The Lake County Health Department welcomed residents to its 2nd Annual Health and Safety Fair. Community Advocates of Northern Indiana (CANI) was eager to join for the second year to provide BMI and behavioral health screenings to the community. The event brought together more than 35 vendors from across The Region, featured mobile health vehicles, and free lunches provided by the Salvation Army. From face painting and educational classes to entertainment from the County’s K

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