The Next Mile Project Brings Beginners Together for an Unforgettable Turkey Trot If you were anywhere near Valparaiso on Thanksgiving morning, you probably saw the giant snowflakes, the freezing temperatures, and a whole lot of smiling faces bundled up and …
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Franciscan Health is hosting two Mobile Markets on Nov. 25 in Chicago’s South Suburbs aimed at providing families experiencing food insecurity with groceries just in time for Thanksgiving. One frozen ham along with fruits, vegetables and grains will be …
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Franciscan Health is hosting three Mobile Markets across Northwest Indiana aimed at providing families experiencing food insecurity with the groceries needed to prepare a full Thanksgiving meal. One frozen turkey and side items will be distributed per family …
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Shannon’s story with the Miles with Misty Beginner 5K The first step was a half mile. That’s it. “I knew I could do that,” Shannon said. “Motivation is the hardest part for me. Once I start, I finish. The dopamine after those first few minutes …
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Contribution will fund Fresh Start Market food pantry for three months Franciscan Health’s Fresh Start Market will be able to help feed local families facing food insecurity for three months thanks to a $15,000 donation from Old National Bank. Employees …
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This past weekend marked the kickoff of the Beginner 5K Training Program, a free community program led by Coach Misty Walker of Miles with Misty Coaching. The six-week journey is designed to help anyone—no matter their fitness level—prepare for the Valpo …
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A demonstration, dinner, and educational review on the basics of diabetes care is conducted every month by NorthShore Health Centers. The event – the Diabetic Diner – focuses on what days look like for people who have diabetes and how to prevent the risks …
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Miles with Misty’s Free 5K Program Builds Strength, Confidence, and Community This Thanksgiving Season As the air cools and fall settles into Northwest Indiana, runners and walkers across Valparaiso are getting ready for one of the community’s favorite …
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Franciscan Health is partnering with the Lake County Health Department to provide a free, four-week outdoor walking program this fall. Path to Wellness will take place Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 27 through Nov. 21. Registration begins …
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When Shannon first signed up for The 1st Mile Project, she wasn’t sure she belonged. “I haven’t been running at all,” she wrote. “Not sure I’d be a complete beginner, but not sure if I can even run half a mile. I feel like I could though.” …
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