McKenzie Health System’s Healthy Living Together Series Kicks Off 2025 with “Understanding Food Lingo”

Sanilac County, Mich. – McKenzie Health System is excited to kick off its 2025 Healthy Living Together series with the first event, “Understanding Food Lingo: GMO/non-GMO, Organic, Gluten-Free, Antioxidant, Probiotic, Prebiotic, Cage-Free.” The session will take place on January 15, 2025, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in the McKenzie Dining Room, with a virtual attendance option available for those who prefer to join online.

This informative session will be led by Kris Kreiner, BS, RD, Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Quality Coordinator at McKenzie Health System. Kris will decode common food labels and terms to help attendees make informed choices when shopping and planning meals. From understanding what “organic” really means to exploring the benefits of probiotics, this presentation will empower participants to navigate today’s complex food landscape with confidence.

“We are thrilled to have Kris Kreiner leading our first Healthy Living Together session of 2025,” said Nina Barnett, McKenzie Public Relations and Foundation Coordinator and Healthy Living Committee Chair. “This series continues to be an incredible resource for our community, and we are excited to offer another year of engaging and educational topics.”

Looking Ahead: The 2025 Healthy Living Together Lineup

McKenzie Health System is proud to announce a dynamic lineup of topics and speakers for the 2025 series. All sessions are held from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in the McKenzie Dining Room with a virtual option available. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:

• February 19: Get the Basics: Newborn Care, Breastfeeding, Postpartum Care – Megan Mason, BS, RN, CLS, Sanilac County Health Department
• March 19: Start Moving: Exercise Is Everywhere – Bethany Gornowicz, Certified Personal Trainer, Hutchinson Fitness
• April 16: Container Gardening – Mary Martin, Master Gardener
• May 21: Adults Living with ADHD – Christian Wright, Care Manager, Sanilac County Community Mental Health
• June 18: Fairy Gardens for Fun – Jen Gezequel, Fairy Garden Expert
• July 16: Cooking with Kids – Erin Carlson, Sandusky Community Schools
• August 20: Alzheimer Support – Douglas Lobdell, LBSW, Alzheimer’s Association
• September 17: Hidden in Plain Sight – Stephanie L. Ludington, BS, Prevention Specialist, Sanilac County Health Department
• October 15: Stroke Awareness: BE FAST – Rebecca Stalker, BSN, RN, McKenzie Health System
• November 19: Self-Care During the Holidays – Tabitha Jensen, LMSW, Sanilac County Community Mental Health

These events are free and open to the public. For more information, to register for the January 15 session, or to view the full 2025 schedule, visit www.McKenzieHealth.org/Healthy-Living or call 810-648-6117.

Healthy Living Together is a collaborative project developed by McKenzie Health System in partnership with the Sanilac County Health Department, MSU Extension, Great Start Collaborative Sanilac, and Sanilac County Community Mental Health.