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February 1, 2012

Ms. Wheelchair Pageant set for March; enter now

Anonymous Special to the Tribune-Star The Tribune Star Wed Feb 01, 2012, 05:01 AM EST

TERRE HAUTE — People On Wheels’ Ms. Wheelchair Indiana Pageant is now accepting entries for its 2012 program.

Candidates will be honored and a winner will be crowned at a special event on March 18  in the Eli Lilly Hall at the Indiana Historical Society, 450 W. Ohio St. in Indianapolis.

This year’s winner will receive a cash prize of $1,000 to assist with personal expenses.

The Ms. Wheelchair Indiana program gives voice to the disabled condition, provides a platform for advocacy and promotes understanding between people with disabilities and the able-bodied communities.

To enter, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• be a female between 21 and 60 years of age,                     

• use a wheelchair or scooter 100 percent of the time,

• be a U.S. citizen, and

• have resided in Indiana for at least the last six months.

Communication skills and experience with advocacy for people with disabilities are especially valued and marital status is not a criterion.

The winner of Ms. Wheelchair Indiana will have the opportunity to help educate the public, advocating for people with disabilities through local news interviews and school, church and civic appearances. Her reign will conclude at the Ms. Wheelchair America 2013 Pageant in Providence, R.I., Aug. 6-12, 2012.

Festivities for the March 18 event will begin with a reception at 3 p.m. and will culminate that evening in a formal crowning ceremony. The event is free.

To request an entry form, interested applicants can email editor@PeopleOnWheels.org or call with questions at (317) 946-8115.

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Health & Fitness

• World MS Day celebrated on May 30

  Multiple Sclerosis affects the lives of over 2 million people around the world (an estimated 10,000 to 14,000 MS sufferers live in Indiana). World MS Day was launched in 2009 and is spearheaded by the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation. Last year, events took place in more than 73 countries to raise awareness of this auto-immune disease which can cause symptoms ranging from mild numbness to pain or paralysis.

  May 23, 2012  

• Study: Stigma exists with free health care

  A new study by Indiana University sociologists found that a stigma exists against individuals seeking free health care services. Patients of a free health care clinic reported in a survey that many people would be embarrassed about admitting they sought services from such a clinic.

  May 23, 2012  

• NEWSMAKER: May 23, 2012

  The American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy honored Dr. David Williams as the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Society’s 15th Annual Meeting on Saturday in Milwaukee.

  May 23, 2012  

• BRIEFLY: May 23, 2012

  • America’s Boating course seminars set

  • Therapeutic yoga classes coming up

  • DSI golf tourney slated for June 6

  • Vigo tire amnesty day set for June 2

  • Mayhem at Mill Creek scheduled

  May 23, 2012  

• SUPPORT GROUPS: May 23, 2012

  May 23, 2012  

• VIDEO: Suspected TB case at Woodrow Wilson

  A suspected case of tuberculosis at Woodrow Wilson Middle School has prompted free testing next week for students and staff at the east side Terre Haute school. Testing is not mandatory and parental permission is required for students.

  May 21, 2012 2 Photos 1 Video  

• IU dermatologist gives sun protection tips

  With the days growing longer and the temperatures rising, Hoosiers are spending more time outdoors.

  May 16, 2012  

• ISU class works with hospital on projects

  Several Indiana State University students swallowed their anxiety as they started discussing their group projects — presenting to dozens of managers, supervisors and senior leaders at Union Hospital.

  May 16, 2012  

• SUPPORT GROUPS: May 16, 2012

  May 16, 2012  

• Relay for Life event includes Bark for Life

  A huge Relay for Life event is being conducted on Saturday at the Parke County Fairgrounds. This fun-filled event includes activities for the entire family, including the dog.

  May 16, 2012  

• Great Strides walk for Cystic Fibrosis is Sunday

  On Sunday, the Great Strides walk for CF will take place at Hawthorn Park in Vigo County.

  May 16, 2012  

• Indiana Family Helpline gets new number

  Change has come for the Indiana Family Helpline, a free comprehensive information and referral program operated by the Indiana State Department of Health. The phone number has been updated to help make it easier for callers to remember. The new toll-free number is 1-855-HELP-1ST (1-855-435-7178).

