LiveWell - Pana Community Hospital

11/25/2025

Motivation Monday!

11/20/2025

11/20/2025

Wellness Wednesday

Stuffing

With Thanksgiving right around the corner you may be looking for healthier spins on those traditional holiday dishes. Consider the recipe below if you’re looking to try something different with your stuffing this year.

Cranberry Cornmeal Dressing

Ingredients
• 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 large fennel bulb, diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 large egg yolk, beaten
• 4 cups soft French or Italian bread crumbs
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh savory
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions
1. In a small bowl, whisk 1 cup broth, cornmeal, salt and pepper until smooth. In a large saucepan, bring remaining 2 cups broth to a boil. Add cornmeal mixture, stirring constantly. Return to a boil; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; set aside.
2. Crumble sausage into a large nonstick skillet; add onion and fennel. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until sausage is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in egg yolk and cornmeal mixture. Add bread crumbs, cranberries, parsley, vinegar, sage, savory and nutmeg.
3. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

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11/18/2025

Motivation Monday

11/13/2025

Wellness Wednesday

Holiday Stress

The holidays are rapidly approaching. Thanksgiving is only two weeks away!!! This time of year often means extra commitments and longer to do lists, which can lead to more stress. Consider the steps below to help keep the holidays low stress and enjoyable.

-Maintain healthy habits. It might be easy to skip the workout or run through the drive thru as the calendar gets busier. Try your best to maintain the healthy habits you’ve established throughout the year. Use the weekend to plan meals or stock up on healthy snack items. If you don’t have time to get to the gym, consider working out at home or even going for a walk around your neighborhood.

-Plan ahead. Try your best to schedule extra events ahead of time. Set a budget for holiday spending and gift giving.

-Say no. You are one person and there are only 24hours in the day. Make sure you respect your time and energy.

-Take a break. It’s important to take time for yourself during the busy holiday season. Rest and time alone will help keep you healthy and give you energy to do all the holiday things you want to do.

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11/12/2025

Celebrate the season in style with this hands-on class designed for adults on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 10:30 a.m. at LiveWell - Pana Community Hospital.

Learn the art of crafting beautiful, balanced charcuterie boards featuring seasonal fruits, cheeses, whole grains, and proteins. Discover how to pair flavors like a pro, select nutritious ingredients, and keep your spread safe with smart storage and food safety tips. Elevate your holiday gatherings with a board that's as wholesome as it is impressive!

Register by calling LiveWell Fitness at (217) 562-6231 or sign up at the front desk of the fitness center. You can also email livewell@panahospital.com. This class will take place in the Community Meeting Room (lower level) at Pana Community Hospital.

11/06/2025

Wellness Wednesday

Fall Quinoa Salad

Fall doesn’t mean you have to give up the fresh colorful produce you see at farmer’s markets during the summer. Try the recipe below for a healthy salad that’s full of color and seasonal fresh produce.

For the veggies:
• 1 small red onion, sliced
• 4 cups cubed butternut squash (about ¾ inch chunks)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
For the salad:
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 1 medium-large apple, chopped (about 1 ¾ cups)
• ½ cup raw pecans, chopped
• 2 cups lightly packed baby arugula, roughly chopped
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• pinch of nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon fine sea salt

For the veggies:
1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
2. Add the red onion and butternut squash to a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil then sprinkle with the chili powder, salt and pepper. Toss to combine and spread in an even layer.
3. Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until tender (but not mushy). Remove from the oven and set aside to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.

For the salad:
1. Meanwhile, add the quinoa and water to a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover, reduce the heat and let simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. Turn off the heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff the quinoa with a fork.
2. Transfer the quinoa to a large bowl and let cool for about 10 to 15 minutes. Then add in the cooled butternut squash, apple, pecans and arugula.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, vinegar, dijon, nutmeg and salt until well combined. Pour into the bowl with the quinoa and toss gently to combine.
4. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired. Serve!

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10/31/2025

Congrats Pam Beyers on winning third place in the hospital costume contest.

3rd Place Individual - Old Lady Pam

10/29/2025

Wellness Wednesday
Daylight Savings Time Ends

At 2am on Sunday November 2nd daylight savings time ends for the year. While most of us appreciate the extra hour of sleep, the time change can still be difficult for our bodies to adjust to.

-Remember to switch your clocks before you go to bed on November 4th. Some clocks, like phones and smart watches may switch automatically.

-If your schedule allows, slows start shifting your schedule back as we approach the time change.

-If you still feel tired in the days after the time change try taking a short 30 minute nap. A short nap can reduce grogginess and boost alertness.

-Make an effort to get some sunlight. In addition to changing our clocks, we are continuing to lose daylight. Making an effort to get some sun everyday can help you energy and mood.

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