Falcon Health Center

Falcon Health Center Falcon Health Center provides excellent healthcare to BGSU students, faculty and staff as well as the Bowling Green and Wood County community.

Falcon Health Center subscribes to the following values:

*Caring for the student as a whole person in a safe, welcoming environment.
*Achieving excellence in all respects of health care delivery.
*Respecting diversity, individuality, and privacy.
*Educating our community, students, our faculty/staff, and ourselves.

03/30/2026

Feeling low on energy or having trouble focusing? Take a minute to reset with this simple breathing exercise.

Deep breathing is a time-tested way to reduce stress, improve focus and help you power through your day.

Give it a try:
1. Inhale for 2
2. Exhale for 2
3. Inhale for 2
4. Exhale for 3
5. Inhale for 2
6. Exhale for 4
7. Inhale for 2
8. Exhale for 5

March is ๐—ก๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต! A time to recognize the incredible impact social workers make every day.From school...
03/29/2026

March is ๐—ก๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต! A time to recognize the incredible impact social workers make every day.

From schools and foster care to government agencies and healthcare settings like WCH and Falcon Health Center, social workers are there to support individuals, families and communities through lifeโ€™s challenges.

With more than 810,000 social workers across the U.S., they work tirelessly to meet basic needs, promote well-being and empower those who need it most.

Thank you, social workers, for your compassion, dedication and the difference you make each day.

๐— ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป  #๐Ÿฏ: ๐—˜๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ผ ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€ โ€œ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒโ€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜€ โŒSome people believe that eating ...
03/28/2026

๐— ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป #๐Ÿฏ: ๐—˜๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ผ ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€ โ€œ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒโ€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜€ โŒ

Some people believe that eating too little puts the body into โ€œstarvation modeโ€ and prevents fat loss.

In reality, very strict dieting can slightly lower the number of calories your body burns at rest, but stalled weight loss more often happens because people tend to move less when they are not eating enough.

Your metabolism supports all the essential processes that keep your body functioning, from powering your organs to helping regulate body temperature. Because these processes are necessary for survival, they do not simply shut down when calorie intake drops.

For healthy, steady progress, it is often recommended to aim to lose about 1% of your body weight per week to help reduce the risk of muscle loss and excessive metabolic adaptation.

Meet Andrew B., Certified Physician Assistant๐Ÿ‘‹ As part of the Independence Health Employer Services team on the second f...
03/27/2026

Meet Andrew B., Certified Physician Assistant๐Ÿ‘‹

As part of the Independence Health Employer Services team on the second floor of Falcon Health Center, Andrew provides occupational medicine services to keep you and your workforce healthy. From pre-employment physicals to injury care, heโ€™s here to help every step of the way!

Is spinach part of your daily diet? If not, it might be time to add it in! ๐ŸฅฌSpinach is a versatile veggie packed with po...
03/26/2026

Is spinach part of your daily diet? If not, it might be time to add it in! ๐Ÿฅฌ

Spinach is a versatile veggie packed with powerful health benefits. Itโ€™s low in calories and fat, but loaded with essential nutrients like vitamins K, A, C, E and B6 โ€” plus folate, magnesium and iron.

Looking to support your overall health? Spinach contains antioxidants and natural compounds that can help protect your body from bacteria, viruses and more.

Watching your blood pressure? Just 2/3 cup of spinach delivers nearly 600 mg of potassium, which helps relax blood vessels and support healthy levels.

Bonus: itโ€™s rich in fiber to keep you feeling fuller longer and support digestion, and itโ€™s a great source of plant-based iron, perfect for vegetarian or vegan lifestyles.

Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when consumed in the right amounts, can provide health benefits. They help supp...
03/25/2026

Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when consumed in the right amounts, can provide health benefits.

They help support the โ€œgoodโ€ bacteria in your body, especially when itโ€™s under stress from things like antibiotics, poor diet or travel.

You can find probiotics in certain foods and dietary supplements.

How can probiotics help?
โœ”๏ธ May support immune health
โœ”๏ธ Support digestive balance
โœ”๏ธ Help keep harmful bacteria in check
โœ”๏ธ May aid nutrient absorption and certain vitamin production

๐—ž๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ: Not all probiotics are the same. Different stains provide different benefits, so itโ€™s important to choose one that fits your specific health needs.

