Health & Exercise

MDA SHAMROCKS CAMPAIGN PARTNERS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES

February 28, 2020March 6, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

More than 200 Indiana convenience stores, restaurants, and businesses throughout the State of Indiana are raising funds to help transform the lives of children and adults with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related neuromuscular diseases ... Read more

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CORONAVIRUS PUTS ALLEN COUNTY OFFICIALS ON GUARD

February 14, 2020February 26, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

While there have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Allen County, the Board of Commissioners and Health Commissioner Dr. Deborah McMahan are recommending anyone traveling internationally for business or pleasure take some preventive ... Read more

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NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH

January 31, 2020February 9, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

Every January millions of people declare that with the changing of the year they should bring changes to their lives, and with that comes New Year’s Resolutions. Whether it be to travel more, save money, or simply try new ‘out-of-the-box’ activities, ... Read more

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ADAPTIVE BALLROOM DANCE LAUNCHES IN FORT WAYNE

January 31, 2020February 3, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

Award-winning dancer and Paralympian, Cheryl Angelelli and her professional partner, Tamerlan Gadirov, recently visited Fort Wayne to help launch northeast Indiana’s first adaptive ballroom dancing program. Angelelli and Gadirov’s ... Read more

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IVY TECH MASSAGE CLINIC REOPENS

January 31, 2020February 3, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

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. 3 to May 1. Students from the Therapeutic Massage program will provide hour-long full-body ... Read more

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COLLECTIVE EFFORTS ARE AIMED AT REDUCING DRUG IMPACT IN FW

January 31, 2020February 3, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

Mayor Tom Henry joined representatives from The Lutheran Foundation, Fort Wayne Police Department and the City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division to announce that another portion of the City’s quality of life plan that was approved ... Read more

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RACE FOR THE WARRIOR AT AIRPORT

January 17, 2020January 27, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

Looking to participate in your first 5K or 10K race? Love to walk with your furry friends? Are you a seasoned runner looking for a new challenge? Or, are you looking for a great cause to support? Northeast Indiana Base Community Council has the ... Read more

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FLU PROMPTS VISITOR RESTRICTIONS AT HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

January 17, 2020January 27, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

Public health officials are recommending temporary visitation restrictions for area hospitals, healthcare facilities and nursing homes in response to recent increased flu activity. ... Read more

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NATALIE AXEL RECEIVES BBBS DIANE HUMPHREY AWARD

December 6, 2019December 24, 2019 The Waynedale News Staff

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana awarded the 2019 Diane Humphrey Award to Natalie Axel during the 12th Annual Women’s Champagne Brunch at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Established in 2012 and named in honor of its inaugural ... Read more

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OUABACHE SP TO DEDICATE CCC TRIBUTE TREE

November 22, 2019November 24, 2019 The Waynedale News Staff

Ouabache State Park will honor its Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) legacy at its annual Wonderland of Lights celebration with a CCC Tribute Tree. The tree is being dedicated on Nov. 30 at 5 p.m., right before the park’s Reindeer Romp and Jingle ... Read more

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FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, DETECTORS INSTALLED

October 25, 2019November 2, 2019 The Waynedale News Staff

Fort Wayne UNITED’s TenPoint Coalition Foot Patrols walked in the Oxford community with the Fort Wayne Fire Department today to deliver and install smoke detectors to area residents during Fire Prevention Week. ... Read more

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NEW FEEL, NEW VIBE, SAME MISSION AT HEART WALK

October 11, 2019October 21, 2019 The Waynedale News Staff

Residents of Fort Wayne rallied together in support of the Northeast Indiana Heart Walk that took place on September 21 to promote physical activity and heart-healthy living all while paying tribute to those touched by the mission. ... Read more

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TUBERCULOSIS ALERT FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION

October 11, 2019November 15, 2019 The Waynedale News Staff

The Allen County Department of Health is advising some patrons of Cali Nails in Southgate Plaza get tested for tuberculosis after investigating an active case connected to that location. This alert affects that Cali Nails location only. ... Read more

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SPENDING TIME WITH PETS PROVIDES BENEFITS FOR OLDER ADULTS

September 27, 2019October 7, 2019 The Waynedale News Staff

Social isolation is becoming an increasingly common issue, with one in five Americans reporting they feel lonely. Seniors are especially vulnerable to these feelings, with nearly half saying they often feel lonely. A new survey by Home Instead, ... Read more

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ARE YOU PREPARED FOR AN EMERGENCY?

