Living - March 2012 Archive

Mobile Mammography to be in Roanoke

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

Francine’s Friends Mobile Mammography unit will be in Roanoke for women interested in scheduling a mammogram. On April 11, the mobile unit will be at American Specialties, 142 N. Main St., Roanoke.

Screening mammography is for women who:

The Breast Diagnostic Center (BDC) performs the screening... Read More...

Gastroenterologist Opens Office at PHH

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

Beginning April 3, 2012, Tahira Saifuddin, MD, FACG, will be in Huntington to see patients on a weekly basis.

Dr. Saifuddin is a member of Parkview Physicians Group - Gastroenterology, located in Fort Wayne. Her hours will be every Tuesday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in Suite 200 of the Parkview Huntington Hospital Medical Office Building, 2003 Stults Road, Huntington... Read More...

Medco Medicare Rx

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

This year, 2012, a number of Pharmacy Insurance Plans have chosen, once again, to allow the Warren Pharmacy to fill your prescriptions.  The Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pharmacy plan (DANA Retirees) administered by Medco Medicare Rx Prescription Plan (along with GM Retirees and the GM employees under Medco) and United American Group Part D (the retired Methodist Ministers) will work with us and allow us to process prescription claims!  
We are constantly striving to fulfil all of the regulatory requirements and contractural agreements with Pharmacy Benefit Managers and Insurance Companies so that you may receive quality pharmaceutical care from your local Pharmacist, Terry Daniels P... Read More...

VNC offers Wellness Practices

By Lamont Neal on Sunday, March 25th, 2012

The winter months can leave people with a lack of energy and a life out of balance just as the spring weather begins. 

Victory Noll Center presents the program "Wellness Practices for Self-Care," a four-class workshop beginning April 9 that teaches simple yet effective wellness practices that nourish the body, soul, mind, emotions, and spirit... Read More...

Therapeutic Tricycle Donated

By Lamont Neal on Sunday, March 25th, 2012

Parkview Huntington Hospital physical therapist Cynthia Goshert (left) and pediatric occupational therapist Karen Heimann display a therapeutic tricycle they recently fit for a pediatric patient with occupational, speech and physical disabilities. The tricycle is a therapeutic tool to help build leg and trunk strength and is a mode of mobility... Read More...

Medco Medicare Rx available locally

By Lamont Neal on Monday, March 19th, 2012

 The YOURx PLAN, administered by Medco Medicare Rx,  works with us and allow us to process prescription claims!  We are constantly striving to fulfil all of the regulatory requirements and contractural agreements with Pharmacy Benefit Managers and Insurance Companies so that you may receive quality pharmaceutical care from your local Pharmacist, Terry Daniels P... Read More...

Discover Roanoke 2012

By Lamont Neal on Monday, March 19th, 2012

OnTurf Sports, the organizer of the upcoming DiscoverRoanoke 10K/5K run/walk, is pleased to announce that Edward Jones Investments, Parkview Physician’s Group (PPG), and the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce have agreed to become major sponsors for the 3rd Annual event to be held in downtown Roanoke on April 21st, 2012, at 9 am... Read More...

Healthy Steps Health Fair Scheduled

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, March 14th, 2012

To promote better health, one step at a time, Parkview Huntington Hospital will present its Healthy Steps health fair on Tuesday, April 10, from 6 to 10 a.m., in the front lobby and lower-level classrooms of the hospital, 2001 Stults Road, Huntington.

Free screenings will include, but will not be limited to:

·         Bone density

·         Hearing

·         Vision

·         Body fat analysis

·         Breathing assessment

·         Foot screening

·         Skin cancer screening (appointment required; (260) 355-3802 or (800) 533-2252, ext... Read More...

New Therapies to Prevent Stroke in 2012

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, March 14th, 2012

Parkview Huntington Hospital will present a free program titled “New Therapies to Prevent Stroke in 2012” on Wednesday, March 28, 6:30 p.m., in the lower-level classrooms of the hospital, 2001 Stults Road, Huntington.

