What if the key to happiness is more than 2000 years old – and we just forgot it? By Michelle Jenck, M Ed Beginning Fall 2027, the University of Michigan’s College of…
Category: In Good Health
IN GOOD HEALTH: Learning to Work
Work Isn’t a 4-Letter Word By Michelle Jenck, M-Ed I once attended a seminar where a learning disabilities expert said something that stuck with me: A teacher’s job is to…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Should You Use AI for Health Information?
By Leanna Coy, FHP-BC When looking for information, the internet long ago replaced the encyclopedia. Now, with growing popularity, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming the go-to for information. About one-third of…
Health Breakdown: When eroding faith in health institutions collides with weaker public health systems
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC A parasitic infection causing severe diarrhea has affected thousands of people across the United States (U.S.) this year. Cyclosporiasis is an infection caused by food or water…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Where Is All the Money Going?
Something doesn’t add up. By Michelle Jenck, M ed Colleges and universities are going broke. Hospitals continue to struggle financially despite record healthcare spending. Public schools receive more funding per…
IN GOOD HEALTH – WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: Summer Sun Safety
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC Summer is in full swing, with the sun shining on your favorite hiking, boating, and beach activities. Sunny days can boost your mood and vitamin D, helping balance…
IN GOOD HEALTH: The Gift of Not Knowing
Turning micro-epiphanies into miracles By Michelle Jenck I really don’t like the word “transformation.” It has become a buzzword like so many others that once held a positive meaning but now seems…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and the Window of Opportunity for Brain Health
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC KEY TAKEAWAYS: The timing for starting HRT may matter more than the decision itself Late initiation carries added risks The science is still evolving The history of…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Sad, Scared and Fluffy After 50
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Pioneer has been publishing a series of articles about menopause health issues, treatments, resources and suggestions from menopause expert, Leanna Coy, FNP-BC. See below for links to these articles….
IN GOOD HEALTH: Medicare Now Covering GLP-1 Drugs for Weight Loss – GLP-1 Bridge Program Short-term ‘Demonstration’
By Leanna Coy, FNP BC In 2003, Congress made changes to Medicare. The Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act barred weight loss medication coverage. This came on the heels of diet pill…
