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Photo courtesy of Beverly Jones A popular annual event, snowshoeing on Pfeiffer Nature Center’s Lillibridge Preserve trails, is set for Feb. 26.

Pfeiffer Nature Center invites you out in the cold for two programs

file photo The Wellsville Police Department will provide mutual aid in the town of Wellsville for the ARVOS/Ljungstrom plant.

Wellsville village police to aid ARVOS/Ljungstrom BY KATHRYN ROSS WELLSVILLE — The village police will provide supplemental coverage for ARVOS/Ljungstrom, the village board agreed Monday evening. Mayor Randy Shayler explained that the village received a request for mutual aid from ARVOS/ Ljungstrom after state police had a long response time to

two incidents that recently took place there. “They identified as a problem that it took roughly one hour for the state police to respond, with the local police so close,” Shayler said, while not discussing the nature of the call. “It could have been more of a problem.” The ARVOS/Ljungstrom complex is located at 3020 Truax Road in the Town of

Wellsville. In October the company received a multimillion-dollar contract that is expected to add approximately 100 jobs to its present 1,600. “They will supplement, not supersede the state police,” Shayler said of the village police agreement, adding, “I would be surprised if it is ever used but and agreement needs to be in place if it

BY CINDY WAGNER PORTVILLE — Pfeiffer Nature Center is offering two programs over the next few weeks that will allow participants to enjoy what remains of the winter weather. A popular free annual event is snowshoeing on the Lillibridge Preserve. Beginning at 10 a.m. Feb. 26, the hike will take about an hour through the trails. “This hike is for both the novice and advanced alike,” Beverly Jones, nature program coordinator at the center, said. “If there is no snow, join us for a winter walk along the trails through field

is.” The town board, state police and ARVOS/Ljungstrom all have to sign the mutual aid agreement for law enforcement services to be provided. “The village police will respond only when requested and only in times of emergency,” Shayler assured the board.

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and forest.” Preregistration is not required if you are bringing your own snowshoes. Snowshoes will be available at the site but quantities are limited and on a first-come first-serve basis and must be reserved by Feb. 23 by emailing naturalist@pfeiffernaturecenter.org or call 933-0187. Leave your name, phone, style of snowshoe, child or adult and quantity requested. Children’s snowshoes are best suited for ages 12 and up and minors must be

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Houghton College and Campus EDU Form Innovative Partnership HOUGHTON, NY – Houghton College is elevating its commitment to provide a student-friendly, easily navigable online learning platform for both fully online learners and onsite students in Buffalo and Houghton, NY. To that end, the College will adopt Campus E D U ’ s on l i ne learning platform. While

both systems are built on Moodle, the Campus EDU platform will improve the student experience by providing access to a more efficient and robust layout that is based on industry best practices that combine visual appeal w i t h compre hensive

Belfast marks second quarter honor rolls BELFAST — Belfast Central School District announced its second quarter honor rolls for the 2021-22 school year. Summa Cum Laude, 95%+ GRADE 7: Afton Hamer, Emerson Weaver, Tye Willard and Madison Yackeren GRADE 8: Emalee Carman, William Guilford, Rachael Merriam GRADE 9: Ava Aronson, Catherine Calanni, Sadie Estabrook, Allyson Hazelton, Jenna Hill, Natalee Lindo, Danika Scott, Sophie Zillgitt GRADE 10: Jacob Borden, Carley Burrows, Mary Hamer, Abigail Sullivan, Christopher Weaver GRADE 11: Justin Hill, Stiven Lopez, Brianna Morton and Canaan Sullivan GRADE 12: Alicia Borden, Jaiden Enders, Brooke Middaugh, Matthew Weaver MAGNA CUM LAUDE, 90%-94.99% GRADE 5: Jackson Barney GRADE 6: Ella Austin GRADE 7: Josilyn

