Lincoln County Health Department
'A win-win for everyone': New county initiative strives to lessen waste, help others
A new initiative connecting financially-strapped patients with much needed but unused diabetic supplies recently started in Lincoln County. While diabetes a chronic disease with no cure, impacting millions and can lead to possibly fatal consequences, insulin can be a critical treatment tool, but it can also be expensive.
On the move: New Walking Club Forms
LINCOLN COUNTY - The steps and the social interaction of are of equal measure for Lincoln County Wellness Walkers, a new walking club that began earlier this month and aims to help people be their healthiest.“Part of my vision was to form a community of individuals who can motivate and encourage each other into wellness, social connection, and safety,” said Shannon Burkemper, chief medical officer for the Lincoln County Ambulance District. “We hope to have guest walkers who will come out to answer questions, demonstrate, and possibly provide feedback.”The new club is for people of all ages and meets every Tuesday regardless of walking status — be it a beginner, intermediate, or expert walker.