Mindfulness matters! A beginner’s guide to understanding mindfulness.
What exactly is mindfulness? Mindfulness is defined as a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling in the moment, without interruption or judgment. The best way to begin mindfulness is to just start! Practicing mindfulness has been linked to helping one reduce stress, anxiety, and…
Chili Verde with Sausage & Pumpkin
This fall, try a new pumpkin chili recipe. The tomatillo salsa gives this meal its bright, fresh flavor. Ingredients For the tomatillo salsa: 1 1/2 pounds tomatillos (6 to 8 medium) 5 serrano or 10 jalapeno peppers, stemmed (plus seeds, if you can take the heat) 3 cloves garlic, peeled 1 large white onion, peeled…
Loaf Pan Lasagna with Butternut Squash and Sausage
With flavors from the fall, this lasagna with sausage and butternut squash is guaranteed to be a success. Ingredients: 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds), halved lengthwise and seeded 3 tbsp. salted butter 8 oz. sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 1 onion, sliced 3 tbsp. chopped fresh sage 1/2…
Beef & Noodles
It’s the kind of one-pot dish that keeps you cozy all night, with egg noodles and meltingly tender chicken cooked together in homemade chicken broth. We’ve taken the same concept and improved it by making this beef and noodles recipe even more delicious. This recipe is for you if you enjoy delicate noodles and meat…
Primary Health Network Receives Recognition Badges Through Health and Services Administration
For the second consecutive year, Primary Health Network (PHN) received several prestigious Community Health Quality Recognition awards from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). For more than 50 years, health centers, like Primary Health Network, have delivered affordable, accessible, cost-effective, and quality primary health care to patients regardless of their ability to pay. They…
Tex Mex Grain Bowl
This Tex-Mex grain bowl is unique in that it is both nutritious and delicious. Oatmeal is one of the most regularly sweetened foods. Although most people don’t think of using it in savory dishes, they should! Give this recipe a try! Ingredients: 4 cups water 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning 2 cups old-fashioned oats or…
PRIMARY HEALTH NETWORK ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF ANGELA HOGUE, M.D. AS CMO
Primary Health Network (PHN) announces today an executive appointment designed to strengthen the Community Health Center’s mission to improve access to high-quality health care services. Dr. Angela Hogue has been promoted as the organization’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Hogue began the transition to the role of CMO on September 1, 2022, and succeeds Dr….
Caffeine Intake and Children
There is no amount of caffeine that is safe for anyone under the age of 12. But children are particularly exposed to the effects of caffeine. Due to their lack of maturity and self-control, children and teenagers are more likely to experience side effects because they are less likely to know when they have consumed…
Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing
This stuffed sweet potato with black beans, kale, and hummus dressing is a hearty yet simple 5-ingredient lunch for one. Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato, scrubbed ¾ cup chopped kale 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed ¼ cup hummus 2 tablespoons water Directions: Prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Microwave on High for…
Back to School Tips for Parents
It’s normal for kids and parents to be anxious about returning to school because it means hundreds of new experiences, such as new friends, teachers, clothes, and classrooms. These ten back-to-school suggestions will assist parents and their children in transitioning from vacation mode to a school mentality: Plan and prepare ahead of time. Make a…