Health & Exercise

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

The Peggy F. Murphy Community Grief Center, located at 5920 Homestead Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, continues to provide invaluable support to those dealing with the loss of a loved one. The center has organized several events tailored to help individuals navigate . . . Read More

The state of Indiana recently announced that applications for the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (SEBT) program, also known as SUN Bucks, are now open. SUN Bucks is a new benefits program that provides families a one-time payment of $120 for each . . . Read More

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. Free, printed copies of the directory are available for pick up by filling . . . Read More

April is National Donate Life Month, an annual observance focusing national attention on how organ and tissue donation saves lives. Hoosiers are encouraged to learn more about donation, sign up to become donors and participate in four key days to raise . . . Read More

Tickets for the 2024 Women’s and Military Division Wheelchair Basketball National Championships are on sale now! This event will be hosted in Fort Wayne on April 26-28 and is expected to draw over 300 athletes from across the country. . . Read More

Bowen Health Clinics have unveiled an online self-scheduling option for patients. This new feature provides 24/7 access to a calendar of upcoming available appointments, allowing patients to book their visit on any smartphone, tablet or computer. . . Read More

With the festive feasts of the holiday season in the rearview mirror and the cozy hibernation period of winter drawing to a close, it’s the perfect moment to turn our focus towards embracing healthier eating habits. . . Read More

Turnstone Center will launch the first phase of its “Empowering Minds and Bodies Program” with support from the Eli Lilly and Company Foundation. The initiative will support self-advocacy to enhance educational attainment and reduce health disparities . . . Read More

Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana (VOAOHIN) announced that it has been awarded a $2.8 million grant from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation. The funds will be used over three years to create a new Indiana-based Fresh Start Connect . . . Read More

While the arrival of February means it’s time to bestow hearts on your Valentine’s Day sweetie, the Parkview Heart Institute encourages residents to also reflect on their own heart health and lifestyle improvements that will keep you lub-dubbing . . . Read More

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. 12 to May 4. Students from the Therapeutic Massage program will provide hour-long full-body relaxation . . . Read More

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it permanently housed 46,552 homeless Veterans in 2023, surpassing the calendar year goal to house 38,000 Veterans by 22.5%. In 2023, VA also engaged with 40,203 unsheltered Veterans to connect them . . . Read More