  May 16, 2012  

• HEALTH BRIEFLY: May 9, 2012

  • Event on ‘Living with Alzheimer’s’

  • Long-term care workshop at AAA

  • Essence of Red offers free CPR training

  • May is ALS Awareness Month

  • Rise and Shine Dine With a Doc set

  • Organizers prepare for triathlon

  • Event for Alzheimer’s Association planned

  • Learn to boost your energy at program

  • ‘Be The Match’ donor event set

  May 9, 2012  

• SUPPORT GROUPS: May 9, 2012

  May 9, 2012  

• May brings action, awareness on asthma

  Nearly 25 million Americans suffer from asthma, a disease that affects the lungs by causing episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing. Children are especially susceptible as one out of every 10 school-aged children has asthma in the United States. Asthma is one of the most common serious chronic diseases of childhood.

  May 9, 2012  

• Planned Parenthood to offer free Pap tests

  Planned Parenthood of Indiana will offer free Pap tests at 19 of its health centers in celebration of National Women’s Health Week, May 13-19. The Terre Haute Planned Parenthood will offer the tests on Tuesday.

  May 9, 2012  

• National Women’s Health Week coming up

  Professional Hearing & Audiology Clinic is joining the Better Hearing Institute and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in celebrating National Women’s Health Week, by offering free hearing examinations May 14-18 for women in the community.

  May 2, 2012  

• Hospital sponsors marrow donor registration drive

  Each year, 5,000 patients in need of a bone marrow transplant go without one. On May 10, Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center will host a “Be The Match” bone marrow donor registration drive in celebration of National Hospital Week.

  May 2, 2012  

• Union-Clinton to partner with Providence Medical Group

  Union Hospital Clinton’s telemedicine program is expanding to include hematology and oncology services.

  May 2, 2012  

• Paint The Town Pink Carnation Sale is May 11

  The Wabash Valley Breast Cancer Survivor Organization will paint a huge pink ribbon on the pavement at Sixth Street and Wabash Avenue on Sunday to kick off its 11th annual Paint The Town Pink Carnation Sale on May 11.

  May 2, 2012  

• HEALTH BRIEFLY: May 2, 2012

  • Vision loss meeting for veterans set

  • Rose offering swim lessons this summer

  • Crawford Triathlon prep under way

  • Vera Bradley Bingo fundraiser set

  May 2, 2012  

• SUPPORT GROUPS: May 2, 2012

  May 2, 2012  

• Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday

  The Vigo County Sheriff’s Department, along with the Drug Enforcement Administration and its national and community partners, will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.

  April 25, 2012  

• Free car seat check-up at Central Christian Church

  CHANCES for Indiana Youth is teaming up with Central Christian Church in Terre Haute to help parents and caregivers make sure their child safety seats are properly installed in their vehicles.

  April 25, 2012  

• Ask SHIP: April 25, 2012

  Q: My friend says she gets extra help paying for her Medicare prescription costs. I have not been able to afford all of my prescriptions lately and wonder if I qualify too.

  April 25, 2012  

• Marrow donor drive planned

  Mark your calendar for May 10 to participate in a “Be The Match” bone marrow donor registration drive at Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center.

  April 11, 2012  

• Caregivers Expo set in Paris

  The 10th annual Caregivers Expo for informal caregivers throughout the community will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 21 in the Visiting Specialty Clinic lobby at Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center.

  April 11, 2012  

• Dine with a Doc welcomes dentist

  The next Senior Education Ministries Inc. Rise and Shine Dine with a Doc community education program is scheduled 8 to 10 a.m. Friday in the Wabash Senior Citizens Center at 300 S. Fifth St. in Terre Haute.

  April 11, 2012  

• PREP ROUNDUP: North, South track teams pick up wins

  Logan Hambrock won the 800 meters in a time of 2:05.95 and edged teammate Jackson Bertoli in the 1,600 with a time of 4:36.13 to help Terre Haute South win a three-way boys high school track and field meet at Edgewood. Hambrock also teamed with Bertoli, Devon Fuson and Scotty Noble to help the Braves with the 3,200 relay in a time of 8:36.

  April 11, 2012  

• Workshop to help adults with chronic illness

  Area 7 Agency on Aging and Disabled is offering a workshop for adults with chronic health conditions or those living with or caring for people with chronic conditions.

  April 11, 2012  

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