Kirch, Grant Preston, Bayleigh Tallman, Carson Treusdell GRADE 8: Logan Estabrook, Finn Heaney GRADE 9: Dillion Kelley GRADE 10: Matthew Cater, Owen Heaney GRADE 11: Tykota Burnell, Anna Drozdowski, Isabelle Male GRADE 12: Max Miller CUM LAUDE, 85%-89.99% GRADE 5: Owen Armison, Delsin Bisig, Caylin Burrows, Ethan Chamberlain, Bradan Foster, Savannah Miller, Conan Tallman GRADE 6: Gabriella Ammons, Onalee Aronson, Elizabeth Brundage, Colden Caiazza, Violet Edwards, Avery Enders, Isabelle Guilford, Sarah Hazelton, Khloe Jenkins, Karlianne Jones, Kristopher McLaughlin, Aria Saccamano, Noah Sands, Anthony Snyder, Madeline White, Raelynn Wilson GRADE 7: Landen Blocho, Derek Calanni, Benjamin Cater, Nadia Incognito, Noah Miller, Emma Moultrup, Lilly Peet, Kaylee Sortore,

Wyatt Weaver GRADE 8: Cylie Burrows, Cory Cobb, Audrina Costa, Addisyn Ely, Donivan Fields, Leon Histed, Rhianna Hoover, Izabella Lindo, Samayah Lussier, Abigail Morton, Heather Padden, Mariah Patton and Lucy Simzer GRADE 9: Jaizelyn Marcello, Carissa Mura, Hannah Southwick, Kayliegh Wojcik, Ellyonah Wright, Morgan Yackeren GRADE 10: Audrey Cole, Cassondra Guilford, Tristan Jenkins, Micaylah Mages, Sean Mahon, Kyle McCumiskey, Damien Rinker and Jackson Stout GRADE 11: Zane Cartwright, Trevor Clark Daemon Cobb, Gabrielle Costa, Emily Elliott, Chelsea Goldsmith, Angel Jimerson, Gavin Kenyon, Jacob Lindo, Garrett Miller, Benjamin Preston, Harley Proctor, Carter Stout GRADE 12: Jacob Buchholz, Brianna Fields, Jillian Hamer, Christianna Hansgen, Tyler Male, Colton Morgan, Cayla Mura

learning management. Using a staged approach to the implementation, Houghton will ultimately transition all online coursework to the Campus EDU platform. “Most of my career in higher education has included some work in online and hybrid learning. The pace of change is rapid, and Houghton’s students expect and deserve a seamless, high-quality online learning experience. We are rising to meet that challenge,” said Houghton College President, Dr. Wayne D. Lewis, Jr. “High-quality online learning is not simply copying and pasting in-person content into an online platform. It is an intentionally designed online learning experience that makes content accessible in new

Wellsville Village continued from 1 Moving on, board members puzzled over the exact location of the new business Anna’s Attic. After determining the location, the board unanimously approved a business license application from Anna Lisa Wiley for a

and exciting ways for students, including non-traditional students who need flexibility. Houghton’s partnership with Campus empowers us to raise the bar and provide more flexible options for learners while controlling costs.”    This strategic partnership will empower Houghton College to accelerate the development of the online learning platform, ensuring that course content is accessible to all students, and continue the institutional mission of providing an academically challenging, Christ-centered education in the liberal arts and sciences to students from diverse traditions and economic backgrounds and equipping them to lead and labor as scholarservants in a changing world.

custom sewing and repair business. Anna’s Attic will be located at 93 N. Main St. It was determined that the new business will be located in the former offices of attorney Dan Synakowski. After asking for approval of the purchase of chemicals and a water pump for the water department, Trustee Ed Fahs asked for the approval of a new employee. Spencer Coyle, a former resident who has recently returned from living in Virginia, was hired as an electrical lineworker.

He replaces an employee who retired and will begin March 1. The board also approved a request from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Upstate New York for a special permit to hold an annual MS Walk. The event will take place May 15 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Island Park. Before adjourning the mayor asked that congratulations be offered to Coyle and Anna Lisa Wiley. The next board meeting takes place a 6 p.m. Feb. 28.

