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Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana, Inc., (PHP), a local managed-care organization, is providing scholarship opportunities for high school seniors planning to pursue a career in a health-related field. PHP will award a one-time scholarship of $3,000 to the first place winner; a one-time scholarship of $2,000 to the second place winner; and third place will receive a one-time scholarship of $1,000. All entries must be postmarked by February 24, 2012, to be eligible. Click the following link to download an application: 2011-12 PHP Scholarship Application
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This year over 230,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and the second leading cause of cancer death. Through advancements in research, development of better diagnostic tools and treatment plans, breast cancer has a 93% survival rate when detected early. Early Detection is Key 1. Know your risk factors. There are controllable and uncontrollable risk factors. Uncontrollable risk factors cannot be modified or changed. Examples of uncontrollable risk factors are gender, age, genetic risk factors, family and/or personal history and race. Controllable risk factors are those that we can modify or change. Make lifestyle changes in an effort to reduce your risk of breast cancer: eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, limit alcohol and don’t use tobacco. Other controllable risk factors that can potentially increase your risk of breast cancer include use of hormone ...
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On Friday, August 19, Francine’s Friends announced they have launched a grassroots campaign to raise $50,000 in 50 days to fund the purchase of a new mobile mammography motor coach. Additionally, the dedicated volunteers of Francine’s Friends started this effort a few months ago by conducting a silent capital campaign during which PHP made a $50,000 contribution to support this project. A total of $320,000 is needed to purchase the new coach. Francine’s Friends is a volunteer driven organization that brings high-quality, life-saving mammography screening to women across northeast Indiana at locations more convenient to their homes or workplaces. PHP has been a continued supporter of Francine’s Friends since the organization’s inception in 2005. If you are interested in making a donation to Francine’s Friends “$50K in 50 Days” campaign, log on to www.francinesfriends.org TODAY for more information!
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Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana, Inc., (PHP), a local managed-care organization, concluded its 2010-11 Scholarship Program by honoring the following students: Cassie Perras of Lebanon placed first and receives a one-time scholarship of $3,000. Cassie will graduate from Lebanon High School and plans to attend Purdue University, where her major will be Pharmacy. Placing second in the program was Tanner Crandall of Fort Wayne, who receives a one-time scholarship of $2,000. Tanner will graduate from Homestead High School and plans to pursue Pre-Dentistry at Butler University. Sarah Lampman of Bluffton, placed third in the program, receiving a one-time scholarship of $1,000. Sarah will graduate from Bluffton-Harrison High School and plans to major in Nursing at Ball State University. This was the twenty-third year that PHP has provided scholarship opportunities to high school seniors who are pursuing a career in a health-related field.
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Obesity costs American employers $225.8 billion annually in lost productivity and over $3,000 in average annual healthcare costs per employee. These numbers are making a significant impact to an employer’s bottom line and they cannot afford to see the costs go any higher. Employers can help combat the obesity epidemic, and therefore improve their bottom line, by offering a workplace wellness program and encouraging their employees to become more physically active. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), walking is the single most effective form of exercise to achieve heart health and it also has the lowest drop-out rate of any type of exercise. Studies show that for every hour of brisk walking, life expectancy may increase by 2 hours even if you don’t start until middle age! AHA has some great opportunities to help employers get started. One is the Start! program, a FREE workplace wellness program that employers ...