The program will be presented by William Wilson, MD, of Parkview Physicians Group – Cardiology... Read More...

Importance of Colonoscopy Screening

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, March 14th, 2012

Nearly 150,000 Americans are diagnosed each year with colon cancer. According to the national Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA), it is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S.

During National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month this March, the nation calls attention to the disease, as does Parkview Huntington Hospital by emphasizing the importance of a colonoscopy screening... Read More...

Women of the Moose Chapter 255 Donate

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

Julia Wine, Senior Regent of the Women of the Moose Huntington Chapter 255, is shown here presenting a check for $1000 to Eric Garber, Administrator of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 837, Huntington, for the lodge’s “Furnace Fund.” The lodge is need of a new furnace, and the Women of the Moose Chapter is helping the cause... Read More...

PHARMACY Insurance Plans available local

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

This year, 2012, a number of Pharmacy Insurance Plans have chosen to, once again, to allow the Warren Pharmacy to fill your prescriptions.  The informedRx commercial Pharmacy insurance plan, and informedRx Medicare Prescription Plans, will work with us and allow us to process prescription claims!  
We are constantly striving to fulfil all of the regulatory requirements and contractural agreements with Pharmacy Benefit Managers and Insurance Companies so that you may receive quality pharmaceutical care from your local Pharmacist, Terry Daniels P... Read More...

Caption Sell spends week in Henryville

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

Captain Tim Sell from the Salvation Army spent the last week in Henryville.

Worship band Güngör to perform at HU

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

The Denver-based musical group Güngör is coming to Huntington University’s Zurcher Auditorim of the Merillat Centre for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. March 27.

This Grammy-nominated worship band is comprised of Michael Güngör, his wife Lisa and friend Josh Harvey. Güngör is self-described as defying the rules of modern music making and instead bringing the audience “simply the honest musical response of (a band) that sees the world as a beautifully complicated place... Read More...

Rail Collisions Increase for 2011

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

Indiana vehicle-train collisions and fatalities increased last year, according to preliminary 2011 Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) statistics, while vehicle-train injuries declined from prior year numbers.

            The number of Indiana crossing collisions rose from 111 in 2010 to 116 in 2011; crossing fatalities rose from 9 in 2010 to 10 in 2011; and crossing injuries moved from 41 in 2010 down to 38 in 2011... Read More...

Geek Out @ your library

By Lamont Neal on Monday, March 12th, 2012

In celebration of  Teen Tech Week™,  Huntington City-Township Public Library invites you to Geek Out @ your library!  This year’s theme encourages teens to come and see the outstanding technology available at the library, from services such as online homework help to resources like e-books, movies, music, audiobooks, databases and more... Read More...

Harold 2012 KofC Free Throw State Champ

By Lamont Neal on Sunday, March 11th, 2012

On Sat., March 10, 2012, Martin Harold traveled to Noblesville to compete for the state championship.  Martin hit 21 of 25 free throws to tie for first place.  A shoot off was required.  Martin hit 3 of 5 free throws and once again tied his opponent, forcing a second shoot off... Read More...

PHH Guild Scholarships

By Lamont Neal on Saturday, March 10th, 2012

Applications are now available for the Parkview Huntington Hospital Guild Scholarship. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded for the 2012-2013 school year.

Applicants must be a relative of a current Guild member in good standing for at least one year prior to applying, and/or a relative of a current PHH employee... Read More...

Parks Dept. seeking vendors

By Lamont Neal on Friday, March 9th, 2012

The Huntington Parks & Recreation Department will be holding their annual spring garage sale at Hier’s Park on Saturday, April 14th and are currently looking for vendors to rent booth space at the sale.  The booths rent for $25 and consist of two 8’ tables.  Booths will be located inside Heritage Hall, the Community Building, and the Family Living Building... Read More...

PHH Foundation Funds Trama Cart

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, March 6th, 2012

A new trauma cart is in service in Parkview Huntington Hospital’s Emergency Department, thanks to funding from the Parkview Huntington Foundation.

