Clay County Medical Center's Mission:

• Provide quality medical care.
• Offer comprehensive services for our communities.
• Treat others with respect and dignity.
• Maintain fiscal responsibility.

LUNCH BUNCH IS BACK WITH BEES
September 1, 2010

Have you heard the buzz?
Lunch Bunch is back on schedule after taking a summer break.

This program is hosted by staff of the Mark A. Chapman Wellness Center and anyone age 55 or older is invited to attend.  Lunch begins at noon and is followed by a guest speaker covering topics of interest in the areas of health, lifestyle and entertainment. 

Reservations are required to attend by calling 785-632-3929 ext. 427 or stop by the Mark A. Chapman Wellness Center. $5.00 covers the cost of lunch.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 guest speaker is Brown’s Honey Farm from Haddam, Kansas. The topic will be the health benefits of honey and their newest company RevHoney.

To read more about the Brown’s Honey Farm see
The Topeka Capital Journal Article:
Family maintains legacy of beekeeping.

BUMBLEBEES AND HOLLYHOCKS
Dawn's Notes, September 2010 by Dawn Phelps RN/LMSW

I grew up in Tennessee on a farm where my sisters and I were free to safely explore our large back yard, woods, and beyond.  We romped barefoot from early spring until fall, making memories that have lasted.  One of my memories is of bumblebees and hollyhocks.  Let me tell you how it worked.

When the hollyhocks were in full bloom in our back yard, my sisters and I would pick off a big blossom, just the flower without a stem. Continue