News Release WARSAW – During these challenging times, the Kosciusko County Health Department Immunization Clinic is open but will be transitioning to appointments. This will work to ensure safety and limit the time and number of people in the clinic, as well as the K21 building.  Those seeking immunizations are asked to bring only the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — K21 Health Foundation is continuing to celebrate its 20th year of serving the community by providing a $20,000 gift to Beaman Home. The board of directors decided to recognize Beaman for the work they do in Kosciusko County, providing shelter, safety and outreach services to victims of domestic violence. The organization has been serving …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Questa Education Foundation announces the second phase of K-21 funds to help financially support Kosciusko County graduating high school seniors who will be majoring in Health Care related fields. This annual funding is available for up to 5 qualified students that are residents of Kosciusko County and plan to attend an Indiana college …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Starting this month, K21 Health Foundation is celebrating its 20th year in existence. K21 is a private foundation with a mission to impact the health of Kosciusko County residents. Over the 19 years of managing an endowment for the community, the foundation has approved over $45 million of funds to be distributed out in …read more.

WARSAW — K21 Health Foundation has accepted a commitment for a $1 million donation from Dr. Rick and April Sasso to promote health and recreation for the citizens of the Warsaw community. K21 graciously received the first installment in late 2017. The gift will be distributed over a period of several years. Growing up in Warsaw, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — K21 Health Foundation announces the continued funding of the Questa Education Foundation to financially support Kosciusko County graduating high school seniors who will be majoring in health care related fields. This annual funding is available for up to five qualified students that are residents of Kosciusko County and plan to attend an Indiana …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The arena of mental health services can be a difficult one to navigate. In recent years, the state of Indiana has encouraged communities to create a program called Systems of Care. The purpose of the program is to bring together a coordinated network of community-based providers of mental health services in Kosciusko County. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Cardinal Services has received a $10,500 grant from K21 Health Foundation to purchase 30 laptop computers that will run the QuickMAR medication tracking system at their Kosciusko County locations. QuickMAR is an electronic medication administration system proven to increase medication oversight and reduce errors. In residential, community living and day services programs, …read more.

MENTONE — K21 Health Foundation donated $1,000 to Tippecanoe Valley High School counseling services in board member’s name. Rosy Jansma, a Mentone resident and parent of two Tippecanoe Valley students, serves on the K21 Health Foundation board of directors. Because of Jansma’s involvement in the community and commitment to making a difference, the K21 Health …read more.

WARSAW — Since 1994, the City County Athletic Complex has served as a site for thousands of kids and adults in the Warsaw area and surrounding region to play a variety of sports. Now, thanks in part to a $175,000 grant from K21 Health Foundation, the CCAC will soon become the owner of the land …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease, with a greater prevalence being found in families whose income fall below that of the Federal Poverty Level. But it is also one of the most preventable, which is why the Kids Smile Kosciusko program is working hard to address the issue in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — One of the most important programs offered by Kosciusko Community Senior Services is its transportation program. With a population of over 13,000 seniors living in Kosciusko County, KCSS averages nearly 12,000 rides per year, transporting clients to doctor visits, the pharmacy, grocery shopping, and to the Senior Activity Center just to name …read more.

WARSAW — While the number of individuals in our community struggling with drug and alcohol issues continues to grow, the number of recovery beds available for those who desire to get help to rebuild their lives is inadequate, particularly for women. To help address this need, All Things New will soon open its doors begin …read more.

WARSAW — The Board of Directors of K21 Health Foundation recently approved a 1-1 matching grant of up to $80,000 to Magical Meadows. The purpose of the grant is to assist the organization to raise the $160,000 needed to purchase approximately 36 adjacent acres that will be utilized for growing hay, pasture for their horses …read more.

WARSAW — Medtronic employees who were part of a volunteer team called “Mission in Motion”, were on hand to deliver a check to the K21 Health Foundation for the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County. During the month of April, many employees participated in purchasing t-shirts, satisfying their sweet tooth with the candy sales, throwing …read more.

SYRACUSE — Photos and a review from Saturday’s Mudtastic Classic on the trails of the WACF.