The department took delivery of the cart on Feb. 17, and it has been placed in the trauma room. The new cart can be lowered to more easily accommodate smaller patients, and reduces the need for lifting by staff members... Read More...

VN to host Women’s Tea

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, March 6th, 2012

Spring is a time of renewal, a chance to relax and reflect and to refresh the mind, body and spirit. 

Victory Noll Center will present an opportunity for women and girls of all ages to experience a "Spring break" with a Women's Tea hosted by the Women at the Well on Sunday, March 18... Read More...

Consumer Protection Week Tips

By Lamont Neal on Monday, March 5th, 2012

Personal finances have become increasingly complex, yet hardly a day goes by that doesn’t involve a financial transaction. Realizing that there are those eager to separate consumers from their money and destroy their financial reputation makes financial protection take on a new level of importance... Read More...

Public Drug Awareness Session - March 13

By Lamont Neal on Monday, March 5th, 2012

On Tuesday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. HNHS will be hosting a public drug awareness session in the Huntington North High School auditorium.  As a focus of the night’s agenda, Sheriff Terry Stoffel will be speaking on new “legal” drugs that are currently impacting Huntington County in a major way... Read More...

Local Author appears at HCTPL

By Lamont Neal on Friday, March 2nd, 2012

Huntington City-Township Public Library welcomes writer and Huntington County resident Dr. Doris Gaines Rapp, author of the new novel, Length of Days: The Age of Silence, with an author talk at 6 PM on Thursday, March 8 at the Main Library, 255 West Park Drive, Huntington.  Rapp will give a small presentation on how she pursued getting published, and will discuss self-publishing eBooks... Read More...

A Brush With Kindness

By Lamont Neal on Friday, March 2nd, 2012

Huntington County Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers to help with A Brush With Kindness (ABWK) projects in the area on the morning of Saturday, April 14.

Up to 10 projects are slated to be completed by volunteers between 9:00 a.m. and 12 noon. Projects may include painting, landscaping, garden preparation, weather stripping, and other minor exterior home repairs... Read More...

Cigna PHARMACY Plan available locally

By Lamont Neal on Friday, March 2nd, 2012

This year, 2012, a number of Pharmacy Insurance Plans have chosen to, once again, to allow the Warren Pharmacy to fill your prescriptions.  The Cigna insurance plan, and Cigna Medicare Prescription Plans, will work with us and allow us to process prescription claims!
We are constantly striving to fulfil all of the regulatory requirements and contractural agreements with Pharmacy Benefit Managers and Insurance Companies so that you may receive quality pharmaceutical care from your local Pharmacist, Terry Daniels P... Read More...

2012 Indiana Festival Guide

By Lamont Neal on Friday, March 2nd, 2012

The Warren Pharmacy has the 2012 Indiana Festival Guide available.  It lists hundreds of events throughout Indiana for the whole year.  Pick one up and plan your Indiana travel activities to correspond with an Indiana festival event.  We also have the 2012 Indiana Travel Map.  Best of all, these items are FREE!  They are also available at our Warren Town Hall... Read More...

2012 YMCA/PAL SPRING SOCCER LEAGUE

By Lamont Neal on Friday, March 2nd, 2012

LEAGUES
3 - 5 yr olds
6 - 7 yr olds
8 -10 yr olds
11 - 14 yr olds
COST - $25.00

THE PAL AND YMCA HAVE TEAMED UP!
• LEAGUE GAMES PLAYED AT THE PAL GROUNDS
• PRACTICES BEGIN THE WEEK OF APRIL 9TH
• GAMES BEGIN APRIL 21ST
• GAMES PLAYED ON SATURDAYS
• WELL MAINTAINED QUAILITY FIELDS
• CONVENIENT AND SPACIOUS PARKING
• SCORE BOARDS
• CONCESSION STAND

HOW YOU CAN REGISTER

• Register online at Read More...