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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.


Health & Exercise 

Colonoscopy Or End-Of-Life Planning?

May 20, 2022May 24, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
Many people, especially those 65 and older, postponed routine doctor appointments during the pandemic. As older adults are reconnecting with their communities, including addressing those overdue medical check-ups, aging experts are ... Read more
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After Dark Night Club Raises $40K Hosting Aids Benefit

May 6, 2022May 10, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
On Saturday, April 16th, 2022 After Dark commemorated its 31st Annual AIDS Benefit. The staff and friends of After Dark have generously hosted this event for over 30 years, raising over $1 million historically for HIV/AIDS research and the ... Read more
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Ribbon Walk To Help Local People With Cancer

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana will hold Ribbon Walk on Saturday, May 7, 2022. The fundraising walk will raise money to help local people with cancer.The community is invited to join the walk, honor someone touched by cancer and celebrate ... Read more
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Adding Translation To Text To 911 Service

April 8, 2022April 11, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
The Indiana Statewide 911 Board, in collaboration with INdigital and the State Treasurer’s office, is announcing another tool that enhances communications between non-English speaking citizens and emergency services. ... Read more
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Plans To Open New Program: The Inclusion Institute

April 8, 2022April 11, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
The AWS Foundation announced a second round of awards totaling $3,222,620 to four local nonprofit disability service organizations as part of its Vantage Grants. The League was one of the recipients and is making big plans to move forward ... Read more
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Circadian Clock May Protect Aging Eyes

March 25, 2022March 26, 2022 Elizabeth K. Gardner
While bright light helps us see better, our eyes need darkness for better vision. Light breaks down the sensitive machinery of our eyes every day, and during the darkness of night, key pieces are rebuilt. The clock of our circadian rhythms runs ... Read more
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USPS Delivered 270 Million COVID-19 Tests

March 11, 2022March 16, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
The United States Postal Service announced that it has delivered more than 270 million COVID-19 test kits to American households as part of President Biden’s plan to distribute free at-home tests to Americans for free. The Postal Service ... Read more
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Free Community Health Directories Now Available

February 25, 2022March 1, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
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. ... Read more
Health & Exercise 

Snow Shoveling Tips To Protect Your Heart

February 11, 2022February 14, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
With snow predicted to fall across large portions of Indiana this week, the American Heart Association encourages Hoosiers to protect their hearts while shoveling snow and to seek immediate treatment if they experience any signs or symptoms ... Read more
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Free Six Month Fitness Membership & Evaluation For Veterans

January 28, 2022February 2, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
Turnstone Center is currently offering a free six-month Fitness and Aquatic membership at the Plassman Athletic Center and one-time fitness evaluation to U.S. Military veterans with honorable discharges. Funds for this program were granted ... Read more
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Home Office Electrical Safety

January 28, 2022February 2, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
During the pandemic, home offices have become a way to mitigate the spread of the virus and keep workers safe. But setting up a temporary or new full-time office at home can create a new kind of health issue — electrical safety. ... Read more
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Rapid Tests Limited At COVID-19 Test Site

January 28, 2022February 2, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
Availability of rapid antigen COVID-19 tests will further be limited at the Allen County Department of Health public testing site at 5750 Falls Drive, and rapid tests have not been offered since Tuesday, Jan. 18, due to a state shortage. ... Read more
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New COVID-19 Hotline

January 14, 2022January 18, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
The Allen County Department of Health has strategized in real-time during each COVID-19 surge over the past two years to determine the most effective ways to utilize resources to conduct contact tracing for positive cases. ... Read more
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State’s First-Ever Naloxone Vending Machine

December 17, 2021December 20, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff
Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the placement of Indiana’s first-ever naloxone vending machine at the St. Joseph County Jail in South Bend. The machine is one of 19 to be placed statewide and will be available for use by the public. ... Read more
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Helping Families Receive Health Insurance

December 17, 2021December 20, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff
The Healthcare.gov Health Insurance Marketplace is now open and will be open until January 15, 2022. This is great news for anyone in need of high quality, comprehensive health insurance. In fact, recent changes made the Marketplace an even ... Read more
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16th Annual Blood Drive In Memory Of Two Decatur Teens

December 17, 2021December 20, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff
The community is invited to give blood in memory of Corey Shaffer and Rick Girod at the 16th annual American Red Cross blood drive Saturday, December 18th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Riverside Center in Decatur. ... Read more
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Healthy Tomorrow App To Help Women With Opioid Use Disorder

December 3, 2021December 8, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff
McMillen Health is reaching out to organizations that serve pregnant or recently pregnant women with opioid use disorder (OUD) and their babies with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) in Allen County with a new tool offering a Healthy Tomorrow. ... Read more
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Health Officials Urge Continued Vigilance Amid COVID-19 Spike

December 3, 2021December 8, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff
A steady increase in hospitalizations and positive cases of COVID-19 in northeast Indiana are reminders to the community that recommended precautions to slow the spread of the coronavirus should be followed by everyone. ... Read more
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Holiday Travel Tips For Families Facing Alzheimer’s

December 3, 2021December 8, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff
Holiday travel is expected to increase this year. Planning and taking a trip can be particularly stressful for the 110,000 Hoosiers living with Alzheimer’s disease and their families. The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter ... Read more
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Blood Drive In Honor Of Brain Aneurysm Survivor

November 19, 2021November 23, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff
Misty Hernandez survived a devastating brain aneurysm on Aug. 21, which led to three surgeries. Due to the complex surgeries, she received four units of blood to save her life. The Fort Wayne community is invited to honor Misty Hernandez at ... Read more
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The Salvation Army Launches Virtual Red Kettles

November 19, 2021November 22, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff
The Salvation Army officially launched peer-to-peer and crowdfunding campaigns across Indiana that will invite the public to take an active role in supporting the organization. The Virtual Red Kettle Campaign has a goal of raising $250,000 ... Read more
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Both COVID-19 Moderna & Pfizer Boosters Available

November 5, 2021November 9, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff
The Department of Health is offering both Moderna and Pfizer booster shots at the COVID-19 vaccine site, located in the Appleseed Room at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave. ... Read more
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Talking To Your Kids About The Dangers Of Flavored Tobacco

November 5, 2021November 9, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff
After a year and a half of remote learning and social distancing, kids are back to socializing after school and between classes. A return to school also means kids are once again exposed to the dangers of vaping and flavored tobacco products, ... Read more
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FWCS To Offer Evening Covid-19 Testing To Students & Staff

October 22, 2021November 9, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff
FWCS’ Health and Wellness staff will offer testing from 5-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday beginning Monday, Oct. 18, at three sites: North Side, Northrop and South Side high schools. ... Read more
Health & Exercise 

October Is National Protect Your Hearing Month

October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff
If you have normal hearing, there’s a good chance you don’t think about your ears very often, but hearing helps you do just about every activity. From driving in your car to talking with your children. Hearing helps keep you safe and connected ... Read more
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