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GCC Foundation and Chair Mickey Hyde Announce Date For Classic Scholarship Scramble BATAVIA, NY— The Genesee Community College Foundation and Cougar Classic Scholarship Honorary Chairperson, Mickey J. Hyde ‘87, have confirmed the 7th Annual Cougar Classic Scholarship Scramble will take place on Monday, July 18, 2022 at the Stafford Country Club, 8873 Morganville Road (Rte. 237) in Stafford. Hyde, a resident of LeRoy, earned an associate degree in Business and Marketing from GCC in 1987 when he was also named the College’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year for his participation in baseball and bowling. As a baseball player, he was named to All-District, All-Region and All-Conference teams. After graduation, he played five seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies organization, culminating in a call up to Triple A Scranton Wilkes-Barre in 1993. During his career, he was named the Phillies Minor League Player of the Month in April 1991 and that year was named the Phillies “Outstanding Player of Spring Training.” Hyde earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida. In 2003, he joined Tompkins Bank of Castile

proud 2010 GCC Athletic Hall of Fame inductee. Mickey’s leadership is vital to so many areas of GCC, and I look forward to working with him on this important initiative to raise scholarship funds for our GCC students.” The Cougar Classic Scholarship Scramble allows up to 36 foursomes for the 18-hole event at the esteemed Stafford Country Club. Signin starts at 11:00 a.m. with lunch available, and golfers tee off in “shotgun” style at 12:30 p.m. Registration is $150 per golfer and includes 18 holes of golf, a golf cart, all beer and nonalcoholic beverages during play, lunch and dinner with a cash bar, and much more! Those wishing to attend only dinner can do so for $40. The registration deadline for golfers is July 1, 2022. Contact Director of Development and Alumni Affairs Jennifer Wakefield at (585) 343-0055 ext. 6265 or via email at foundation@ genesee.edu. The golfer registration form is also available online at https://gccfoundationinc.org/cougar-classic/ Most importantly, all proA photograph of 2022 Cougar Classic Chair Mickey Hyde, ceeds go directly to the GCC courtesy of GCC student scholarship proa member of LeRoy-Pavilion- our Cougar Pride Athletic gram, making higher educaStafford Kiwanis, the Campaign, previous Cougar tion possible for deserving Rochester Press-Radio Club Classic tournaments and is a students in our community. and currently is vice president and branch manager of the Bank’s LeRoy branch. He has served on the boards of Genesee Orleans Ministry of Concern, Leadership Genesee’s Funding Committee, Wyoming County Community Action and GCC’s Walkathon. He is

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Tragedy & triumph: B-R shines on mats while mourning losses BY JEFF UVEINO Wrestlers, coaches and parents from BolivarRichburg sported matching t-shirts at Saturday’s Section 5 State Qualifier. On the front, each read “BR STRONG” in large white print, with “Wolverine wrestling” in red capital letters below. On the opposite side, instead of unique name plates, “Coleman” stretched across each member of the program’s back. The Wolverines, as they did the Saturday prior, enjoyed a momentous day on the mat. In the midst of one of its most successful postseasons in program history, however, B-R mourned two tragedies that shook its wrestling community. MOST EVENINGS, if you drive up Salt Rising Road in Bolivar, you’ll find a busy building lined with wrestling mats — the Wolverine Den. Whether it be summer or winter, in-season or out, youth, varsity and collegiateaged wrestlers spend hard hours drilling at the Bolivar youth program’s popular facility. Several coaches line the mats, directing athletes of varying skill levels. The group often included Dylan Pesock, a former standout at Oswayo Valley who went on to wrestle two years at Mercyhurst North East. Pesock, a Shinglehouse native who competed at states for the Green Wave in 2018, turned to coaching to satisfy his passion for wrestling. He had grown up in the Bolivar and Shinglehouse youth programs, and after college, became a regular mentor for B-R’s lightweights. Eric Coleman, meanwhile, was as consistent a coaching presence as any at the Den. He often worked with B-R’s advanced wrestlers, lacing up his shoes to either teach technique or wrestle live. On Feb. 1, Pesock passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident the night before. He was 21. A week later, Coleman was involved in an automobile accident in Ohio, and passed away from his injuries Feb. 9. He was 41. BETWEEN the accidents, B-R claimed its third Section 5 Class B team title in four years. The Wolverines ran through the tournament at Lyndonville, producing five individual champions, 218 team points and both Most Outstanding Wrestler