03/24/2026

Thank you, Emma L., for your kind comment on one of our recent Facebook posts. We strive to provide exceptional care to our patients and appreciate you choosing us for your healthcare needs. ๐Ÿงก

The typical American diet is loaded with sodium, found in everything from processed meats and cheese to soups, sauces an...
03/23/2026

The typical American diet is loaded with sodium, found in everything from processed meats and cheese to soups, sauces and baked goods.

In fact, most people consume nearly double the recommended daily amount.

Too much sodium can increase your risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease, osteoporosis and certain cancers.

The good news? Small changes can make a big difference. Try these simple tips to cut back on sodium:

โœ”๏ธ Choose packaged foods labeled โ€œlow sodiumโ€ or โ€œreduced sodium.โ€

โœ”๏ธ Cook more meals at home to control how much salt you use.

โœ”๏ธ Swap processed foods for fresh options like fruits, vegetables and unsalted nuts

โœ”๏ธ When dining out, opt for a side salad instead of fries, soup or onion rings.

โœ”๏ธ Skip the salt and flavor foods with herbs, spices or citrus juice instead.

๐—ก๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐— ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป  #๐Ÿฎ: ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜ focus ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜€. โŒ When people try to lose body...
03/22/2026

๐—ก๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐— ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป #๐Ÿฎ: ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜ focus ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜€. โŒ

When people try to lose body fat, they often start by cutting carbs or fats, or by eating more protein. What many donโ€™t realize is that these changes often work because they create a calorie deficit, which is what actually leads to fat loss over time.

Body fat is simply stored energy. It builds up when we consume more calories than our bodies need. To burn stored energy, the body needs to be in a calorie deficit, either by eating fewer calories, increasing physical activity or both.

Reducing certain nutrients like carbs or fats can be one way to create a deficit, but there isnโ€™t one โ€œmagicalโ€ specific diet. People can lose weight on high-carb or high-fat diets as long as they stay in a calorie deficit.

That said, macronutrients still matter for overall health, so aiming for a balanced amount of each one is best.

Itโ€™s ๐—ก๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐——๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ด๐˜€ & ๐—”๐—น๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—น ๐—™๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜€ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ!DYK? Genetics, along with how your environment influences gene expression, can ...
03/21/2026

Itโ€™s ๐—ก๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐——๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ด๐˜€ & ๐—”๐—น๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—น ๐—™๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜€ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ!

DYK? Genetics, along with how your environment influences gene expression, can account for 40% to 60% of a personโ€™s risk for addiction.

This week is all about sharing the science behind drug use and addiction, helping educate and empower youth to make informed decisions about substance use and their health.

Not sure how to start the conversation with your child? The National Institute on Drug Abuse offers a helpful list of the 10 most frequently asked questions teens have about drugs. ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/education/conversation-starters/10-questions-teens-ask-about-drugs-and-health

Take some time to review them together and use them as a starting point for an open, honest conversation.

Congratulations to Randi for winning Falcon Health Centerโ€™s St. Patrickโ€™s Day โ€œBest Dressed in Greenโ€ contest! ๐Ÿ€She took...
03/20/2026

Congratulations to Randi for winning Falcon Health Centerโ€™s St. Patrickโ€™s Day โ€œBest Dressed in Greenโ€ contest! ๐Ÿ€

She took home a โ€œLuck of the Irishโ€ scratch-off lottery ticket tree as her prize.

Thank you to everyone who voted and to our amazing staff for joining in the fun and celebrating St. Patrickโ€™s Day.

Itโ€™s officially Spring! A season of warmer weather, longer days and blooming trees and flowers.But with the beauty of th...
03/20/2026

Itโ€™s officially Spring! A season of warmer weather, longer days and blooming trees and flowers.

But with the beauty of the season comes an increase in pollen, which can trigger allergic rhinitis (hay fever). Symptoms often feel like a cold, including a runny nose, sneezing, congestion, itchy or watery eyes and sinus pressure.

Two of the most common triggers? Pollen and dust mites.

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฝ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐˜†๐—บ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ผ๐—บ๐˜€?

โŒ Avoid touching your face, especially your eyes and nose.

๐ŸชŸ Keep windows closed at home and in your car when pollen counts are high.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Use protective covers on pillows, mattresses and box springs to reduce dust mites.

๐Ÿงผ Wash your hands frequently.

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