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Our community is rich with individuals and organizations invested in improving your health and wellness. At Parkview Health, our mission is to improve the health and wellness of the communities we serve. We also know your health and wellness is dependent on many factors. Through my posts, you will be connected with Parkview resources in your local community as well as with opportunities from other not-for-profit organizations.

If you know of a local opportunity such as health screenings, volunteer opportunities, or health walks/runs, please let me know. Together, we can improve the health and wellness of our region!

As the weather warms up and plans are made to enjoy the sun, are you also planning to mix some reading into your routine? Reading can be an excellent activity for children and adults alike. Reading with our children bridges the gap between school years, increases vocabulary and is an excellent bonding opportunity between parents and kids.

More and more studies emphasize the importance of reading for pleasure and for educational and personal development value. The studies show that promoting...

Aren't you glad that spring has finally arrived? The warm temperatures provide great motivation to get outside for some exercise.

I've found that motivation and accountability keep me focused on my exercise routine. I recently started wearing a Fitbit®activity tracker. It's a wearable device that tracks steps, miles, calories, floors climbed and even sleeping habits. I can't begin to tell you how much this device has encouraged me to walk farther! This little piece of technology has become a fast...

Do you live in a "food desert?"

If your family is anything like mine, you've seen your fair share of physician offices and maybe even ER rooms this winter. When your child is sick, nerves run high until you know your child is on their way to being well. This winter, we experienced both a visit to the Parkview Regional Medical Center emergency room and a visit to the Parkview FirstCare walk-in clinic with my daughter.

I don't just choose Parkview for our care because I work here. I am a Parkview Mom and I am also a Parkview...

As a mother of two children ages 6 and under, I find myself asking the same question every time I buckle them into the car seat: “Are they really safe?"

It can feel like a full-time job trying to stay up-to-date on the latest food, vaccine and safety information. If it isn't a recall about their favorite toy, it’s a new ingredient to be concerned about.

Since my first-born was an infant, I've lacked confidence in my understanding of car seat safety recommendations. What car seat should I...

When you think of a friend or loved one who inspires you, you can't help but feel warm inside. Two area women took their grandfather's wisdom and encouragement and turned it into a business idea - Coat 4 Coat. Their goal is to bring hope to people and bring change one coat at a time. They do this through donating one coat to a person in need for every coat they sell.

When Parkview learned of their quest and considered local temperatures, we sponsored a number of coats to be donated to area adults...

Did you know 51% of people in northeast Indiana admit to having smoked at least one cigarette (an increase of 8% since 2007) and over 20% admit to smoking daily*? The good news is that 38% of those who said they smoke have also tried to stop at least once in the past year. The struggle is to maintain the healthy habit.

While I am not a smoker, I do have several loved ones who are. As we enter a time of thankfulness, it's also a great time to let those you care for know how much you love them by...

October has been a month focused on raising awareness for breast cancer - the diagnosis, treatment and survival. Perhaps all the talk about breast cancer has led you to ask questions about your own health. Are you concerned about your own cancer risk? Curious what risks you've been handed through genetics?

Parkview invites you to our free community forum Thursday, November 1 from 6-8 p.m. inside the Parkview Comprehensive Cancer Center in Conference Rooms 3A & B on the third floor....

At Parkview Health, we consider it a privilege to serve this amazing community we all call home. Fulfilling our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve is that much more rewarding because we're passionate about seeing our communities grow and thrive. On November 2, you can be a part of continuing to make Northeast Indiana a place our children want to call home.

The Knight Foundations' Soul of the Community study found that young adults and other minority groups did not find Fort...