Yeongwol Health Center Recruits Residents for Midlife Health Program
The Yeongwol County Health Center in Gangwon Province has opened recruitment for a traditional Korean medicine health promotion program titled “Ogamyangsaeng,” designed to help middle-aged residents manage menopausal symptoms and daily wellness, m.sisazoom.co.kr reported. The program targets women around the menopausal transition, aiming to enroll 20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis between October 15 and October 30.
Operating throughout the month of November across eight scheduled sessions, the initiative aims to awaken the five senses and foster sustainable health habits. Participants will engage in a curriculum that combines physical activity, mental health screening, and traditional education. The structure provides structured support for a demographic navigating significant physiological changes.
Curriculum and Activities Scheduled for November
The eight-session program incorporates diverse physical and educational components to address both bodily and psychological aspects of midlife transitions. Sessions feature dedicated menopausal symptom management education alongside physical activities such as qigong gymnastics, meditation, and power dance. To support mental well-being, health officials included depression and stress level screenings for all participants.
The schedule also integrates traditional wellness practices, including sessions on making licorice and magnolia vine tea, nutrition education, and medicinal food cooking demonstrations. Aromatherapy rounds out the curriculum, giving participants practical tools to reduce stress and care for their physical and mental health in daily life.
County Officials Emphasize Long-Term Support
Health officials structured the program to instill lasting lifestyle changes rather than temporary relief. Um Hae-young, head of the Health Promotion Division, stated that the initiative is intended to help women care for their minds and bodies while establishing healthy routines they can maintain at home. Um added that the county plans to continue operating age-appropriate, customized health programs for residents moving forward.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Ogamyangsaeng Program
Who is eligible to apply for the Ogamyangsaeng program?
The program is open to women around the menopausal transition living in the Yeongwol area. Organizers are accepting the first 20 applicants who register during the enrollment window.
When does registration take place?
Registration runs from October 15 to October 30. Interested residents must apply during this period to secure one of the 20 available spots.
When and where do the program sessions occur?
The program runs throughout the month of November for a total of eight sessions hosted through the Yeongwol County Health Center.
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