Health & Exercise

SCAN’s searchable Community Resource Listing is now live at scanfw.org/community-resources. This detailed databases contains hundreds of local and statewide listings focused on meeting the needs of 16 Indiana counties. “We know families were meant . . . Read More

A community-wide discussion about how best to serve the mental health and wellness needs of the region will take place at the Parkview Mirro Center on Oct. 11. Treatment providers, public safety agencies, mental health advocates and local government . . . Read More

While stroke is the fifth-leading overall cause of death in the United States, it disproportionately impacts Hispanic people. It is the third leading cause of death among Hispanic women and the fourth leading cause of death among Hispanic men. . . Read More

The Heritage Lions in Hoagland delivered over 5,000 pairs of used eyeglasses to the Arcola Lions Club, which will sort them on September 17. The glasses, collected from over 60 locations, will be cleaned, sorted by type, and distributed to those in need globally. . . Read More

On Friday, July 19, 2024, the McDonald’s on South Anthony Boulevard in Fort Wayne hosted a heartfelt fundraiser in memory of Mayra Vivar and Fernando Pizano, who tragically lost their lives in a recent car accident. . . Read More

The Allen County Department of Health and Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) are working closely to respond to an exposure of active tuberculosis (TB) within FWCS. The health department and FWCS have a long history of partnering to promote and protect . . . Read More

As the back-to-school season fast approaches, families, educators, and communities begin focusing on preparing students for a successful academic year. Amid the frenzy of buying supplies and adjusting routines, there is an essential component of this . . . Read More

The Northeast Indiana Adams Radio Group Make-A-Wish® Request-A-Thon will be on Friday, September 6th, 2024, to help make more local wishes come true and change lives right here in our community! . . Read More

Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana will hold Tribute Dinner on September 11, 2024. Tribute Dinner is an inspirational night to pay tribute to brave cancer survivors, dedicated caregivers, exceptional physicians and nurses, and beloved friends and . . . Read More

The evidence is clear: distracted driving is dangerous, and seatbelts save lives. Buckle Up Phone Down tackles two of the most impactful actions drivers and passengers can take – wearing a seatbelt and putting the phone down behind the wheel. . . Read More

Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana (MHANI) National speaker, author, and podcaster Carlos Whittaker will present at the fifth-annual Mental Wellness Works Conference with an emphasis on cultivating connection and overcoming divide. . . Read More

School bells are ringing for many children in Indiana. The new school year is an exciting time for students and educators and perfect for refocusing and reprioritizing healthy habits. Celebrating its 100th year of lifesaving work, the American Heart . . . Read More

Fort Wayne Dance Collective set to produce dance performances featuring professional dancers with and without disabilities. The Fort Wayne Dance Collective (FWDC) is presenting a live contemporary dance experience with their 7th annual show, Collective . . . Read More

Summer is here in Allen County, and so are mosquitoes. That means the potential for the tiny, annoying pests to transmit diseases such as West Nile Virus – the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental U.S. . . Read More

The Rescue Mission is excited to announce the move of their women’s shelter, Charis House, to a new location. The Rescue Mission’s Charis House has previously been at 413 Fairmount Place. . . Read More

Fireworks may be fun for us; but can be frightening and even dangerous for pets. Summer days, especially the ones in July, are the busiest days for all animal shelters. Many animals are so frightened by the noise and bright flashes of fireworks that . . . Read More

“Food is medicine. We must get back to the Earth,” said Kelley Marvin who has been a nutritionist for 15 years. Marvin has partnered with Ink Spot Publisher and Dream Center Visionary, John Dortch, to help eradicate infant mortality in the Summit . . . Read More

To get children prepared for the next school year and infants caught up on immunizations, Super Shot and the Allen County Department of Health are conducting “Summer Health Hubs” every Wednesday afternoon from 1:00-4:00pm at Super Shot’s Hobson . . . Read More

Alliance Health Centers announced they will open a new clinic in a partnership with Bridge of Grace to serve southeast Fort Wayne. The clinic will be located in the new Bridge of Grace complex and will focus on providing care for the full family, prenatal . . . Read More

The following is a message from Cameual Wright, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer for CareSource Indiana, submitted by Fort Wayne Ink Spot. Maternal health serves as a cornerstone of public health, reflecting not only the well-being of individual mothers . . . Read More

Fort Wayne Community Schools will kick off its annual free summer meal program at the Allen County Public Library with a community celebration on the Library Plaza. The free event is open to the public and will feature free food, giveaways, games, . . . Read More

Dozens of blue pinwheels fluttered in the sun on Courthouse Green in downtown Fort Wayne recently serving as a reminder that all children deserve joyful lives, including the hundreds of children and families in Allen County who are victims of child . . . Read More

A new public notification similar to Indiana’s Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by Allen County legislators. A new law, which passed during the 2024 legislative session, will . . . Read More

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