Combining her interest in health and wellness along with her experience in the business world, Lisa Harman became one of the founders of Live Well Kosciusko and is currently the president and CEO.
Read MoreLEESBURG — Town Council members continued discussion about the K21 Health Foundation pledge at their monthly meeting held Monday, March 9. Nine towns in the county, including Leesburg, have the opportunity to receive up to $200,000 for projects that focus on health and wellness opportunities in their community. … Read More
By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS County Extension Director, Extension Educator-Health & Human Sciences, Purdue Extension Elkhart County May was National Osteoporosis Month followed by June as National Dairy Month and they could really be celebrated together. I am sure your mother told you to do many good things … Read More
By AMY JO STEINBRUECKER American Cancer Society Summer is upon us and the Friday prior to Memorial Day weekend has been designated by the American Cancer Society and the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention as “Don’t Fry Day,” to encourage sun safety awareness. As you head outdoors … Read More
By VINCE ROBINSON Communications Manager, American Red Cross Throughout the summer months, the American Red Cross will participate in the statewide Fallen Officer Blood Drive Campaign. This is the ninth year the Red Cross will host blood drives across Indiana to honor fallen officers and raise awareness of … Read More
By STEPHANIE FAROH Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Kosciusko County Happy National Women’s Health Week. Ladies, when is the last time you took a moment to reflect on your personal health? Many women are concerned about the health of their friends and families and think of their own health … Read More
By OTIS R. BOWEN CENTER STAFF May is Mental Health Month is observed nationwide by organizations dedicated to mental health-related issues. According to Mental Health America, the observance began in 1949. This year’s theme is “B4Stage4.” The theme is geared toward convincing people to address their mental health … Read More
By STEPHANIE FAROH Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Kosciusko County Greetings to you from the beautiful city of Nashville, Ind. Extension educators from around the state meet here annually for our Indiana Extension Educators Association Spring Conference. Here we learn about extension updates, vote on changes in our organization … Read More
By TERRA MCCRORY Case Manager, Miller’s Merry Manor Five Warsaw High School students spent two hours of their time with residents from Miller’s Merry Manor on Friday afternoon. Some painted residents’ fingernails, while others landscaped in the courtyard and learned how to garden with Earl, one of the … Read More
Parkview Hospital recently made a donation to the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. “We are thrilled to be the recipient of this donation from our new community partner, Parkview Hospital.” said Executive Director of the AWL, Darla McCammon. “When Parkview saw the list of the many … Read More
By STEPHANIE FAROH Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Kosciusko County It’s beginning to look a lot like spring. The beautiful color change and the blooming of new life help us remember Earth Day, which we celebrate on Wednesday, April 22. This year, Earth Day turns 45 years old. Earth … Read More
By LEAH KELLY SCHROCK Health Education, Real Services, Inc. There is still space available for the last two sessions of a free lunch and learn to provide educational programs for caregivers of older adults. These sessions are sponsored by Real Services, Inc. and Alzheimer’s Services of Northern Indiana. … Read More
By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS County Extension Director, Purdue Extension Elkhart County For many of you, warmer weather means grilling. Nowadays, there are so many varieties of grills to choose from, including wood pellet, gas grills, and charcoal grills. We all have our favorite method of grilling, but … Read More
By CHELSEA CHALK Assistant Professor of Communication and Institutional Advancement Associate, Ancilla College Marshall County Community Foundation awarded the Ancilla College Nursing department a $15,000 grant to use to purchase a Pyxis Medstation Training Unit. The PMTU assists faculty in teaching technology-based medication dispensing practices to nursing students. … Read More
By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS Extension Director, Purdue Extension Elkhart County With spring we begin to think more about locally grown foods. The first food of spring that I see and enjoy is dandelion greens. The last few days I was out walking, enjoying the spring flowers, and … Read More
By KASEY KOHLMORGEN Director of Community Relations, Joe’s Kids Joe’s Kids will be holding the 2015 5K Splatter Dash on Saturday, May 2. The Joe’s Kids Splatter Dash is a powder paint run benefiting the children at Joe’s Kids, a clinic in Warsaw that provides physical, occupational and … Read More