awards. As they did so, they remembered Pesock. “Tonight, we wrestle for Dylan,” stretched across each Wolverine’s chest in bold, black letters. Team title in hand, B-R turned its attention to the state qualifier. Nine Wolverines would compete at the tournament at SUNY Brockport, and with Pesock’s memory fresh in their minds, a mix of emotions fueled their practices. Then, Taylor got a phone call regarding Coleman. Tragedy had struck again. “The kids were already in an emotional slump from the process of (Pesock’s) passing, and then to get hit with this,” Taylor said. “I had a sit-down talk with them all and told them, there’s a reason why stuff like this happens. I don’t know what the reason is, but let’s do everything we can to show those guys that aren’t with us anymore what we’re capable of.” Coleman’s son, Ethan, is a sophomore on the B-R wrestling team. At 138 pounds, he was among the favorites for a trip to Albany entering the state qualifier. Ethan Coleman finished second at Brockport, earning an automatic bid to states. As he defeated his opponent to secure second place, he pointed to the sky. In a nearby section of bleachers, dozens of fans with his name on their backs were ready to greet him. “We wanted Ethan to know that we’ve all got his back, we’re all family, and if one of us is going to hurt, we’re all going to hurt,” Taylor said. “I’ve talked to him a little bit, just telling him that we’re all here for him if at any point during the day he needs to call us just to talk. That’s how all the kids are on the team, too.” Ethan Coleman will be joined by teammate and junior 215-pounder Trent Sibble at the state tournament. In all, B-R placed six wrestlers at the state qualifying meet, and will send its fourth and fifth state representatives since 2018 to Albany. EACH STATE rep, plus dozens of the program’s sectional champions over the past decade, were touched by Pesock and Eric Coleman. “(Eric Coleman) was the old-fashioned guy who would take notes,” said Gary McDowell, who runs the Wolverine Den and serves as head coach of Bolivar’s

youth program. “He’d carry around index cards before every tournament or match we went to. He’d take notes on those wrestlers, then he and I would have conversations after the tournament. We’d do the pros and cons of every match for every wrestler, then go through what they had to work on.” Eric Coleman would spearhead much of the teaching at youth practices, using his knowledge of the sport to demonstrate moves and help young wrestlers perfect their positioning. He had been actively involved with the program for nearly seven years, shortly after the inception of the Den. “Every one of the kids that I have, Eric has been involved with on and off the wrestling mat,” Taylor said. “He was a good leader, and he was one of those guys that, when he spoke, you listened and he was probably right. He was fun and he was hard-nosed. All the kids took very well to that.” Eric Coleman’s wrestling knowledge was vast, but his attitude was equally contagious. “He always brought positive energy — it was about lifting kids up,” McDowell said. “His smile, his laugher, his knowledge — he always wanted the best out of the kids. I think that’s why they enjoyed working with him so much.” Pesock touched the wrestlers in a similar way. Still active in the sport himself, Pesock seamlessly conveyed his college-level craft, and relayed some of his go-to moves into his mentees’ repertoires. “(Pesock) was always the fun one every time he was around,” Taylor said. “It didn’t matter who you were or where you came from; he was buddies with whoever was around. Every time there was practice, he was there. To say that about a 21-year-old kid that has a bunch of friends,

and to see him up there working with these kids and pushing them, that said a lot about the kind of kid he was.” Pesock competed in an open tournament at Jamestown Community College the day before his accident. There, after taking down an opponent with a slick dump, he immediately requested video footage of the move from his father. He wanted to show Gary McDowell, Jr. McDowell, Jr., an 8thgrader wrestling at 102 pounds for the Wolverines, had been working diligently on his dumps with Pesock over the previous three weeks. Now, Pesock had an example to share. “To me, that was a special moment showing how much love Dylan had for these kids,” McDowell said. “He wanted to take his own matches and show them, look, I’m wrestling in college and this move is working. Trust me, it can work for you, too.” When sectionals came, Gary McDowell hadn’t yet relayed the footage to his son, and hadn’t told him that Pesock wanted to share his video. In McDowell, Jr.’s first match, however, he proceeded to dump his opponent to his back and stick him. Afterward, he saw Pesock’s version. Later in the tournament, Teegan Sibble found herself trailing in the third period of her finals match. She had recently been working with Pesock on shot setups and taking opponents down to their backs. As the third-period clock waned, Teegan Sibble threw her opponent to his back for a four-point move, clinching a 5-3 victory. She became the first female in history to win a Section 5 wrestling title, and also the first to win Most Outstanding Wrestler. Perhaps her late mentor fueled her offense.

