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As Medicaid Coverage Shrinks, Hoosiers Share Healthcare Struggles at Mrvan Listening Session
CANI CEO, Tracy Lewis, speaking with Frank Mrvan Over 430,000 Hoosiers lost their Medicaid coverage in the past year, and First District Congressman Frank Mrvan says there are tens of thousands more to come. At his Healthcare Affordability Listening Session, Mrvan opened the floor to constituents to share their experiences and concerns about recent cuts to the Affordable Care Act and reduced Medicaid coverage. Over the last year, access to affordable healthcare has been threa
Demarion Newell
4 days ago3 min read


More Than a Movie: CANI Uses “Michael” to Spark Conversations on Stress & Healing
To commemorate the premiere of Michael Jackson’s long anticipated biopic, Community Advocates of Northern Indiana (CANI) welcomed community members to join their CANI Movie Club event at Emagine Theater in Portage. As a part of CANI movie club, CANI ties health and wellness initiatives in with the film. CANI CEO Tracy Lewis set the tone for an evening connected to the themes of the Michael movie: struggle, healing, discipline, and resilience with a presentation on healthier l
Demarion Newell
May 262 min read


Bringing Wellness Home: CANI joins the 3rd Annual Prenatal Well Women's Wellness Fair
Community Advocates of Northern Indiana (CANI) was proud to partner at the third annual Prenatal Well Women’s Wellness Fair at the Dean & Barbara Community Center. With over 50 vendors coming together, the event welcomed community members from across Lake County, bringing together folks who are expecting mothers, fathers, caregivers, or anyone prioritizing their health. Prenatal Well Women’s Wellness Fair has come to be a cornerstone event for women’s health resources. Hoste
Demarion Newell
May 112 min read


Small Changes, Big Impact: CANI Leads Nutrition Discussion at THRIVE
Just before the start of National Kidney Month, Community Advocates of Northern Indiana (CANI) was honored to be invited back to THRIVE, a support group for individuals living with HIV/AIDS at the Aliveness Project NWI. Across the United States, approximately 1 in 7 adults are living with chronic kidney disease—a condition that often goes undiagnosed but can lead to serious health complications. However, proper nutrition can help prevent or slow its progression by maintaining
Kirsten Robinon
Apr 22 min read
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