September 13, 2019September 20, 2019 The Waynedale News Staff

September is National Preparedness Month, and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) encourages Hoosier families to take the necessary steps to make sure households are prepared for all types of disasters. “Preparation can ... Read more

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HOOSIERS FEEDING THE HUNGRY HOSTS “MEAT” THE NEED BENEFIT

August 30, 2019September 6, 2019 The Waynedale News Staff

Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry will be holding its annual “Meat” the Need Benefit on Saturday, September 7th, 2019, at Kruse Plaza in Auburn, Indiana. This event will consist of a buffet-style dinner catered by Dutch Heritage, raffles, silent ... Read more

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HOME FIRE CAMPAIGN SAVES LIVES

August 16, 2019August 20, 2019 The Waynedale News Staff

The Indiana Region of the American Red Cross, with the help of its partners, reached at least 26 lives saved in Indiana through the national Red Cross Home Fire Campaign. ... Read more

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FIRST-EVER INDIANA UTERUS DONATIONS

August 16, 2019August 20, 2019 The Waynedale News Staff

This past month, an Indiana woman in her 30s died unexpectedly and became an organ, tissue and cornea donor. In addition to saving four lives through heart, liver, kidney and lung donation and healing many others through tissue and cornea donation, ... Read more

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LOCAL NONPROFIT RECEIVES $35,000 FOR HEARING CLINICS FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS

August 2, 2019August 20, 2019 The Waynedale News Staff

This year, GiveHear was awarded $35,000 from AWS Foundation for the work of the local nonprofit hearing clinic. ... Read more

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HIGH SCHOOLER AWARDED FOR ASSISTING CHOKING STUDENT

July 19, 2019July 24, 2019 The Waynedale News Staff

On March 11, 2019, during lunch at West Noble High School, a student began to choke. A fellow student, Titus Allard, noticed and rushed over to help. Allard performed abdominal thrusts until the student could resume breathing. ... Read more

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PROTECT YOUR PETS FROM THE HEAT

July 19, 2019July 24, 2019 The Waynedale News Staff

With warmer weather here, Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control wants to remind pet owners to pay extra attention to provisions for their animals. Animals cannot regulate their body temperature like humans and the warm weather can cause them ... Read more

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IMPROVING ON FIRST AID IN POE

July 5, 2019July 8, 2019 Michael Morrissey

Imagine you’ve just cut yourself badly in the kitchen, or drove past a horrific automobile accident and someone in the car has a nasty wound. Would you know what to do? ... Read more

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FUNDING THE STATE-OF-THE-ART RED CROSS “BLOODMOBILE”

July 5, 2019July 8, 2019 The Waynedale News Staff

The American Red Cross is pleased to announce a $375,000 gift from Steel Dynamics, Inc., funding a state-of-the-art bloodmobile to serve Northeast Indiana. A ribbon-cutting celebration was held on June 25, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., ... Read more

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FREE RAPID HIV TESTING AT CREIGHTON ST. WALGREENS ON JUNE 27

June 21, 2019June 27, 2019 The Waynedale News Staff

The Allen County Department of Health is partnering with Walgreens to offer free, confidential HIV testing on National HIV Testing Day later this month. ... Read more

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PREVENT TICK-BORNE DISEASES WHILE ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS

June 21, 2019June 27, 2019 Melinda Myers

You’ve grabbed your water bottle, sunscreen and hat for a hike in the park or some gardening. Add a bit of tick protection to your must-have items when you head out the door for an adventure, to garden or play. ... Read more