Did you know that there are four “types” of exercise to consider when you are working on physical health? Everybody take some time to write down your guesses – ready? When you’re thinking about exercising, you should consider the following four areas: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. Let’s look at why each area is important, and some things that you can do for each! First comes endurance. Your cardiovascular system touches just about every aspect of your health – so making sure you incorporate some endurance focused exercise in your life should not be overlooked! Your main focus ..read more

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for He has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free, and that the time of the Lord’s favor has come. Luke 4:18-19 NLT ..read more

Have you recovered from Daylight Saving Time yet? It may seem insignificant, but losing that precious hour of sleep can sure make people cranky! Have you ever wondered why that is, or what the benefits of getting enough sleep, or the dangers of not getting enough, are? As we march onwards through Spring and the sun sets later and rises sooner, let’s take some time to dig into the ins and outs of sleep! The CDC helpfully outlines the amount of sleep that we all need at different stages of our lives. Adults should be aiming for at least 7 hours of sleep per night. But we only have 24 hours a da ..read more

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Superman doesn’t go anywhere without his cape. Cory Tavenier doesn’t go anywhere without his laptop. Both are superheroes in their own way. Both are ready when a call for help is made. Tavenier has been responding to his colleagues’ needs for nearly 25 years of working in Information Technology (IT), including the last four of his career here at Liberty HealthShare as the IT Support Team Lead. “I really like the idea of being able to help people in a variety of circumstances,” said Tavenier. “Not just fixing their technology issues, but also having the opportunity to become friends with my co ..read more

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Have you heard the phrase “you are what you eat?” Or maybe you’ve been told to think of your body like a car; if you don’t put in proper fuel, it won’t run right! March is National Nutrition Month, so this month is the perfect time to think about the value of nutrition, simple changes that we can make, and how we can honor our fellow Liberty HealthShare members with our choices! First, why is nutrition important (outside of those catchy aphorisms)? Well, those catchy metaphors are true enough! Ask anyone who eats a healthy diet – the proof is in the pudding (or lack thereof)! According to the ..read more

Why do you work in your current profession, live where you do, or become involved in the communities that you belong to? MaryAnn Patterson, a Member and Provider Services Care Advocate here at Liberty HealthShare, will give you a simple but powerful answer. "I know with all my heart that God wanted me here," said Patterson confidently. "My purpose in life is simply to help people and make a difference in people's lives." After working 45 years as an LPN, she's well-versed in caring for the needs of others and accustomed to guiding those in her care. "I loved my patients," said Patterson. In a ..read more

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Although Shawn Carroll struggles to recall the details surrounding the events of, and her recovery in, 2017, she still considers herself blessed. "I'm grateful to Liberty HealthShare," Carroll said. "I must have just become a member at the time." While traveling back to their home state of Georgia after her son graduated from Navy boot camp, Carroll’s family was involved in a terrible car accident. Carroll was airlifted to Erlanger Baroness Hospital in Tennessee, while her sons were admitted to separate hospitals. Her sister, Cindy, sometimes assists her in remembering details, but, regardles ..read more