Health & Exercise

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

The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne announces the start of the 2023 #GivingTuesdayFW Challenge. The #GivingTuesday FW Challenge is a nonprofit sustainability challenge for #GivingTuesday in an effort to help raise funds for nonprofit endowments. . . . Read More

With flu season underway and other respiratory illnesses circulating, the Allen County Department of Health is working to make sure you have everything you need to stay healthy. Indiana is currently experiencing minimal levels of influenza-like illness, . . . Read More

I was recently able to chat with Christiane Rogers, owner and founder of the Sensory Fun and Playroom here in Fort Wayne and currently located inside of Abundant Life Church. It is a large sensory room housed within 1500 square feet inside the church. . . . Read More

The Women’s Fund of Greater Fort Wayne is proud to announce the launch of an innovative QR code coaster campaign aimed at connecting survivors of gender-based violence to essential resources. This campaign coincides with Domestic Violence Awareness . . . Read More

Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the launch of Shatterproof Treatment Atlas, a free, confidential, first-of-its-kind tool to connect Hoosiers in need with appropriate addiction treatment and deliver user-friendly information about the quality of . . . Read More

A special event celebrating women’s health is being sponsored by Adams Memorial Hospital on Monday, October 23rd as the AMH Radiology Department will be offering “Mammography Night.” Trisha Tester, Radiology Technical Lead said the event features . . . Read More

About 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men will experience domestic violence in their lifetime (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Please be a part of the solution and join the YWCA Northeast Indiana as we raise awareness. . . Read More

Turnstone Center is pleased to announce the newest addition to the services available to the community. Through a partnership with Golden Steps ABA, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services are now offered at Turnstone’s facility. . . Read More

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Aging and Disability Vaccination Collaborative, and other local organizations will host three vaccination clinics and health fairs for those age 18. Oct. . . Read More

Allen Superior Court and a consortium of community partners will host the first Northeastern Indiana Regional Mental Health Summit at Purdue Fort Wayne on Thursday, Sept. 21. The event is designed to provide an opportunity for private sector providers, . . . Read More

If you have a caring and compassionate heart and would like to help bring support and comfort to patients in their final weeks of life and their families, Parkview Hospice wants your help. . . Read More

Dear Patients, This letter is to inform you of my retirement from the practice of dentistry. I have spent 43 happy years in my office. I have been blessed to have such a fulfilling career helping you with your dental needs. . . Read More

After a three‐year hiatus, the Fort Wayne Chapter of Walk with a Doc (WWAD) returns Saturday, September 9th at 10 am. The event takes place at Promenade Park each Saturday (weather permitting) and is free to the public. . . Read More

National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day is August 21. Mayor Tom Henry and the Fort Wayne Police Department announced that it is imperative Fort Wayne residents are aware of the alarming rates of fatal overdoses involving fentanyl, a synthetic . . . Read More

Do Not Be A Bully Month is celebrated in August and reminds us to address bullying prevention. The month-long event aims to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. With the school year just around the corner this is the perfect time for parents . . . Read More