From our partner in the Whitley News Network, Talk of the Town (visit their original article here):

Citizens of Whitley County have a reason to be proud as Whitley County is among the top 10 healthiest counties in Indiana, according to the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Whitley County ranked 7th out of all 92 counties with Hancock County being ranked 1st.

The study took into account a variety of factors including premature death, population health conditions, smoking adults, teen pregnancies, health behaviors, binge drinking, clinical health care, inadequate social support, unemployment, poverty, air pollution, homicide rates, college degrees and more.

Parkview Whitley Hospital chief operations officer John Meister said “This snapshot view gives us feedback that we’re on the right track to improve the health outcomes and quality of life in Whitley County for all citizens.”

To view the full report and learn more about how the study was conducted, click here.

Chef Jacob Kemery

COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (Nov. 23, 2009) – Parkview Whitley Hospital will present a free program for the public titled “Healthy Holiday Leftover Recipes,” on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 6:30 p.m., at the hospital in lower-level auditoriums A and B. The hospital is located at 353 N. Oak Street, Columbia City.

Join chef Jacob Kemery of Parkview Whitley Hospital’s Food Services Department as he shares tips for preparing tasty and healthy snacks, appetizers and sandwiches from holiday leftovers. Chef Kemery also will share his favorite recipes and offer food-preparation tips.

Food samples and recipes will be provided, as well as iced tea, coffee and bottled water.

Seating is limited and reservations are required. To make a reservation, call Rick Beemer at (260) 248-9400, or (800) 325-1338, ext. 89400.