Falcon Health Center

12/22/2025

Feelings of stress and anxiety can often feel the most overwhelming at the beginning of the week. This Monday, try this soothing snow globe practice to help calm your mind and think more clearly.

❄️ Start by finding a quiet spot and imagine your worries are like snowflakes swirling around in a snow globe that’s been shaken hard.

❄️ Begin taking deep, slow breaths and visualize your negative feelings falling, just like snowflakes. Continue these deep breaths until your mind begins to settle and the snowflakes rest on the ground.

❄️ Then take a minute or two to remember your positive, serene feelings and reflect on them during stressful moments.

12/21/2025

❄️ 𝗗𝗬𝗞? Winter weather can take a toll on your skin. Cold air, indoor heating, low humidity and winter winds can all lead to dryness.

Keep your skin healthy and hydrated this season with these simple tips:

💧 Moisturize often, especially your hands
🏠 Use a humidifier at home
🚰 Drink plenty of water
🧼 Skip harsh soaps
🚿 Keep showers shorter and avoid very hot water

12/20/2025

Protect yourself and your health. 🧡 Falcon Health Center offers 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗘𝗣 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 for individuals at higher risk of HIV exposure.

Our team provides education, testing and support in a safe, judgment-free environment. Schedule your appointment today.

12/19/2025

When battling a cold or the flu, many people turn to over-the-counter remedies like decongestants, pain relievers, cough medications or allergy medications to ease their symptoms.

While these products are easy to access, they aren’t risk-free, especially when taken together or used incorrectly.

That’s why it’s important to read the ingredient list before taking any medication. Many cold and flu products contain multiple active ingredients, such as pain relievers, nasal decongestants and cough suppressants. Taking a single-ingredient medication alongside a multi-symptom product can unintentionally result in an unsafe dose of the same ingredient.

If you’re unsure which medications are safe to take while you’re sick, talk with your healthcare provider or one of our pharmacists. They can help you choose options that are safe and effective to use together.

12/18/2025

Portable space heaters can be a convenient heat source on cold days but also come with fire and electrical safety risks. Keep these things in mind before you start using your space heater:

𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Place heaters at least three feet away from anything flammable, like papers, clothing and rugs.

𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀: Keep heaters out of doorways and high-traffic areas to prevent tripping.

𝗣𝗹𝘂𝗴 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁: Always plug your heater directly into a wall outlet. Avoid extension cords, power strips or sharing the outlet with other devices.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Use on flat, level surfaces—never place on furniture, cabinets or carpets.

𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱: Turn off your space heater when you leave the room or go to sleep.

12/17/2025

Check out the trees the FHC teams created for the Wood County Hospital Employee Tree Decorating Contest! Put on by Wellness Services, departments were encouraged to showcase their creativity by decorating a 2’ tabletop tree.

Awards will be given for the 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀.

You can see the rest of the trees and cast your vote at Wood County Hospital!
Which is your favorite?

12/17/2025

Looking for a simple, crowd-pleasing side for your holiday table? These Crispy Garlic-Parmesan Smashed Brussels Sprouts are a must-try!

Packed with fiber and essential vitamins, this recipe uses just four simple ingredients and comes together with ease. It’s also a great option for those who are diabetic, gluten-free, or looking for an anti-inflammatory dish to enjoy this holiday season.

Check out the full recipe ⬇️

These crispy garlic-Parmesan smashed Brussels sprouts balance tender, sweet Brussels sprouts with a crispy Parmesan crust reminiscent of frico (the lacy, crisp cheese snack).

12/16/2025

Thank you, Michael B., for sharing your positive experience at Falcon Health Center in a recent Google review! We work hard to provide the best quality of care to our patients. Thank you for choosing us for your healthcare. 🧡

12/15/2025

Headed home or flying out for winter break? ✈️ A little preparation goes a long way toward a healthy trip:

🩺 Pack your prescription meds and insurance card
😷 Keep sanitizer and masks handy
💧 Stay hydrated while traveling
🚫 Skip travel if you’re feeling sick

Safe travels, Falcons — we’ll see you after the break!

12/14/2025

Feeling drained, snappy or unfocused? That’s burnout knocking. 😞

Try recharging with:
☕ A quiet coffee break (no phone!)
🌲 Time outdoors, even 10 minutes
🗓️ Saying “no” to one extra task this week

Falcon Health’s mental health team is here if you need more support. Learn more: https://www.woodcountyhospital.org/medical-services/mental-health

12/13/2025

Cold and flu season often brings along those pesky sore throats that make eating, drinking, sleeping and even daily tasks uncomfortable. If you’re feeling that familiar scratch, here are a few simple home remedies that may help soothe the discomfort:

🍵 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀: Sip on warm tea and soup, or try ice water and popsicles. Warm or cold liquids can both help soothe your throat and keep mucus flowing.

🧂 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗹𝗲: Mix 1/2 teaspoon of salt (or baking soda) into warm water, gargle at the back of your throat and spit it out. Do it every three hours as needed.

💊 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀: These can help reduce pain and irritation.

🚿 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁: Steam and humidity from a hot shower can help loosen mucus and calm your throat.

🛏️ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁: Give your body the time it needs to recover. When resting, keep your head elevated to help ease pain and discomfort.

12/12/2025

Clean hands = healthy campus! It’s 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 — a great reminder that one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and others is also one of the most effective.

Here’s how to wash the 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 way:
💧 Wet your hands with clean, running water
🧴 Lather with soap for at least 𝟮𝟬 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀 (hum “Ay Ziggy Zoomba” twice!)
🚿 Rinse well
🧻 Dry with a clean towel or air dryer

Handwashing helps prevent the spread of colds, flu, and other infections — especially during finals and flu season. Stay healthy, Falcons!