Fitness

Huge pike caught in the BWCA would have broken the Minnesota state record

Spanning northeastern Minnesota and southern Ontario, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness has been a haven for generations of outdoorsmen. That includes Jacob Skorloken, who caught one of the largest pike in state history during his 21st annual canoe trip through the area last month. The 39-year-old was paddling, fishing and camping at the BWCA with his father, Steve, and …

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Generosity from our neighbors supports health in our communities

June 10, 2024 President and CEO of ChristianaCare Janice Nevin, MD, MPH, recently celebrated the giving spirit of community members whose generosity provides vital assistance to our mission of serving our neighbors as knowledgeable, caring partners in health care. Nevin recognized the philanthropic efforts of community partners and individual donors and said their tireless efforts make it possible for ChristianaCare …

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Louisiana will tighten harvest restrictions on redfish

Starting June 20, for the first time since the 1980s, new restrictions will apply to the harvest and size of Louisiana’s popular rockfish. The new regulations are being implemented to improve the state’s redfish population, which state fisheries biologists and managers say has declined recently. Changes in regulations include: four red wines per person per day (decreased from five), with …

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Transforming transgender and gender diverse mental health care

Transgender and gender diverse individuals experience depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts at higher rates than people who are non-trans (cisgender). If you are transgender, you do not identify with the gender you were assigned at birth. If you are gender diverse or non-binary, you may not identify solely with male or female gender, or with either gender. Transgender …

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Project SEARCH enables students to ‘go to the extreme’ with job opportunities

June 7, 2024 Pratyush Pol shared dinner and stories with his family and two mentors from ChristianaCare’s endoscopy department during a celebration of his time as an intern at Project SEARCH, a school-to-work program at ChristianaCare for young adults with disabilities. Melissa MacMurray, BSN, RN, BS, PCCN, nurse manager of Endoscopy, said she has seen a transformation in trainees like …

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Awaiting world record blackfin tuna caught in tournament in Florida

Most record-class fish are caught without much fanfare, but the upcoming world record blackfin tuna caught in Florida on Saturday is an exception. The tuna, which weighed more than 50 pounds, was brought ashore during landing Fins weekend, an annual fundraising tournament held by the Miami Dolphins. In addition to being a world record, the fish took first place in …

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Best water bottles, tested and reviewed

We may generate revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › From daily errands to backcountry missions, many people carry a water bottle at least a few times a week. While you may clutch your “emotional support water bottle” for your morning walk or evening social plans, some outdoor adventures require a …

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Find the health care resources you need as an LGBTQIA+ person

June 5, 2024 you are an LGBTQIA+ person, you could have probably faces challenges in finding a safe, There are many great resources available for queer and trans people looking for new providers, but they are not always easy to find. And making sure you find the right provider is important for your long run-long-term health goals. A lack of …

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Freediver Spears waits for Pompano record during tournament in Florida

It was mid-day on May 18 when Troy von Blankenburg and his two spearfishing friends went over the side of their 25-foot SeaVee boat, the VonZan Deep. They were freediving and looking for large saltwater fish on an artificial reef about 50 miles west of Tampa, Florida. The pressure was also on as Blankenburg, Jared DeBlecourt and Josh McCann competed …

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Congratulations to the 2024 Excellence in Nursing Award winners!

June 6, 2024 To honor nurses who give their best every day, ChristianaCare’s Professional Nurse Council celebrated the Excellence in Nursing awards at four ceremonies on campus during Nurses Month in May. These nurses were nominated by their peers for exceptional care and dedication to serving with love and excellence. The awards recognized more than 110 outstanding nurses at ChristianaCare. …

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