City of Visalia Health & Wellness Clinic

Our Office Will Be CLOSED Monday, December 26th. Regular Office Hours Will Resume Tuesday, December 27th at 8:00 am.... We Will Be OPEN Monday, January 2nd for Regular Hours.

Trivia of the Day for Friday!!!! DID YOU KNOW... Coughs clock in at about 60 mph. Viruses and colds get spread around the office and the classroom quickly during cold and flu season. With 60 mph coughs spraying germs far and wide, it’s no wonder.

HOLIDAY HOURS! Wednesday, 11/23 8am - 12pm Thursday, 11/24 CLOSED Friday, 11/25 CLOSED

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY!!!! Mini Pumpkin Pies | Pumpkin Pie Pops! These mini pumpkin pie pops have all of the wonderful flavors of pumpkin pie in a cute little single sized portion. They kind of end up like a cross between pumpkin pie and a pumpkin cookie. Serve these individual pumpkin pies as part of a holiday dessert buffet.... Ingredients For the Mini Pumpkin Pies: 2 Deep Dish Frozen Pie Crusts (9 inch) cup Pumpkin Puree cup Brown Sugar 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice 1 Egg, beaten 6" Lollipop Sticks (optional) For the Glaze: cup Icing Sugar teaspoon Vanilla Extract 2 to 4 Tablespoons Maple Syrup Instructions For the Mini Pumpkin Pies: Defrost the frozen pie crusts on the counter for one hour. Remove from the pie tins and roll flat with a rolling pin. Use a pumpkin cookie cutter to cut out the pumpkin shapes. Preheat the oven to 350F. Combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice in a small bowl and mix well. On a parchment lined baking sheet or a silicone baking mat, set out half of the pumpkin shapes. Brush the beaten egg over top of each of the entire pumpkin shapes. Gently press the lollipop stick into the pie dough, making sure it's indented slightly into the dough. There should be at least 1 inch of lollipop stick pressed into the dough. Add a small spoonful of pumpkin mixture to the center of the shape, over the lollipop stick, being sure to leave at least half an inch of space around the outer edges of the pumpkin shape to seal it closed. Line up the other half of the pumpkin shapes on top of the bottom pumpkin shape and the pumpkin mixture. Press the edges closed slightly with your fingers. Using a fork, press around the edges of the pumpkin shape to seal it completely. Brush the top of the pumpkins with the beaten egg. Bake at 350F for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. (I baked mine for 23 minutes). For the Glaze Combine the icing sugar and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Add the maple syrup, 1 Tablespoon at a time until you have a slightly runny glaze. (I used 3 Tablespoons of maple syrup, but you might need slightly more or less). Pour the glaze into a zip lock bag, seal it closed, then cut off a small corner of the bag. Gently squeeze the glaze over the mini pumpkin pies. Enjoy!

Trivia of the Day for Friday!!!! DID YOU KNOW... Scientists say the higher your I.Q. the more you dream. ... While this may be true, don’t take it as a sign you’re mentally lacking if you can’t recall your dreams. Most of us don’t remember many of our dreams and the average length of most dreams is only 2-3 secondsbarely long enough to register.

HOLIDAY HOURS! Monday, 11/21 8am - 4pm Tuesday, 11/22 8am - 4pm Wednesday, 11/23 8am - 12pm... Thursday, 11/24 CLOSED Friday, 11/25 CLOSED See more

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY!!!! 4 Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore Most aches and pains aren't a sign of something serious, but certain symptoms should be checked out. See a doctor if you feel any of these things:... 1. Weakness in Your Arms and Legs If you get weak or numb in your arm, leg, or face, it can be a sign of a stroke, especially if it's on one side of your body. Get help quickly if you suddenly can't see well, get a bad headache, feel confused, or have problems speaking or understanding. 2. Chest Pain When it comes to chest pain, it's better to be safe than sorry. "Any chest pain, especially accompanied by sweating, pressure, shortness of breath, or nausea, should be evaluated by a medical professional right away," says Shilpi Agarwal, MD, with One Medical Group in Washington, DC. If your chest feels tight or heavy, and it lasts more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back again, get help. Don't try to tough it out. 3. Blood in Your Urine If you have blood in your urine and you also feel a lot of pain in your side or in your back, you may have kidney stones. A kidney stone is a small crystal made of minerals and salts that forms in your kidney and moves through the tube that carries your urine. If you see blood in your urine and you also have an increase in feeling that you urgently need to pee, make frequent trips to the bathroom, or feel burning when you urinate, you may have a severe bladder or kidney infection. Don't wait to see your doctor, especially if you have a fever. 4. Wheezing Breathing problems should be treated right away. If you're wheezing, or hear a whistling sound when you breathe, see your doctor. Breathing problems should be treated right away. If you're wheezing, or hear a whistling sound when you breathe, see your doctor. It may be from asthma, a lung disease, a severe allergy, or exposure to chemicals. Your doctor can figure out what's causing it and how to treat it. If you have allergic asthma, an allergist or pulmonologist (lung specialist) will create a plan to manage it and reduce flare-ups. Wheezing can also be caused by pneumonia or bronchitis. Are you coughing up yellow or green mucus? Do you also have a fever or shortness of breath? If so, you may have bronchitis that's turning into pneumonia. "Time to see your doctor."

The nurses at the City of Visalia Health & Wellness Clinic support World Diabetes Day! #covhwcsupportsdiabetes #elitesupportsdiabetes

Just a reminder! The clinic will be closed Friday, November 11th for Veterans Day. We will resume regular business hours Monday the 14th. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause!

Wellness Wednesday!!!! Thyroid Disease and Risk Factors It's estimated that as many as 59 million Americans have a thyroid problem, but the majority don't know it yet.... The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland located in your neck, is your master gland of metabolism. When your thyroid doesn't function, it can affect every aspect of your health, especially your weight, brain chemistry (contributing or leading to depression and anxiety), energy levels, and heart health. Undiagnosed thyroid problems can increase your risk of obesity, heart disease, infertility, and a host of other symptoms and health problems. So, while you don't need to have all of these thyroid risk factors, signs and symptoms in order to have a thyroid condition, recognizing the them is important-and taking action to get a proper diagnosis and treatment is essential. Some of the key risk factors for thyroid disease include: Gender: Women face a greater risk of thyroid disease than men. Age: Thyroid disease is more common as we get older, especially after 50 (but it can affect people of any age). Being a current or former smoker Trauma or surgery to the neck Thyroid and Neck Changes Common to Thyroid Conditions An enlarged neck A visible or palpable lump or lumps in your neck Feeling of a lump in your throat when swallowing Your neck or throat feels sensitive, and ties, scarves, or turtlenecks don't feel comfortable A sore throat

In Honor of Those who served, We will be closing our office on Friday, November 11th. Happy Veterans Day!

Trivia of the Day for Friday!!!! Q: Water Never Goes Bad, So Why Does It Need a Expiration Date? A: The expiration date on bottled water has certain benefits for the manufacturer. Although water, in and of itself, does not go bad, the plastic bottle it is contained in does "expire," and will eventually start leaching chemicals into the water.