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Saturday's 'Fitness in the Park' Joins Pushups for Charity to Support Wounded Troops

Bobby G. — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:29:42 +0000

Mayor Lloyd Winnecke’s monthly “Fitness in the Park” program will join Pushups for Charity this Saturday, May 18th, from 9am-11am at Evansville State Hospital Park to raise money for services to aid wounded military veterans. Registration opens at 8:30am, and the official welcome will be at 9am. Pushups for Charity begins at 9:15am, followed by [...]

Deaconess Men's Health Series Continues with Diabetes Lecture

Dave Westrich — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:00:58 +0000

Do you have diabetes? Does diabetes run in your family? Here’s an opportunity for you to learn how to manage your pre-diabetes or diabetes. Deaconess Hospital’s Men’s Health Series continues with a lecture about diabetes on Tuesday evening, May 14 in Johnson Hall. Cindy Head, a registered dietician and certified diabetes educator will provide you [...]

Free 'Manage Your Diabetes' Presentation Tonight with Deaconess Hospital

Bobby G. — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:51:14 +0000

The monthly Men’s Health series continues this evening with Deaconess Hospital and Newstalk 1280. Today’s presentation is all about managing your diabetes. If you live with diabetes or are at risk of getting diabetes, you need to attend this free event. Diabetes is a problem that only seems to be growing, in America and here [...]

May Is National Bicycle Month – What Does That Mean For Evansville [Audio]

Bobby G. — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:30:17 +0000

On today’s edition of Wednesdays With Winnecke, we talked about some event that are coming up NEXT week to celebrate National Bicycle Month, and just ways in general to get out and get active in Evansville. Our guests were Roberta Heiman from the Evansville Parks Commission, and Paul Jensen from the Evansville Area Trails Coalition. [...]

Old National Bank Relay for Life Event May 16th and You're Invited

Kat Mykals — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:30:38 +0000

“The journey to end cancer starts with a single step.” Find out how you can take the first step to end cancer with the Old National Bank Relay for Life event coming up May 16th. May 16th from 8am to 8pm, Old National Bank in downtown Evansville will be hosting Relay for Life to [...]

Top 3 Insanely Cheap Places for Couples to Retire

Mike Adams — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:36:33 +0000

Looking for someplace amazing to retire for around $1,000 a month? We know that sounds impossible but believe it or not, we have discovered a few gorgeous retirement destinations for even the tightest of budgets. Here are the top three: iStockphoto 1 Nicaragua - $995 Per Month Nicaragua is a beautiful country with [...]

Where are the Best Farmers Markets in Southern Indiana?

Mike Adams — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:23:27 +0000

There are a number of great farmers markets in the Evansville, Indiana area that are preparing to open to the public for the summer 2013 season. All of these markets are fully stocked with a large variety of locally produced fruits, vegetables, herbs, and even meats. Here are three of our favorites: iStockphoto 1 Vanderburgh [...]

Deaconess Men's Health Series Continues with Diabetes Lecture

Dave Westrich — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:30:44 +0000

DEA Takes Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs in Indiana

Mike Adams — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:36:31 +0000

Hoosiers with unused prescription drugs lingering around in the old medicine cabinet will have an opportunity to dispose of those pharmaceuticals this Saturday at the Indiana State Police post. As part of the sixth annual “Prescription Drug Take Back” program, the federal Drug Enforcement Agency is sponsoring this nationwide event to help prevent drug abuse [...]

Heroin Is Becoming More Popular Among Drug Abusers in Evansville

Mike Adams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:34:14 +0000

Heroin in no longer just a drug that can only be found in the city streets of places like New York or Los Angeles. For years now, this powerful substance has been on the fast-track to making a great and wicked resurgence within the drug community; finding its way into the veins of small town America, including those right here in Evansville, Indiana.

