Retirement: Look back at the dreams you once had

Retirement. You have now become one of the thousands in our country that is having to leave the work-force. Regulations, age, or health issues have taken their toll. But you simply aren’t ready to give up the job that has been a crucial part of your life.

Weekly BF-DC 4H Report

This is Thanksgiving week, and I believe that we should always be thankful but we take special time this week to celebrate family and blessings. I asked all of the BF-DC Sr. 4-H members what they’re thankful for, this is what they had to say.

Overcoming Seasonal Affective Disorder

As the colder season approaches, as does Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Some of you may know of this as seasonal depression or the “winter blues”. Fact of the matter is SAD is a type of depression that is linked to the changing of the seasons.

Focus on the good stuff: Is your bucket list worth it?

An old man wakened to the grandfather clock in the hall chiming the hour. But when he heard 11-12-13-14 chimes, he quickly rolled over to shake his sleeping wife. Her mumbled response was, “What?” He frantically yelled, “Good grief, woman, get up!

Weekly BF-DC 4H Report

This week we’re introducing BFDC-Sr. 4-H member Kora Tipton. Kora is 14 and in the eighth grade at Burns Flat High School. Her favorite subject in school is band and her favorite teacher is Ms. Bavon. Her favorite part of 4-H is the fun she has and her friends, her 4-H project is community service.

‘Constantly reliving your pain ain’t worth it!’

Waking up that morning, Renie heard dripping outside the house. Immediate reaction? “Oh, NO! A horrible, gray, depressing, endlessly rainy day. I’m going to sink into depression. In fact, I’m already there.” Then the thought hit. ‘You do have a choice, Reeno.

Cordell Memorial Hospital -National Rural Health Day

Cordell Memorial Hospital (CMH) joins the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NORSORH) and other state/national rural stakeholders in celebrating National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 18, 2021.

Weekly BF-DC 4H Report: 2021 Bean Supper recap

Monday was the 40th annual Bean Supper and Carnival in Cordell. The Bean Supper is the biggest county fundraiser right behind the donor drive. The funds are used to help members attend conferences and camps and provide awards at county competitions.

Cordell Memorial Hospital Wound Care

Our skin is the largest organ of our body and the most important in protecting our body from infection, radiation and extremes of temperature. Yet it is also the one organ of our body that takes the most abuse.

How can parents prevent digital damage to teens?

STILLWATER, Okla. – Social media algorithms can subvert children’s normal social growth patterns and replace them with reinforced negativity about bullying, unrealistic body imagery and depression, Oklahoma State University Extension specialists said.