Episodes
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Diabetes Awreness Month
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Episode 190: Jodi Neu, Community Outreach Nurse at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center, joined our Zoom meeting to talk about Diabetes Awareness Month and services they provide for the community. For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today! Sponsored by UH Portage Medical Center.
Friday Oct 23, 2020
[Get Outside] Enjoying Fall in Portage Parks
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Episode 187: Jennifer White of the Portage Park District joined us to chat about the best places to enjoy the beautiful fall colors in Portage County, OH! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today! Sponsored by UH Portage Medical Center. Photo of Morgan Park courtesy of Jennifer Robinson.
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
[Get Outside] Disc Golf
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Episode 172: Scott Campbell designed "The Grassman" disc golf course at West Branch State Park! He called in to share about disc golf and courses throughout Portage County and NE Ohio. He's a member of the NEO Disc Golf Alliance, check out their Facebook Group for more info. Also check out the UDISC app which has a directory of over 10,000 disc golf courses! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
[Get Outside] People are Friendlier at the Park!
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Episode 170: Are people friendlier at the park? We think so! In this short excerpt from e156, Andrea Metzler & Jennifer White of the Portage Park District laugh with Mike about people being friendlier at the park than other places. Do you agree? Click here to listen to the full episode. Please note: this episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, please adhere to social distancing guidelines as suggested.
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
[Get Outside] Hiking Sticks are Cool!
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Episode 168: In this short & fun excerpt from e156, Andrea Metzler & Jennifer White of the Portage Park District talk with Mike about the benefits of using a hiking stick! Click here to listen to the full episode. Please note: this episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, please adhere to social distancing guidelines as suggested.
Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
[Get Outside] Ohio Mountain Biking Trails
Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
Episode 166: Did you know that you don't have to go to Colorado to mountain bike?!?! Jim Olander, the Trail Director at the Cleveland Area Mountain Biking Association (CAMBA), joined us to demystify mountain biking and chat about trails in Portage County & throughout NE Ohio! Check out their Facebook page and/or Facebook community group! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!
Tuesday May 26, 2020
[Get Outside] Park Rx
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Episode 163: Andrea Metzler & Jennifer White share about the Portage Park District's Park Rx program! Also, check out their new Remote Education Programs that were launched as a result of COVID-19. This is an excerpt from e156, click here to listen to the full episode. Please note: this episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, please adhere to social distancing guidelines as suggested.
Thursday May 21, 2020
[Get Outside] West Branch State Park
Thursday May 21, 2020
Thursday May 21, 2020
Episode 162: From camping, hiking & boating, to disc golf and more, West Branch State Park has something for everyone! Park Manager, John Trevelline, joined us to talk about one of Portage County's most popular getaways! Please note: this episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, please adhere to social distancing guidelines as suggested. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
Monday May 18, 2020
[Get Outside] Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park
Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
Episode 161: John Trevelline, Park Manager of Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park, joined us to chat about the wonder of Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park! Please note: this episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, please adhere to social distancing guidelines as suggested. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
Monday May 11, 2020
Overcoming Loneliness During COVID-19
Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
Episode 159: According to the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration, "loneliness and social isolation can be as damaging to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day!" As the COVID-19 crisis continues, we asked Jennifer Parmenter, Clinical Counseling Supervisor at Family & Community Services, Inc., in Kent, OH, to call in to give us some tips on how to overcome loneliness & avoid its deadly consequences! For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!