SYRACUSE — “Safer does not mean safe.” It was a message repeatedly emphasized by actor Moses Jones, who travels extensively to warn teens about the dangers of vaping through the use of e-cigarettes. He spoke at “Sweet Deception,” a school wide convocation Thursday morning, Oct. 31, at Wawasee High School then spoke in the afternoon …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Health Officer Bill Remington addressed concerns Monday night, Oct. 21, to the Kosciusko County Board of Health about the use of vaping products at its quarterly meeting. Since Sept. 6, Indiana has reported three vaping-related deaths among the 33 confirmed cases of vaping-related lung injuries in the state, according to a …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Business leaders were encouraged by a representative of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce to think outside the box when it comes to looking out for the well-being of their employees. Jennifer Pferrer, executive director of the Wellness Council for the Indiana Chamber, was the keynote speaker at the Live Well Kosciusko luncheon …read more.

CULVER — All of Triton’s top five earned all-conference honors, and Bryce Swihart was individual Hoosier North Athletic Conference titleist as the Trojans won the team title at the HNAC Boys Golf Championships Saturday at Mystic Hills.

By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS Extension Educator Health & Human Sciences, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — It has been hot and humid for several days, but I am not going to complain because I know the weather will change – we live in the Midwest. I think it is extra hot and humid in Indiana …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — With dangerous heat and humidity in Indiana’s forecast this weekend, state health officials are offering tips to help keep Hoosiers safe amid the rising temperatures. “These hot conditions can be a dangerous time for Hoosiers,” said State Health Commissioner Jerome Adams, MD, MPH. “If you’re going to be outdoors, stay hydrated and take …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — With seven children ranging in age from two to fourteen, coordinating doctor’s visits can be a challenge for Katie McDaniel.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Health Care committee is hosting a series of Kosciusko Wellness Lunch and Learns sponsored by Parkview Warsaw. Health and wellness topics have been selected by the committee that will serve as educational tools for the Kosciusko County workforce. The public is invited to the next Kosciusko Wellness Lunch …read more.

WARSAW — Ivy Tech Community College will hold an experiential summer camp targeted towards middle school students who are interested in exploring various occupations of the healthcare field. Warsaw, Wawasee, Whitko, Whitley County Consolidated and Tippecanoe Valley school districts are working with Ivy Tech’s health division to help develop a Health Care Occupations summer camp. …read more.

By EILEEN OAKS Outreach And Marketing Specialist, The Watershed Foundation WARSAW — The Clean Waters Partnership steering committee will be meeting at 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, at the Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce, 523 S. Buffalo St. Warsaw. The steering committee is working on developing a watershed management plan to address water quality concerns …read more.

By JENNIFER ZARTMAN ROMANO Whitley County Chamber of Commerce Marketing Director WHITLEY COUNTY — A chamber ribbon cutting ceremony was held Dec. 11 for Langeloh Family Healthcare, operated by nationally certified family nurse practitioner Paula Langeloh, FNP-C. Through her practice, Langeloh will offer innovative, high quality, comprehensive healthcare services for patients ages 13 and over …read more.

WARSAW — About 100 OrthoWorx members recently convened for one and a half days to better understand the health economics landscape and to discuss the current and future talent and business needs of the orthopedic industry. The Health Economics Forum was a half-day workshop focused on economic and policy impacts on the industry.

SYRACUSE — There was a lot of discussion between members of the Syracuse Quiet Zone Committee, along with residents, Syracuse Town Manager Henry DeJulia and representatives from Lawson, Fisher Associates, an engineering firm in Mishawaka regarding safety and insurance liability during a Quiet Zone Committee meeting Tuesday night, Dec. 8. The committee was discussing the …read more.

UPDATE — Phillip J. Armey, 43, Heron Boulevard, Warsaw, suffered minor bleeding to his face and head following his 1985 Pontiac Fiero hitting the back of a semitractor-trailer Sunday morning. Armey was checked by paramedics, but refused medical treatment. The driver of the semitractor, Thomas D. Smotherman, 37, Whitney Street, Detroit, Mich., was not injured. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — If your family doesn’t polish off that 20-pound turkey, pot of sweet potatoes, and the half-dozen pies your guests brought, you can just pop the leftovers in the fridge and eat them all week, right? Not quite.

UPDATE: Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a vehicular traffic crash south of Warsaw that has claimed the life of a North Manchester last night, Saturday, Nov. 28.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, announced it will participate in the 27th annual Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York Tuesday, Dec. 1. Daniel Florin, chief financial officer of Zimmer Biomet, will present at 9 a.m. Eastern time. A live webcast …read more.