REMINDER TO PRACTICE SAFE SWIMMING
As pool and lake season approaches, the Allen County Health Department wants to remind the community to practice safe and healthy swimming.
Healthy and Safe Swimming Week was designated May 20–26 by
Health & Exercise
We like to keep our Waynedale News readers safe and healthy! These are the most current articles and stories to improve your body and mental health written by our original, local writers from around the Waynedale (Fort Wayne), Indiana Community.
CANCER SERVICES CELEBRATES 75 YEARS WITH LAPPER FUNDRAISER
Lauren Bodnar knows first-hand exactly how crucial Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana is to local cancer patients and their loved ones.
The 32-year-old Parkview Cancer Institute worker said while it
“GIRLS ON THE RUN” OF NORTHEAST INDIANA HOST CELEBRATORY 5K
On Thursday, May 23, 2019, Girls on the Run of Northeast Indiana (“GOTR-NEI) hosted a 5k Run/Walk event at Purdue Fort Wayne.. Pre-race festivities began at 4:00 pm and the race started at 5:30 pm.
The
HAVE YOU FOUND A TICK THIS YEAR?
Spring has arrived, and with it comes mosquitoes and ticks. These critters are not only a nuisance but can also pose serious health hazards. So the Department of Health is reminding the public of steps
OVER 100 WAITING FOR ORGAN TRANSPLANT IN ALLEN COUNTY
Of the more than 1,300 Indiana residents waiting today for a lifesaving organ transplant, almost 100 live in Allen County. While educational efforts about the importance of being a donor continue all
HEALTH DEPARTMENT AWARDED GRANT TO PREVENT OVERDOSES
The Allen County Department of Health has received another grant from the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) to distribute more naloxone kits to community agencies in an effort to help prevent
FIRST NEW HAVEN HEALTH FAIR
The first ever New Haven Health Fair will be held Wednesday, April 10 at the New Haven Community Center, 7500 SR 930 East behind McDonalds, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Theme of the event is “The Healthier
FLU ACTIVITY PROMPTS VISITOR RESTRICTIONS
Allen County public health officials are recommending temporary visitation restrictions for area hospitals, healthcare facilities and nursing homes in response to recent increased flu activity.
Allen
“RACE FOR THE WARRIOR” TO BE HELD ON FWA RUNWAY
Runway 5/23 at the Fort Wayne International Airport is usually for planes, but on Saturday, April 27, it’s nearly 12,000 feet of asphalt and concrete will be used to raise money for local military
STATEWIDE SMOKE ALARM PROGRAM TO CURB RISE IN FATAL HOME FIRES
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) has launched a new free smoke alarm program for Hoosiers with a goal of installing 10,000 smoke alarms in homes in two years.
The Get Alarmed program
NO ONE EATS ALONE AT MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL
A positive prevention initiative designed to promote inclusion in middle schools was celebrated at Miami Middle School in Fort Wayne on Thursday, February 28, 2019.
Representatives from Managed Health
STRIVING TO RAISE $1 MILLION FOR HIV/ AIDS SERVICES
On Saturday, March 23, 2019, Babylon/ After Dark will commemorate its 30th Annual AIDS Benefit. The staff and friends of Babylon/ After Dark have generously hosted this event for the past 30 years,
WASTE WATCHER GUIDE RELEASED TO REDUCE TRASH
Do you remember the locally produced video/ commercial with people having fish flying at them for using single-use straws and cups? If you haven’t seen the video, it might sound strange, but it was
WINTER BRINGS HIGH NUMBER OF MEN SEEKING SHELTER
More than 150 men have been seeking shelter consistently each night at The Rescue Mission (301 W. Superior Street). Rescue Mission Director of Emergency Services and Community Outreach, Sharon Gerig,
HEALTHYSTART CLASSES HELP RESIDENTS BE HEALTHY
Every January, millions of people make resolutions or goals for the new year. What goals do you have for 2019? If you said to get healthy, you’re not alone. The top New Year’s resolutions
NEW APP SEEKS TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE
The Allen County Department of Environmental Management has announced their partnership with Food Rescue US, the Connecticut-based food rescue organization, to rescue and deliver meals to those in need
FWFD REMINDS YOU TO COOK SAFELY AROUND HOLIDAYS
The Fort Wayne Fire Department is reminding you to keep safety in mind as holiday meals are being prepared. It can be easy to get wrapped up in entertaining guests, but it is important to monitor meal preparation closely.
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Home cooking fires a
BREAST MILK DONOR DRIVE NOV. 26
The Milk Bank and Lutheran Children’s Hospital are hosting a breast milk donor drive Nov. 26 from 3 to 7 p.m. Mothers who have extra milk are invited to visit the third floor conference room at Lutheran Children’s Hospital, 7950 W. Jefferson
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ELEVATED LEAD LEVELS FOUND IN FORT WAYNE HOMES’ WATER
City Utilities continues to meet the high standards for the water delivered daily to our homes and businesses. Water produced and distributed from our Three Rivers Water Filtration Plant always meets or is better than state and federal re
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GOT COLD FEET? – Homeowner Rx
My first house was an old two-story farmhouse. The windows were the old double-hung wood type. And they did not keep out the cold air at all! If you have the same problem of cold drafts coming in through your windows and giving you cold feet, her
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HEALTHCARE: GET COVERED, STAY COVERED
Healthcare coverage can be easy to ignore – until you need it. “Hoosiers covered by the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP), Hoosier Healthwise, Medicaid and other Indiana health insurance programs must pay close attention to requests and requir
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BLOOD DRIVE IN HONOR OF THIRD GRADER, LAYLA
The community is invited to give blood in honor of Layla Wigmore at a special American Red Cross blood drive held in her name Saturday, Sept. 29, from noon to 6 p.m. at Sweetwater Sound Music Center in Fort Wayne.
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Layla Wigmore is an 8-year-old
RETIRED NBA STAR HELPS TO RAISE $418K FOR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
Retired NBA star and former Little Brother, Brad Miller, hosted the 15th Annual Brad Miller Gala, Auction, and Golf Outing to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters. The three-part event began on Saturday, August 25, 2018 with a Gala and Auction
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DO YOU DRIVE AND TEXT?
New study shows that hands-free technology can still leave drivers distracted and deadly on the road.
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New laws in states like Florida are seeking to make ‘texting while driving’ a primary offense. This means that police officers will be ab
ART MOVES: A NIGHT TO SUPPORT FORT WAYNE DANCE COLLECTIVE
The Fort Wayne Dance Collective (FWDC) is excited to announce the presentation of ART MOVES. This amazing evening of spectacular dance performances, which takes place on Thursday, September 6, serves as the group’s 6th Annual fundraise
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