Diabetes on Track

08/22/2026

South Heartland, we are ON THE MOVE!

Join the 4-county WeCAN Move challenge as we work together to log an incredible 2.5 MILLION minutes of movement in 6 months!

And remember—every minute counts. Walking, biking, swimming, yard work, grocery shopping, PE, sports…if you’re moving, it counts!

⭐ Get moving
⭐ Log your activity
⭐ Help us reach 2.5 million minutes!

📲 Log your minutes: tinyurl.com/WeCANmove250

Keep it going, South Heartland! WeCAN Move it! ❤️🤍💙

08/22/2026

08/20/2026

WeCAN Move it!
Here's the link to enter your minutes: https://wellness-goal-tracker--terryjulian.replit.app/

08/18/2026

Walk and talk with a healthcare professional. Wednesdays at 10 am, this group will meet weekly at the Hastings Family YMCA. You DO NOT have to be a paying member of the Y to participate. The YMCA offers free Walking Memberships. You can sign up at the front desk.

08/15/2026

National Relaxation Day

Take a deep breath—you've earned it.

Relaxation isn't just a luxury; it's an important part of staying healthy. Chronic stress can affect blood sugar levels, making stress management an important part of diabetes prevention.

Today, give yourself permission to slow down:
Take a walk in nature.
Read a good book.
Stretch or practice deep breathing.
Listen to calming music.
Prioritize a good night's sleep.

Even a few minutes of relaxation can help your mind and body recharge.

Your health isn't just about how you eat or how much you move—it's also about how well you rest.

How will you relax today? Share your favorite way to unwind in the comments!

08/14/2026

🇺🇸 **WeCAN Move It Challenge Update!** 🇺🇸
Our community is on the move!
Together, we've logged 74,166 minutes of movement—that's 3% of our goal of 2,500,000 minutes! 🎉
That progress bar is growing!
Every walk, bike ride, workout, swim, game of pickleball, fitness class, dance session, and active moment is helping us build a healthier community while celebrating America's 250th birthday.
Every minute matters, and every participant makes a difference. If you haven't joined yet, there's still time! Invite your family, friends, coworkers, church group, or organization to help us reach our community goal.
Get out this weekend and get in some movement, then track it here!

📱 Log your minutes here: https://tinyurl.com/WeCANmove250
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08/13/2026

Sleep Is Part of Prevention

Getting 7–9 hours of quality sleep each night helps regulate hormones, supports healthy blood sugar, and gives your body time to recharge.

Tonight, make sleep a priority.

08/11/2026

The Mary Lanning Healthcare Laboratory is offering public health fair testing at discounted rates. You don’t have to be a regular MLH patient to sign up for these tests, however, pre-registration is required.
Hastings Community Health Fair is held at Mary Lanning Healthcare Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab located in the Medical Services Building on the Mary Lanning Healthcare Campus on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, 7 - 10 a.m.
More information:

Health Fair Testing The Mary Lanning Healthcare Laboratory is again offering public health fair testing at discounted rates. You don’t have to be a regular MLH patient to sign up for these tests, however, pre-registration is required. Services will be...