Category | Health

Dining With Diabetes classes this month at WCEO

Posted on 01 September 2010

“Dining with Diabetes” is a program for people with diabetes and their families …

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YMCA to host spa day!

Posted on 24 August 2010

The Jorgensen Family YMCA will be sponsoring a spa day Monday, August 30 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.!

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Region’s largest independent family practice joins Lutheran Medical Group

Posted on 09 August 2010

One of northeastern Indiana’s most recognizable physician practices has joined Lutheran Medical Group. For more than 40 years, physicians with Brooklyn Medical Associates have provided primary care to area patients…

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Next generation knee implant has potential to last twice as long as current implants

Posted on 29 July 2010

Scott is just one of numerous folks who are benefiting from a total knee implant that’s been tested to last as long as 30 years under normal conditions…

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Enjoy your garden this winter – Preservation and canning class at Busco Town Hall July 28

Posted on 22 July 2010

Learn to preserve foods safely at the special workshop hosted by the County Extention office Wednesday, July 28, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Churubusco Town Hall …

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Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home welcomes Robert Crook, M.D. full-time Medical Director

Posted on 14 July 2010

The Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home announces the addition of Robert Crook, M.D. to the staff of Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home. Crook, an internist, is the agency’s first full-time medical director.

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Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home elects Board of Directors, Officers

Posted on 27 June 2010

Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home announces the election of new members and officers to the board of directors for the 2010-2011 term. Elected as officers were: Daryl Yost, Northeast Indiana Innovation Center, Board Chair; Elizabeth Frederick, attorney, Vice Chair; Michael Erler, Treasurer; and Denice Beights, Fort Wayne Women’s Bureau, Secretary.

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Parkview Whitley Hospital names Scott Gabriel as new chief operating officer

Posted on 14 June 2010

An important announcement was made this afternoon regarding the leadership of Parkview Whitley Hospital. Scott Gabriel has been named as the new chief operating officer, filling the vacancy left by John Meister who accepted a different position within Parkview Health this spring.

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YMCA offers summer programs for your enjoyment

Posted on 02 June 2010

The YMCA will be offering summer programs to keep you entertained and healthy over the summer! Registration has already begun.

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St. Vincent de Paul students promoting wellness and community service with “Fun Run”

Posted on 24 May 2010

Feet will be flying Friday on the Dupont Hospital campus. Dupont is sponsoring a Spring Fun Run for children attending St. Vincent de Paul School. The Fun Run is noncompetitive and the goal is to promote fun physical activity to students of all athletic abilities.

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Center Stage Dance Academy hosts Zumbathon May 16 for good cause

Posted on 13 May 2010

Center Stage Dance Academy will be hosting a Zumbathon at Churubusco High School (in the elementary gym) Sunday, May 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. Having fun and getting in shape could not be easier and it is all for a good cause!

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Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home to present “Forget-Me-Not Tea”

Posted on 10 May 2010

Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home will present a “Forget-Me-Not Tea for Hospice Home,” on Thursday, May 27 from 2 – 4 p.m. in the Seasons of Life gardens at Hospice Home. Held outside among the flowers and fountains under a tent, the “Forget-Me-Not Tea” will feature highlights from a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.

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A fun-filled day for kids at Parkview Field this Saturday!

Posted on 22 April 2010

The YMCA presents Healthy Kids Day at Parkview Field this Saturday, April 24!

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Parkview Whitley Hospital’s annual Heartbeats health fair set for May 8

Posted on 19 April 2010

Parkview Whitley Hospital will present its annual Heartbeats health fair on Saturday, May 8, 2010, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. The health fair will take place in the hospital’s lower-level auditoriums, 353 N. Oak Street, Columbia City.

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Learn CPR at Don’t Miss a Beat!

Posted on 12 April 2010

Receive non-certified CPR training for free at Don’t Miss a Beat!

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Dupont Hospital to host community health and information fair

Posted on 05 April 2010

Dupont Hospital will host a free community health and information fair between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Friday, April 16. All screenings and activities will take place in the hospital’s main lobby.

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‘Festival of Wines’ will benefit hospice home

Posted on 24 March 2010

Make plans to attend the 24th annual Festival of Wines on Friday, May 7, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Fort Wayne Country Club. Enjoy a variety of fine wines (and microbrews, too) provided by Andy Lebamoff of Cap ’n Cork, an hors d’oeuvres buffet, and chocolates provided by Key III Candies.

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Mobile Mammography unit will be in Columbia City

Posted on 22 March 2010

Francine’s Friends Mobile Mammography unit will be in Columbia City for women interested in scheduling a mammogram. On Friday, April 2, the mobile unit will be at Kroger, 6210 Countryside drive, Columbia city.

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Cardiologist to present free workshop on ‘Improving Cardiovascular Health for Men and Women’ at Parkview Whitley Hospital March 17

Posted on 15 March 2010

Parkview Whitley Hospital invites the residents of Whitley County to a free educational workshop at the hospital to hear Stephen Brown, MD, of Fort Wayne Cardiology, discuss “Improving Cardiovascular Health for Men and Women.”

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Win a trip to New York City courtesy of YMCA and MobileFit

Posted on 10 March 2010

How does it work? When you use MobileFit, you earn points based on workouts you print and complete, and feedback you provide following each workout. The points are automatically tracked and regular reports are printed. Members with the appropriate amount of points will be entered into a drawing to win a trip to NYC!

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