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Nursing, Microbiology Professors Offer Tick Bite Prevention Tips
KOKOMO, Ind. — Don’t let ticks take a bite out of your summer. With the Centers for Disease control reporting that tick bites in the Midwest nearly doubled over the past year, Indiana University Kokomo experts explain what’s driving the increase, how to prevent tick bites, and what to do if you’re bitten. Angela Opsahl, dean of the School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions (SNAHP) and Christian Chauret, professor of microbiology, agreed finding a tick on your body is not a reason to go to the
Gilead Ministries to Host Annual Celebration Golf Scramble on August 14
Support local cancer patients and their families while enjoying a day on the golf course at the Gilead Ministries Celebration Golf Scramble on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Arbor Trace Golf Club in Marion. The event features two flights at 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., with BBQ ribs lunch included for participants. Golfers can register for $50 per player ($200 per team) through July 31. Beginning August 1, registration increases to $75 per player. Golfers also have the option to play both flights for
Marion Health Offers Low-Cost Lung Cancer Screenings
First 10 people to sign up are FREE! After that, lung screenings will be offered at a reduced price of $50. A Lung Screening is recommended if... • Adults 50-77 • 20 pack-year smoking history • Current smoker or have quit within the last 15 years. • Must be asymptomaticEarly detection can save your life. Lung Cancer is the #1 cancer killer in the United States. More people die from lung cancer than from breast, colon, pancreas, and prostate cancer combined. The early-stage survival rate is
Marion Family Medicine Residency Clinic Moves to West Bella Drive
Marion Health announces the relocation of the Family Medicine Residency Clinic effective July 1, 2026. This relocation allows for the expansion of the clinic to accommodate the incoming 1st year Family Medicine Residents, representing the class of 2029. Marion Health welcomes the community to meet the new providers during a red-carpet event on July 21st at 12:15 pm. Along with this introduction to the new Residents, Marion Health invites the community to a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house of the new
Radiant Health Receives $10,000 Grant to Strengthen Stepping Stone Program
Radiant Health has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Grant County to support improvements at Stepping Stone, a vital residential program providing behavioral health services in the community. The funding, awarded May 15, 2026, will be used to enhance safe, dignified living environments for individuals receiving care through Stepping Stone. This investment reflects a shared commitment to strengthening mental health services and ensuring that individuals in recovery have access
City Awarded $750K to Launch One Marion, GIANT Care Behavioral Health Intervention Program
The City of Marion has been awarded a $750,000 grant from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to implement the One Marion, GIANT Care Behavioral Health Intervention Program, an innovative initiative designed to support youth experiencing behavioral health challenges and reduce involvement in the juvenile justice system. The One Marion, GIANT Care program will provide early intervention, behavioral health screening, assessment, coordinated care, and
Marion Health Offers Community Lab Draw and Healthy Kids Fair on June 24th
Marion Health to host Wellness Wednesday on June 24th, featuring a Community Lab Draw Day and Healthy Kids Fair. Offerings include: FREE blood pressure screening$20 wellness panel (fasting required)Photo scavenger huntBalloonsObstacle courseTouch-a-truck experience Scan the QR code below to learn more about what the wellness screen includes.
The Minority Health Coalition of Grant County, Inc. Presents Juneteenth Health Fair
The Minority Health Coalition of Grant County, Inc. is pleased to invite you to participate in our upcoming Juneteenth Health Fair on Friday, June 19, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Clarence Faulkner Community Center. Since June 1995, the Minority Health Coalition has remained committed to eliminating health disparities through education, advocacy, and leadership. For many years, our organization has proudly served the community through outreach activities including health intervention