McKenzie Health System Continues “Healthy Living Together” Series with Menopause Education Session

Nurse Practitioner Trisha Ameel, MSN, RN, FNP-C

McKenzie Health System will continue the 2026 Healthy Living Together educational series with a February session focused on women’s health and wellness. The event, titled “Menopause Matters: Thriving Through the Change,” will be presented by Trisha Ameel, MSN, RN, FNP-C, Family Nurse Practitioner at McKenzie Health System.

The session will take place on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Participants will learn about the physical and emotional changes associated with menopause, common symptoms, treatment options, and practical strategies for maintaining health and quality of life during this transition.

The Healthy Living Together series provides free, monthly educational opportunities designed to support the health and wellness of individuals and families in Sanilac County and beyond. Each session is offered in person from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in the McKenzie Dining Room, with a virtual option available.

Below is the remainder of the 2026 Healthy Living Together schedule:

· March 18: Bread Making – Sourdough Mary Gilbert, Community Member

· April 15: Talking is Teaching Julia Albrecht, Director, Great Start Collaborative

· May 20: Fairy Garden Workshop Jen Gezequel, Community Member & Fairy Garden Expert

· June 17: Cooking with Kids Chef Aaron Puzan, Autumnwood of Deckerville

· July 15: Preserving MI Harvest: Preserving Summer Fruit Laurie Messing, Food Safety Educator, MSU Extension

· August 19: Digital Safety for Seniors – Avoiding Scams Thumb Bank & Trust: Kelly Gerstenberger, Market President; Holly Bonesteel, Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager; Tabitha Ellul, Business Development Specialist

· September 16: Stop the Bleed, Hands Only CPR, & Home Firearm Safety Morgan Fraley, BSN, RN, Stop the Bleed Specialist; Melissa Govea, American Heart Association CPR Instructor; Steve McKenney, Sandusky Chief of Police

· October 21: Aging Well – Staying Connected & Resilient Kelli Braun, Stonegate Village Assisted Living

· November 18: Estate Planning Basics – Wills, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Ladybird Deed, and More Michael Rolando, Attorney, Biddinger, Schrot & Rolando, PC

All sessions are open to the public and free to attend. For more information, visit www.McKenzieHealth.org/Healthy-Living or call 810-648-6127.

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. The series is designed to offer helpful tools, knowledge, and resources that support the health and wellness of individuals and families throughout Sanilac County.