Eli Lilly Announces Hundreds of Sales Reps Will Be Laid Off

Mike Adams — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:57:58 +0000

Indiana drugmaker Eli Lilly announced today that it plans to lay off “a significant number” of their U.S. sales force before the end of summer, making it one of their largest downsizing efforts in years. According to reports, the drug manufacture will terminate just under 1,000 full-time employees as well as many of the company’s [...]

Free Cancer Screenings at Evansville Cancer Center-Vantage Oncology on April 30th

Bobby G. — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:08:47 +0000

In recognizing April as National Oral, Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Month, Evansville Cancer Center/Vantage Oncology (ECC/VO) is hosting its second annual oral, head and neck cancer screenings event. The free cancer screenings will be provided by otolaryngologist Chris Chacko, M.D. of Tri-State Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeons and Medical Director Jon D. Frazier, M.D. [...]

New Study Finds Over Half of Indiana Smokers Tried to Quit Last Year

Mike Adams — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:35:15 +0000

Many Hoosiers desperately want to quit smoking, as a new study suggests that more than half of the smokers in Indiana have attempted to kick the habit within the past year. Researchers from Ball State University recently conducted a study called the “Burden of Smoking Among Adults in Indiana,” which utilized 2011 CDC data to [...]

Free Deaconess Men's Health Series Lecture Tonight Focuses on Joint Pain

Bobby G. — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:20:02 +0000

Newstalk 1280 and Deaconess Hospital invite you to another presentation in the ongoing Men’s Health Series, which is a monthly series of lectures that address a number of different men’s health topics. The next lecture is TONIGHT, and it may affect you! Tonight’s lecture is called “More Than Just An Old Sports Injury” and it’s an [...]

'Fitness Fundamentals' Wrap Up on Saturday at Evansville's Fitness In The Park

Bobby G. — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:28:46 +0000

The next Energize Evansville “Fitness in the Park” event is this Saturday, March 19th from 9am-11am at the Swonder Ice Arena Fitness Center. Participants will be wrapping-up the four-week “Fitness Fundamentals” training course and learning how much their fitness levels have improved in just one month. Free passes to Swonder Fitness Center will be awarded [...]

Doctors Day at Washington Square Mall in Evansville

Dave Westrich — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:00:06 +0000

Were you ever afraid of a doctor, nurse or other medical personnel? Kids sometimes have unfounded fears of folks in the medical uniforms and that's why Doctors' Day will be held this Saturday, March 2 at Washington Square Mall.

Wednesdays With Winnecke – IU Med Center Coming Downtown? [Audio]

Bobby G. — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:47:11 +0000

A recent survey identified Downtown Evansville as the optimal place for a new IU education and training facility…and we dedicated the entire show to discussing this exciting opportunity for Evansville. Mayor Lloyd Winnecke was joined by Dr. Steven Becker, who is the director of the IU Medical Center Evansville at the University of Southern Indiana. [...]

Indiana House Says Welfare Recipients Will Now Have to Pass Drug Screens

Mike Adams — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:20:30 +0000

A proposal that would make it mandatory for some Hoosier welfare recipients to undergo drug testing to remain eligible for benefits was approved, early Monday morning, by the Indiana House. In a landslide victory of 78-17, the House majority voted in favor of all applicants for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program to first complete a [...]

Evansville Plastic Surgeon Deemed "Breast Butcher" in Multiple Lawsuits

Mike Adams — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:37:06 +0000

A group of Evansville women are pursuing legal action against a local plastic surgeon that is reportedly being referred to as the “Southern Indiana Breast Butcher.” According to reports, nearly ten women have come forward to file independent lawsuits against Dr. Alina Sholar alleging that while she was employed at Medical Cosmetic Center in Evansville, [...]

Evansville Smoking Ban Appeals Effort Goes Down in Flames

Mike Adams — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:50:50 +0000

It does not appear there is much hope for Evansville bar owners attempting to overturn the city wide smoking ban. Earlier last week, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled that the smoking ban is to remain in effect despite arguments by local watering holes and organizations claiming the ban is unconstitutional due to Casino Aztar [...]