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Nancy Riens

Associate Director · YMCA of Klamath Falls

14 articles written for Klamath Living

By Nancy Riens

Community Contributor · Water Safety

Prioritize Water Safety — Join the National 'Phones Down, Eyes Up' Campaign

Statistics from the National Drowning Prevention Alliance show that 88% of drownings occur with at least one adult present — highlighting the critical need for caregivers to stay alert when supervising children around…

2025-05-01 By Nancy Riens
Expert Contributor · YMCA

Nine Healthy Eating Tips for the Entire Family

March is National Nutrition Month — a perfect time to focus on making healthier food choices and fostering family connections around the table. At the Y, we're committed to helping your whole family develop nutritious…

2025-03-01 By Nancy Riens
Health & Wellness · YMCA

National Cancer Prevention Month — Together We Rise

According to research, four out of ten cancer cases in the United States are associated with preventable risk factors. Excess body weight, poor diet, and physical inactivity are some of the key contributors to increased…

2025-02-01 By Nancy Riens
Expert Contributor · YMCA

How Important is Learning to Swim?

Parenting often feels like a juggling act of protecting, teaching, and nurturing. While we're diligent about car seats, handwashing, and healthy diets, water safety sometimes slips through the cracks — until tragedy…

2025-01-01 By Nancy Riens
Community

SUCCESS REQUIRES YOU PUTTING IN THE WORK

2025 is right around the corner, crazy, right? We all get to this point in the year and say, "Where has the year gone? It's gone by so fast!" So much happens in a year, but one thing has not changed…health and…

2024-12-01 By Nancy Riens
Community

Choosing a Group Exercise Class to Match Your Fitness Goals

Choosing the right group exercise class is a crucial step towards achieving your fitness goals. Whether you're looking to improve flexibility, increase athleticism, build muscle, prevent injury, or optimize heart health…

2024-11-01 By Nancy Riens
Community

5 Easy Ways to Achieve Whole-Family Health and Well-Being!

5 Easy Ways to Achieve Whole-Family Health and Well-Being! October is Family Health Month, and the YMCA of Klamath Falls is dedicated to supporting families as they work to create healthier lifestyles for themselves and…

2024-10-01 By Nancy Riens
Community

Refresh Healthly Habits this School Year with the Y

 Refresh Healthly Habits this School Year with the Y. September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and as children and families start their new school year routines, it’s a perfect time to reflect on and refresh…

2024-09-01 By Nancy Riens
Community

YMCA Kicks Off Campaign to Continue Supporting Community

 YMCA Kicks Off Campaign to Continue Supporting Community At the Y, we are known for being the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each…

2024-07-01 By Nancy Riens
Community

WITH SUMMER AROUND THE CORNER, WATER SAFETY SHOULD BE TOP OF MIND

 WITH SUMMER AROUND THE CORNER, WATER SAFETY SHOULD BE TOP OF MIND The YMCA of Klamath Falls wants to ensure that water safety isn’t overlooked in the Klamath Basin’s eagerness to jump into summer. As temperatures…

2024-05-01 By Nancy Riens
Community

Little Free Pantry expands from Eugene to Klamath Falls, supporting and feeding our local community

 Little Free Pantry expands from Eugene to Klamath Falls, supporting and feeding our local community Naomi Saenger, from Eugene, OR, shared her passion for feeding people with YMCAs across the state. After volunteering…

2024-04-01 By Nancy Riens
Community

Six steps towards a healthier lifestyle on diabetes alert day on march 26th

 Six steps towards a healthier lifestyle on diabetes alert day on march 26th Did you know that of the 96 million Americans who have prediabetes, more than 8 in 10 adults don’t know they have it? March 26 is Diabetes…

2024-03-01 By Nancy Riens
Community

SHOW YOUR HEART SOME LOVE

 SHOW YOUR HEART SOME LOVE February is American Heart Month, and with research indicating blood pressure has worsened in both men and women since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to use this month to…

2024-02-01 By Nancy Riens
Community

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW: Change your habits, change your health.

Press Release: January Issue Contact: Nancy Riens The YMCA of Klamath Falls 541.884.4149 nancy.riens@kfallsymca.org OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW: Change your habits, change your health. The start of the new year is…

2024-01-01 By Nancy Riens