The U.S Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion recently released the second edition of their Physical Activity_Guidelines (available as a pdf). The guidelines provide evidence-based guidance to help people maintain or improve their health through physical activity. They also have released a number of Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 27, 2022

For children and young adults of families impacted by addiction, the holidays, substance misuse, and its related stresses may bring on a great deal of additional fear and isolation. Here are some resources and guidance that can be used to help them through the season. The National Association for Children Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 23, 2022

Extreme cold and dangerous wind chills are expected to impact the region beginning Thursday night and through the holiday weekend. The National Weather Service in Wilmington is currently predicting highs in the single digits, lows near zero, and wind chills below -20 degrees. Updates on the projected temperature timelines, winds Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 21, 2022

The Community Outreach Division of the Cincinnati VA Medical Center has released the 9th Edition of the Homeless & Low-Income Resource Guide. The directory was originally compiled by Sharon Coate, LISW-S, and most recently updated by Bruce James, BSW. If you discover corrections or additions, please contact Bruce James. The Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 21, 2022

Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services hosts weekly zoom calls for individuals seeking connection. People with disabilities can join and share about their interests and potentially form connections with other people who have disabilities. The goal is for the joining participants to make friendships through conversation.  The zoom calls are hosted Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 16, 2022

The Cincinnati VA Medical Center hosts a free Farmers Market the last Friday of every month from 10am to 12 noon. Fresh fruit, vegetables and non-perishable items are available here free to veterans and their families. The Cincinnati VA Medical Center is located at 3200 Vine Street. The VA medical Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 15, 2022

The Cincinnati Tennis Foundation has moved youth tennis classes indoors to the Academy of World Languages, located at 2030 Fairfax Avenue. The classes will continue inside during the months of January and February. Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays in the gym. Scholarships available for all programs. Grades 1 through 4 meet from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 14, 2022

The Cincinnati VA Medical Center hosts a legal clinic to provide veterans with advice, consultation and referrals on a range of topics. These topics include: consumer disputes, estate planning, evictions, family law, and public benefits. These clinics are held on the 2nd Monday each month, from 10am until noon. The Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 9, 2022

From Saturday, December 10th through Sunday, December 25th, two buses in the Metro fleet will circulate through Metro’s fixed routes, with their cabins decorated in holiday trim. If one of these buses arrives on your route, your ride will be FREE! While you can’t “plan” on free bus fare this Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 8, 2022

If you had Marketplace health insurance in 2022, you can renew, change, or update your plan for 2023 until January 15, 2023. If you want your coverage to start by January 1st, 2023, then you must enroll by December 15th. Doing nothing will automatically re-enroll you in the program you Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 7, 2022