First elected to the Indiana State Senate in 2007, State Senator Ed Charbonneau began a leadership journey that centered on educating leaders of the future and supporting strong fiscal plans for his home state. Charbonneau earned a bachelor’s...
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The uplifting and positive news on the state of coronavirus in The Region.
Caregiver self-care: Tips to help address your emotional health
Caregiving for a loved one can put a strain on even the most resilient people. Add in the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic and it has the potential to feel challenging. This means that finding ways to thrive and continue to take care of your...
Read MoreDelivering another $100 million in affordable housing
Where we live — the place we lay our head at night — has a profound effect on everyday life. Yet 15 million people in the United States don’t have access to stable housing. Housing security may be a major factor in one’s health. If you...
Read MoreUnitedHealthCare suggests meditative breathing if you’re feeling stressed from COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has us all facing unfamiliar and uncertain times. As we spend more time at home, trying to juggle work and family obligations while keeping ourselves and loved ones safe and healthy, wouldn’t it be great if there...
Read MoreUnitedHealthCare suggests creating healthier video game habits for your child during COVID-19
Video games have been a popular form of entertainment for decades, particularly with kids and teens. But in the last few years, more advanced mobile devices has led to video games being more accessible than ever — no longer confined to a...
Read MoreRegion schools feeding children during social distance breaks
Staff and volunteers greeted community members with smiles at the food pick-up location in La Porte this morning. Throughout the pandemic, local schools and communities have been hard at work providing meals for students in need. Now that schools are...
Read MoreUnitedHealthCare shares how gardening may help you stay active during COVID-19
Most people agree that exercise is good for you, but with gyms closed, group fitness classes halted and social distancing the norm to help curb the spread of COVID-19, there’s a great alternative right in your own backyard. Combining...
Read MoreSocial Distancing and Loneliness: Help Reap the Benefits of Mindfulness
As we navigate this unprecedented time as a country and across the globe, finding simple and effective ways to ease our minds may make a big difference. Maybe you know someone who takes five minutes each morning to meditate or finds time...
Read MoreUnitedHealthCare shares how expressive writing increases resilience during stressful times
You might not always think about writing as something you can do to improve your wellness. Perhaps you haven’t jotted your thoughts down on paper since you kept a diary when you were younger, but the benefits of writing are still relevant as an...
Read MoreCare Team Delivers Groceries to Couple Homebound with COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to impact our lives, many people have turned to family, friends or neighbors for help during this difficult time. For those without a network, it may be harder to know who to turn to for support. One couple in Nevada found the...
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