Health & Exercise

The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division in partnership with the Public Works Division and the Office of Sustainability, has been selected to lead a campaign to map heat and air quality in Fort Wayne. . . Read More

The state of Indiana recently announced that applications for the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (SEBT) program, also known as SUN Bucks, are now open. SUN Bucks is a new benefits program that provides families a one-time payment of $120 for each . . . Read More

The Peggy F. Murphy Community Grief Center, located at 5920 Homestead Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, continues to provide invaluable support to those dealing with the loss of a loved one. The center has organized several events tailored to help individuals navigate . . . Read More

The latest edition of the Community Health Resource Directory is now available for free to the general public and organizations that serve low-income and vulnerable residents. Free, printed copies of the directory are available for pick up by filling . . . Read More

April is National Donate Life Month, an annual observance focusing national attention on how organ and tissue donation saves lives. Hoosiers are encouraged to learn more about donation, sign up to become donors and participate in four key days to raise . . . Read More

Tickets for the 2024 Women’s and Military Division Wheelchair Basketball National Championships are on sale now! This event will be hosted in Fort Wayne on April 26-28 and is expected to draw over 300 athletes from across the country. . . Read More

Bowen Health Clinics have unveiled an online self-scheduling option for patients. This new feature provides 24/7 access to a calendar of upcoming available appointments, allowing patients to book their visit on any smartphone, tablet or computer. . . Read More

With the festive feasts of the holiday season in the rearview mirror and the cozy hibernation period of winter drawing to a close, it’s the perfect moment to turn our focus towards embracing healthier eating habits. . . Read More

Turnstone Center will launch the first phase of its “Empowering Minds and Bodies Program” with support from the Eli Lilly and Company Foundation. The initiative will support self-advocacy to enhance educational attainment and reduce health disparities . . . Read More

Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana (VOAOHIN) announced that it has been awarded a $2.8 million grant from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation. The funds will be used over three years to create a new Indiana-based Fresh Start Connect . . . Read More

While the arrival of February means it’s time to bestow hearts on your Valentine’s Day sweetie, the Parkview Heart Institute encourages residents to also reflect on their own heart health and lifestyle improvements that will keep you lub-dubbing . . . Read More

Healthy Essence, the student-run massage clinic at Ivy Tech Community College’s Fort Wayne campus, will open to the public this semester from Feb. 12 to May 4. Students from the Therapeutic Massage program will provide hour-long full-body relaxation . . . Read More

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it permanently housed 46,552 homeless Veterans in 2023, surpassing the calendar year goal to house 38,000 Veterans by 22.5%. In 2023, VA also engaged with 40,203 unsheltered Veterans to connect them . . . Read More

Do you find yourself worrying about everything that is going on around you? It can be very tiring and depressing to constantly worry about your family, your job, your health, and everything else that is happening. . . Read More

Erin’s House for Grieving Children has received a grant of $1,000,000 (one-million dollars) from Lilly Endowment Inc. This three-year grant will help the organization to significantly expand programs and services while providing even more support . . . Read More

Immerse yourself in the rhythm, grace, and the captivating art of bellydance with Soraya Mahadia in one or more of our classes in the upcoming 8-week session of “Bellydance with Soraya.” . . Read More

Yoga for Respite and Restoration is a practice of slow, gentle movement, breath work, and meditation to provide the tools to be present in your body and being, while moving through life with stress and grief. . . Read More

For some, depression is as predictable as the changing of the seasons. Depression comes in many forms. Some work to overcome depression all year round. Some experience depression triggered by certain events like the loss of a loved one, losing a job . . . Read More

YWCA Northeast Indiana is excited to launch the public portion of our capital campaign “Old Keys Won’t Open New Doors”. In the past several years, YWCA Northeast Indiana has experienced tremendous growth. . . Read More

On Saturday, November 18, the record of 1,457 families served was met directly with another record… the one for largest individual volunteer group on a Saturday. Avalon Missionary Church brought over SIXTY individuals! . . Read More

Adams Medical Group is offering free Men’s Health Screenings on Wednesday, November 29th from 4pm-7pm at the Strickler Cancer Institute on the Adams Memorial Hospital Campus. Dr. Benjamin Hart, General Surgeon, Dr. . . Read More

Community Harvest Food Bank’s 9th Annual U Can Crush Hunger Campaign final weigh-in results are in! Huntington University, Indiana Tech, Indiana University Fort Wayne, Ivy Tech, Manchester University, Purdue University Fort Wayne, Trine University, . . . Read More

As the appetite for plant-based options grows, Vegan Fort Wayne is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated Fort Wayne Vegan Restaurant Week, taking place from November 13th to November 19th. . . Read More