“(Pesock) had a love for the sport that was unlike any other,” Taylor said. “He was at every home match and even traveled to some of the away matches, just to be there for the kids. They all looked up to him.” Practices at the Wolverine Den will go on — McDowell and a staff of committed coaches including Shane Sibble, Nate Mitchell, Terry Bentley, Tracy Bentley, Randy Cimino and others will see to it. The varsity program will persevere, as well, as Taylor and his staff guide two wrestlers onto the state tournament. They’ll do so, however, without two significant pieces. “Eric joined our team and worked with our advanced

and older kids in the room, and he called it home and became family,” McDowell said. “He individualized a lot of wrestlers one-on-one before and after practice to really help them with their technique. He was a very knowledgeable wrestler, very positive and always encouraged.” Pesock was laid to rest Tuesday, four days ahead of the state qualifier. Coleman was laid to rest Monday. “We have received phone calls from people all over the state of New York and Pennsylvania,” McDowell said. “Not only did they enjoy (Coleman and Pesock) as people, they know the love our team had for them and what they meant to our program and our wrestling room.”

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1 COVID-related death in Allegany County BY BOB CLARK BELMONT — Allegany County officials reported a 92nd COVID-19-related death on Monday. The Allegany County Department of Health reported that a 96-year-old woman recently passed away due to complications or a consequence of the illness. The death was the first reported by county officials since Feb. 7. State Department of Health officials — tracking deaths only in state-licensed facilities like hospitals and nursing homes — have reported 146 deaths among county residents in statelicensed facilities, while 88 people have died in facilities in the county. The last

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ideal for capturing a critter’s fancy foot work. However, if the conditions are less than perfect, identification can be deceptively challenging.” These programs will be canceled if the area is

experiencing extreme weather conditions. If the weather appears questionable, check www.pfeiffernaturecenter. org for a cancellation notice.

accompanied by an adult. Both the traditional, wooden bear paw snowshoes and the modern metal framed snowshoes are available. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. ANIMAL TRACK ID with local nature enthusiasts Mike Ermer and Brandon Witmer is a forest walk to learn the tricks of identifying and tracking the animals who share the land with us. The program will be held on March 5 at 10 a.m. at the Lillibridge Preserve and there is a $5 charge for non-members. “I suspect that all of us at one time or another have seen animal tracks in the snow and have wondered, ‘To whose feet do those prints belong?,’” Jones said. “Identifying prints can be pretty easy if the snow cover is

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FEBRUARY 18, 2022

UR Medicine affiliates join system-wide electronic health record system

WELLSVILLE, NY — UR Medicine affiliates Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville, Noyes Health in Dansville and Geneseo, and St. James Hospital in Hornell will adopt a new electronic health record (EHR) platform on March 5, 2022, the same EHR used at UR Medicine’s Strong Memorial Hospital and other affiliate organizations, Highland Hospital in Rochester and Thompson Health in Canandaigua. For the more than 2 million residents of Rochester, the Finger Lakes region and the Southern Tier served by UR Medicine, the alignment of patient records and patient care activities on the Epic platform, known at UR Medicine as eRecord, and the expansion of its use in the health system is part of an on-going effort to increase access for patients to health care services throughout the region, strengthen and enhance patient safety and quality of care, and work more efficiently. The move to a standardized EHR means patients will be able to see information from their visits with providers at all UR Medicine-affiliated Urgent Care, primary care and specialty care practices through UR Medicine’s online patient portal, MyChart. Through the website, mychart.urmc.edu, or mobile app, patients can access provider’s appointment notes, medication lists and test results, appointment information and Urgent Care waittimes. They will also be able to request prescription refills and communicate directly with their provider’s office to ask questions and complete pre-appointment paperwork. MyChart also allows patients easily to pay and keep track of their bills online, which will be presented as a consolidated summary of charges from four affiliate facilities: Noyes Health, St. James Hospital, Jones Memorial Hospital and Thompson Health. Anyone can sign up for a MyChart account at any time at mychart. urmc.edu. “For the past ten years, our EHR has become an

