Knox School Board Recognizes Fundraising Efforts by the Cheerleaders
Superintendent A.J. GappaThe Knox Community School Board recognized the Knox cheerleaders during their meeting this week. Superintendent A.J. Gappa said the girls raised a good amount of money for...
View ArticleSpecial Event Planned for Saturday to Recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month
IU Health Starke Hospital and WKVI Radio are urging you to “think pink” this October. One way to do that is to participate in a 5K race/2 mile walk this Saturday, Oct. 5 at Knox High School....
View ArticleBreast Cancer Awareness Month Reminds Women to Get a Checkup
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated to the collaboration of national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies working together to...
View ArticleIU Health Offering Discounted Mammograms Stressing Early Detection
IU Health is offering discounted screening mammograms at a number of locations in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout the entire month of October. The mammograms are offered for...
View ArticleBe Cautious When Giving to a Charity
With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many of us want to donate money to help support the cause, but sometimes people are out just to scam you out of your money. The Better Business Bureau...
View ArticleCheckups Encouraged During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Josephine Klicek, director of Diagnostic Imaging at IU Health Starke Hospital, says all women age 40 and up should get a mammogram, but younger people should...
View ArticleWalk for the Cure Planned in Winamac
Lace up your sneakers and head to the Winamac Town Park tomorrow for a good cause. Pulaski Health Care Center is hosting the fifth annual Walk for the Cure from 1 until 4 p.m. EDT. Activities...
View ArticleMammogram Vouchers Available During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is right around the corner, and the Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte is reminding local residents they may be eligible for a free mammogram. Vouchers are available to...
View ArticleStarke Hospital Offering Free Mammogram Vouchers to Those Who Qualify
According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer found in women. They say 1 in 8 American women will have breast cancer at some...
View ArticleStarke Hospital Mobile Health Units Providing Breast Cancer Awareness Info in...
Starke Hospital will have mobile health units out in a few places in the Starke County community during the month of October. Starke Hospital’s Regional Manager of Community Relations Stacey Kellogg...
View ArticleThere’s a Chance You Could Qualify for a Free Mammogram
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), breast cancer is the most common cancer found in women worldwide. To help draw attention to the disease, every year, the month of October is recognized...
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