WARSAW — Cancer Services is sponsoring a program about simple summer meals and easy, stay fit moves. The programs will take place at the K21 Health Service Pavilion in conference room B from 1-2:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 16. Join Cancer Services for a fun presentation focused on healthy eating and exercise for the summer months.  Attendees will …read more.

By HOLLY SWOVERLAND, BSW K21 Health Foundation WARSAW — With funds provided by the recent purchase of Multi-Township EMS by Lutheran EMS, MTEMS has made a donation of $250,000 to K21 Health Foundation. K21 will utilize this gift to continue to provide health-related grants that benefit the residents of Kosciusko County. Prior to the purchase, …read more.

WARSAW — What’s for dinner? This question is a tough one for most families.

By JONI TRUEX Public Information Director, KLA WARSAW — Hosted by K-21 Health Services, Rich Haddad welcomed the Kosciusko Leadership Academy cadets and guests. Rich explained the K-21 Medical Services Pavilion was the result of a KLA White Paper project. The facility is an all inclusive connected health services center. The space was developed by roundtables with the …read more.

WARSAW — There will be a presentation on diabetes management for individuals with or without cancer from 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at K21 Health Service Pavilion, 1515 Provident Drive, Warsaw, in conference room A. The presentation will focus on how the food you eat affects your blood sugar levels and ways to manage the disease through meal planning. Recipes and samples will be provided.

WARSAW – Heartline Pregnancy Center, Inc. invites the community to participate in their annual “Walk for Life/5K” event on Saturday, October 10, at the K21 Health Services Pavilion, Warsaw.

Children and adults alike showed up today donned in swimsuits with towels in hand to celebrate the long-awaited soft-opening of the Winona Lake Limitless Park K21 Splash Pad. The splash pad, which has been in the works for just over a year, was part of a three-phase project launched by the Winona Lake Parks and …read more.

K21 has awarded a grant of $47,461 to allow the Lake City BMX Club to make needed improvements to the track at Hire Park in Warsaw, as well as purchase a new state-of-the-art starting gate for BMX races. “K21 is committed to helping our community offer a variety of physical fitness activities,” said Rich Haddad, …read more.

By KASEY KOHLMORGEN Director of Community Relations, Joe’s Kids The K21 Health Foundation recently awarded a grant to Joe’s Kids, a nonprofit pediatric rehabilitation clinic in Warsaw. This funding supports K21 Health’s mission to ensure health care services are provided to Kosciusko County citizens. A grant in the amount of $55,500 was awarded to Joe’s …read more.

The Fort Wayne Aid’s Task Force will be offering free HIV testing from 1:15 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, at the Kosciusko County Health Department, K21 Health Services Pavilion, 1515 Provident Dr., Suite 160, Warsaw. No appointment is needed for the testing and results will be available within 20 minutes of the testing.

The War on Drugs rages on. New “designer drugs” – synthetic cannabinoids and synthetic cathinones – are the latest drug craze to hit the U.S., and law enforcement have a new set of problems to deal with. Typical packaging of synthetic marijuana. (Photo courtesy of AAPCC) Synthetic pot, often referred to as “Spice,” “K2,” or …read more.

The Drug Enforcement Administration, Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Internal Revenue Service and other federal, state and local partners announced the culmination of Project Synergy Phase II, an ongoing effort targeting every level of the dangerous global synthetic designer drug market. Since January, and leading …read more.

On Friday, Oct. 4, at the Warsaw v. Wawasee football game, two county rivals combined to “enrich the lives of the others.” Students, staff and patrons from both communities rallied together to raise over $3,000 for the Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund, which will assist those in need from our county.

WINONA LAKE, Ind. — Kosciusko Lakes and Streams has been awarded a $200,000 grant for research on blue-green algae. The funding from the K21 Health Foundation will help KLAS look into the cause of the algae in area lakes and how to stop it. “Lakes and streams are vital to the community. We want to …read more.

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – The Northern Indiana Lakes Festival will now host two days of athletic events on the shores of beautiful northern Indiana lakes. This includes unique race opportunities for the young and old, beginners and pros. The Lakes Festival is a family-friendly celebration of lakes over the weekend of June 9-10 in Warsaw …read more.