The American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support class trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. The AHA’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings. The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instrumental materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

Current research shows lifestyle and diet have a big effect on how the brain ages. Cognitive function, which covers all aspects of perceiving, thinking, and reasoning can improve. And the very good news is no matter what your age, there are things you can begin to do today to improve how quickly and effectively brain cells communicate with each other. In this live, online class we'll discuss which "superfoods" reduce the damaging effects of toxins and inflammation on the brain and which nutrients are great for memory, attention, processing information, and reducing stress. You'll learn simple strategies to help your brain stay healthy and alert.

Are you interested in becoming a foster parent for children? MN Prairie County Alliance is offering a complimentary informational session regarding child foster care and the child foster care licensing process. Interested applicants who live in Steele, Dodge or Waseca County will learn about what to expect when becoming a foster parent and be guided step-by-step as you get your child foster care license.

There are over 30 individual muscles on each side of your face, all of which can be strengthened and toned, just like arm or leg muscles. Facial exercises can take years off your appearance by reducing frown and forehead lines, reducing laugh lines, lifting and firming the neckline, making upper and lower cheeks fuller, reduce puffiness and sagging around eyes, improve circulation and nutrient flow into cells and improve lymph circulation. In this live, online class learn simple exercises that will rejuvenate your face. You will need a regular teaspoon for a few of the exercises and a little of your favorite facial moisturizer.

Breathing in specific ways can have amazing and powerful healing benefits on the mind and body. Breath work is the single most powerful practice to improve energy levels, health, and well-being. In this live, online class you will learn ancient breathing exercises that will neutralize stress by reprogramming your nervous system, increase energy and vitality, increase brain function, improve immune response and decrease depression and anxiety.

For years, your instructor has been gathering unusual stories from the past. In this course, participants will hear the gruesome, often tragic, and altogether interesting tales of real people! The stories may make you think of the "good old days" in Steele County a bit differently.