FREE PRODUCE AT FORT WAYNE’S FARMERS MARKET
Thanks to Double Up Indiana, area residents can now shop with SNAP at Fort Wayne’s Farmers Market and get FREE fruits and vegetables. ...
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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.
GETTING THE BETTER OF BULLYING
For many students, learning and school excitement can be stifled by caution and worry about bullying—but it can be alleviated. ...
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MAKING VACCINES MORE ACCESSIBLE IN OUR COMMUNITY
“Since 2014, I have been involved in facilitating collaborations between public libraries and health care agencies to make vaccines more accessible and easily available in high need communities. ...
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MASKING REQUIREMENT TO RETURN AT CITY-OWNED FACILITIES
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 7, masks have been required, regardless of vaccination status, at all City of Fort Wayne-owned facilities, which include Citizens Square, the Fort Wayne Metropolitan Human Relations Commission office, Fort Wayne ...
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NURSING SORORITY STEPS UP COVID OUTREACH
The Zeta Eta Chapter of Chi Eta Phi, Incorporated has been working tirelessly throughout the community to help provide health education and meet the medical needs of underserved populations, particularly in Southeast Fort Wayne. Chi Eta ...
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PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY FROM THE ALLEN CO. HEALTH COMMISSIONER
We continue to be in the midst of a global pandemic of COVID-19 that has taken more than 600,000 American lives. The vaccination rate for Indiana and Allen County lags behind the national average despite safe and effective vaccines being readily ...
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HEALTH IS WEALTH – Marcelia’s Musings
Growing up, I was taught to respect one’s elders. Thus, I addressed senior acquaintances as, “ Mr.,” “Mrs.,” and “Miss,” or whatever handle he or she requested for I knew I wasn’t on the same plateau as those adults. And, I noticed as they aged, ...
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NEW STATEWIDE ‘COVID STOPS HERE’ CAMPAIGN
Indiana businesses that have achieved widespread vaccination among employees can earn a designation from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI). The newly-launched “COVID Stops Here” campaign will recognize ...
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TIPS TO HELP YOU STAY ACTIVE & BECOME A HEALTHIER YOU
Following a challenging year, it may be difficult to get back into a healthy routine. Summer is a great time to think about what you can do to improve your health. Wherever you are on your journey to active and healthy living, there are things you ...
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INAUGURAL COMMUNITY WIDE BABY SHOWER
Healthier Moms and Babies has collaborated with participants from Leadership Fort Wayne (a program of Greater Fort Wayne, Inc.) for a Community Baby Shower, collecting items for local mothers and their children. Healthier Moms and Babies ...
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BACK TO SCHOOL … DURING COVID – Marcelia’s Musings
Attending the First Wayne St. United Methodist Church Back to School Prayer Breakfast Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, sponsored by the United Methodist Women was a real treat. There were tasty morsels, excellent music, and profound words of wisdom. ...
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CONCERT TO BENEFIT ACCESSIBLE NATURE TRAIL
The community is invited to enjoy an evening of live music and outdoor fun while supporting an accessible trail at the Tom and Jane Dustin Nature Preserve.ACRES will host a benefit concert featuring Soltre at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 10, at ...
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PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL DATA WITH THESE TIPS
With more financial transactions taking place online, it’s important for consumers to protect their personal data, especially as cybercrimes like ransomware, phishing attempts and identity theft continue to increase. ...
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VETERANS NOW ELIGIBLE FOR MILITARY FAMILY RELIEF FUND
Starting July 1, Indiana’s Military Family Relief Fund (MFRF) has become more accessible to Indiana veterans. In April, Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed Indiana Enrolled Act 316, which removed some of MFRF’s eligibility restrictions. The ...
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NEW FWCS MASK GUIDANCE BEGINS
Beginning July 1, 2021, face masks will no longer be required in Fort Wayne Community Schools’ buildings for those who have received the COVID-19 vaccination.
With Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Executive Order mandating face masks on school grounds ...
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HEAL MARKETS KICKED OFF LAST WEEK
Locally grown produce will be on sale at the three area HEAL Markets. ...
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HOOSIERS: ANOTHER WAY TO SIGN UP AS ORGAN & TISSUE DONORS
Donate Life Indiana and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources have partnered to give Hoosiers the opportunity to save lives as an organ and tissue donor when purchasing their hunting, fishing and trapping licenses. As of July 7, all ...
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FWCS SUMMER MEALS BEGIN NOW
Fort Wayne Community Schools is again sponsoring the Summer Food Service Program for Children (SFSPC) providing free meals to all children ages 18 and younger and to adults who are enrolled in a state-approved educational program for the ...
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MORE THAN $650,000 DONATED TO CONTINUE THE FIGHT AGAINST FOOD INSECURITY IN INDIANA
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana announced today that it will commit $661,000 over the next three years to Community Harvest Food Bank, Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, Terre Haute Catholic Charities Foodbank, and Hoosier Hills ...
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FUTURE WASHABLE SMART CLOTHES WILL MONITOR YOUR HEALTH
Purdue University engineers have developed a method to transform existing cloth items into battery-free wearables resistant to laundry. These smart clothes are powered wirelessly through a flexible, silk-based coil sewn on the textile. ...
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ENCOURAGING THE COMMUNITY TO MOVE 100 MILES TO CREATE SMILES
Community members are invited to move 100 miles this summer to raise awareness and support for individuals with disabilities. Funds raised from Turnstone’s 2nd annual “Push, Paddle or Pedal” challenge event will directly support local ...
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BLOOD DONORS CAN RECEIVE A FREE CEDAR FAIR THEME PARK TICKET
The American Red Cross and Cedar Fair theme parks are joining together to encourage blood donations this summer. Those who come out to donate blood at select blood drives will receive a free Cedar Fair park ticket in thanks for helping save lives. ...
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NOW, HOOSIERS 12+ CAN “TAKE THE WINNING SHOT”
The health department is encouraging eligible youth ages 12 and up to “take the winning shot” and get vaccinated so they don’t have to miss out on activities because of COVID-19. ...
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HOW TO KEEP YOURSELF COVID-SAFE AFTER VACCINATION
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been over 212 million COVID vaccinations administered around the country. As millions of people get the vaccine, they may still be wondering how they can continue ...
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ARE ESSENTIAL OILS EFFECTIVE AGAINST BUGS?
Bed bugs tuck themselves away into dark, unseen spaces and multiply rapidly, making them difficult to control. That job has gotten even harder in recent years as the pests have developed resistance to the insecticides long used to eradicate ...
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