increasingly valuable tool in assessing the health care needs of the communities we serve,” said Steven I. Goldstein, senior vice president of the University of Rochester Medical Center who oversees UR Medicine regional hospitals and president and CEO of Strong Memorial and Highland hospitals in Rochester. “With all of us working in the same EHR, we will be able to transition care more easily between local services and specialty care, with each provider and each location having a complete picture of the patient’s health and treatment needs.” The multi-year integration effort was supported in part by New York State Health Care Facility Transformation Program grants to

each individual hospital totaling $12 million. Leadership and staff at St. James, Noyes and Jones worked with their peers at the University of Rochester Medical Center to secure the funding, and plan and implement the new system. UR Medicine contributed the remainder of the funding for the project. “We are grateful to the New York State Department of Health and our state legislature for recognizing the importance of this kind of project which connects community-based and rural health care organizations with the specialty expertise of an academic medical center,” said Goldstein, “and to UR Medicine leadership who prioritized and enabled this project.”

“As a practicing physician, I know firsthand the value of eRecord. With all of us across the UR Medicine system on that one platform, our teams simply will be able to collaborate more effectively, both in terms of patient care and administrative oversight,” said J. Chad Teeters, M.D., M.B.A., president and CEO of Noyes Health. “That will lead to better patient communication, safety and satisfaction.” Noyes Health and Jones Memorial Hospital joined Thompson Health and Highland Hospital as affiliates of the University of Rochester Medical Center and became part of the UR Medicine health system in 2016. St. James Hospital formally affiliated in 2018.

How different vitamins affect the body At the dawn of a new year, it’s not uncommon for people take inventory of their personal health and strive to make positive changes. Being more conscientious of the foods they put into their bodies is a start, but some individuals may wonder if supplementation can help them go one step further. Nutrition Insight reports that 77 percent of American adults consume dietary supplements, and Nutraceuticals World indicates 98 percent of adult supplement users are taking vitamins and minerals. Individuals considering supplements should always discuss them with their physicians prior to including them in their health regimens. Even those who haven’t considered supplements can discuss them with their physicians, as Harvard Health, MedlinePlus and the U.S. National Library of Medicine note that various products can provide some significant benefits. • Vitamin A (retinoids/carotene): Beta carotene can be converted into vitamin A as needed. It plays an important role in vision, keeps tissues and skin healthy, and also is involved with bone growth. • Vitamin B1 (thiamin): Helps convert food into energy, and is essential for brain health and nerve function. • Vitamin B2 (riboflavin): This works with other B vitamins by promoting growth and the production of red

blood cells. • Vitamin B3 (niacin): Helps convert food into energy. It’s also essential for healthy skin, blood cells, brain, and nervous system function. • Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): Helps make lipids, neurotransmitters, steroid hormones, and hemoglobin in the body. • Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine): This vitamin may reduce the risk of heart disease by helping to lower homocysteine levels. It also helps convert tryptophan into niacin and serotonin, a mood-regulating neurotransmitter. • Vitamin B9 (folate): Vital for new cell creation, it helps prevent brain and spine birth defects when taken early in

pregnancy. It also may lower risk for colon cancer risk. • Vitamin B12 (cobalamin): Vitamin B12 is important for metabolism and energy production. It also helps form red blood cells and maintain the central nervous system. • Biotin: Biotin helps to metabolize proteins and carbohydrates. It also promotes healthy bones and hair. • Vitamin C (ascorbic acid): This is an important antioxidant that promotes healthy teeth and gums. It also helps the body absorb iron and maintains healthy tissue by promoting wound healing. Vitamin C may help boost the immune system to help with illness prevention or recovery. • Vitamin D (calciferol):

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Also known as the “sunshine minerals, including calcium, doctor or nutritionist to learn vitamin,” vitamin D is made iron, copper, iodine, magne- more about supplementation. in the body after individuals sium, and more. Speak with a spend time in the sun. It is hard to get enough vitamin D from food sources alone. Vitamin D also helps the body absorb calcium, which is vital for healthy bones and teeth. • Vitamin E (tocopherol): An antioxidant that helps the body form red blood cells and use vitamin K. Scientists also are studying a potential relationship between vitamin E and a lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease. • Vitamin K (menadione): Vitamin K activates proteins and calcium essential to blood clotting. It also may help prevent hip fractures. In addition to these vitamins, the body needs various