky. She is also a certified health coach through Dr. Sears Wellness Institute. As a registered dietitian, health coach and nutrition educator, Erin encourages her clients toward healthier lifestyles through nutrition and wellness education.
To schedule an appointment with one of our dieticians, please call the Employer Health Center directly at 317.776.3456.