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CHA Spotlight – Debra Reed Itinerant Health Aide

Debra Reed wearing green Health scrubs

By Linden Staciokas She’ll never be featured in Law & Order, but Debra Reed’s job as a health aide often requires her to become a detective.  “It’s fun to figure out what a person’s medical symptoms mean.  If they have to leave the village, I work out how to get them to town.  Arranging travel may require hours of investigation …

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Seasonal Depression: More Than Winter Blues

SEASONAL DEPRESSION As the temperature drops and the days get shorter, many people change their wardrobes and routines. But for people with seasonal affective disorder, the change of season is associated with a significant change in mood. This mood change can be overwhelming—causing them to experience a deep depression and a loss of interest in everyday activities. WHAT ARE THE …

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