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Marion Health Auxiliary Donates Chase/Command Vehicle to Marion Health Emergency Medical Service (EMS)

Marion, IN – With the goal of continuous improvement to provide the highest level of care to patients, the Marion Health Auxiliary has purchased and donated an emergency Chase/Command Vehicle to assist Marion Health EMS in emergency situations. The vehicle is a custom-built and mission-specific SUV that will be used in a variety of ways as an extension of the primary ambulance and to assist personnel with the care needed at the site of an emergency situation.  While an ambulance requires two trained

Roll for a Cause at Idyl Wyld!

Roll for a cause at Idyl Wyld! &##127872;&##128764; Join Idyl Wyld Roller Palace for a Breast Cancer Awareness Skate on Saturday, October 24 from 5–7 PM. Admission is $10, with skate rental available for $3. Grab your friends, wear your pink, and enjoy an evening of skating while showing your support for breast cancer awareness! &##128205; 4013 S. Meridian Ave., Marion

Second Harvest Tackles Food Insecurity During Hunger Action Month

Hunger Action Month is Here!   Across Indiana, food continues to be expensive. Groceries cost more, rent and utilities are up, and families are being forced into impossible choices. At Second Harvest Food Bank, we see these realities every day. What was once 1 in 6 individuals experiencing food insecurity in our region is now 1 in 5.   Every day, we hear stories from neighbors who have fewer options available to keep food on the table. Recent changes to SNAP benefits have already removed critical food

Stuffed Animal Clinic

Bring Your Favorite Stuffed Animal for a Check Up!Children age 12 and under are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal for a special wellness check-up from our caring and compassionate staff.When families arrive, children will register their stuffed animal, receive a wristband, and get a PASSPORT to guide them through each station.Children and their families will travel from station to station as their stuffed animals receive the comprehensive Marion Health experience:&##129658; Medical History &

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$837,742 CAPITAL GRANT AWARDED TO CAREY SERVICES WILL PROMOTE INCLUSION, BELONGING, AND WORKFORCE READINESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

Matching Capital Grant Made Possible Through Partnership with United Way of Grant County Marion, IN – July 7, 2026 — Carey Services and United Way of Grant County are excited to announce that Carey Services has been awarded a matching capital grant of up to $837,742 from the Indiana United Ways Statewide Capital Projects Initiative. The grant will enable Carey Services to begin renovations of their building located at 2724 South Carey Street in Marion and create upgraded, inclusive spaces for

City of Marion Awards $150,000 to Support First Responder Behavioral Health Services

  The City of Mar­i­on is proud to announce the award of $150,000 to Front­line Coun­sel­ing and Peak Brain Cen­ter to pro­vide con­fi­den­tial behav­ioral health ser­vices for Mar­i­on’s first respon­ders. This invest­ment, fund­ed through opi­oid set­tle­ment resources, reflects the City’s ongo­ing com­mit­ment to sup­port­ing the men­tal health and well-being of the police offi­cers, fire­fight­ers, EMS per­son­nel, and oth­er pub­lic safe­ty pro­fes­sion­als who serve the com­mu­ni­ty every

Join Us at a Class for National Wellness Month!

National Wellness Month August is National Wellness Month! LifeStream is dedicated to helping older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers maintain their independence and improve quality of life through various programs, including wellness. Taking care of your well-being is vital to aging with independence. This month encourages us to focus on self-care, stress management, and healthy habits impacting physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. LifeStream offers a number of wellness

Request for Funds: Recovery Housing Stabilization & Compliance Initiative (Questions Due 8/7, Apply by 9/7/26)

Shareemailfacebooklinkedintwitterr Request for Fund­ing (RFF) Recov­ery Hous­ing Sta­bi­liza­tion & Com­pli­ance Initiative Fund­ing Avail­able: $150,000 total (up to six awards of up to $25,000 each)Fund­ing Source: City of Mar­i­on Opi­oid Set­tle­ment Funds Pur­pose The City of Mar­i­on invites eli­gi­ble recov­ery hous­ing providers to sub­mit Requests for Fund­ing (RFF) to strength­en recov­ery hous­ing serv­ing Mar­i­on and Grant Coun­ty res­i­dents impact­ed by opi­oid and oth­er sub­stance use

Carey Services Receives $400,000 Grant from WindSwell Foundation to Advance Next Generation Campus

Carey Services is proud to announce it has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the WindSwell Foundation to support Phase 1 of its Next Generation Campus project, a transformational effort to renovate Building C into inclusive, purpose-driven spaces for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The award includes $375,000 for construction and $25,000 for consulting support, helping ensure that both the physical environment and the services delivered within it reflect best practices in

Marion Health to Hold Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Open House at New Family Medicine Residency Clinic Location

  Marion, IN – Marion Health officials will hold a red-carpet event, ribbon-cutting ceremony, and open house at the new location of the of the Family Medicine Residency Clinic located at 1411 W. Bella Drive on Tuesday, July 21, at 12:15 p.m. The new location allows for the expansion of the clinic to accommodate these incoming 1st year Family Medicine Residents representing the class of 2029.  The celebration is open to the public, and attendees will be able to meet the new providers during the red-carpet

Local Photography Sought to Create a Welcoming Community-Centered Parkview Marion

MARION, Ind. – July 14, 2026 – As construction of Parkview Marion continues, hospital leadership is inviting local artists to be part of its legacy. Community members are encouraged to submit photographic work that adds colorful local touches to the facility’s décor ahead of its opening to the public. “We want Parkview Marion to look, feel like and truly reflect the community it serves,” said Deb Potempa, market president, Parkview Health South. “What better way to do that than by showcasing work from

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

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

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