FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): McMillen Center for Health Education is celebrating its 35th Anniversary at an open house and a name change.
On Tuesday, Mayor Tom Henry presented the organization with a proclamation to honor 35 years in the community.
The event was held at McMillen Center for Health Education on Jim Kelley Boulevard.
The center, which strives to create a healthier community, is going to expand and create a new identity.
A part of the expansion will give the center an updated name from McMillen Center for Health Education to just McMillen Health. It will also receive a new logo and redesigned website.
McMillen Health’s building will be updated as well with new heating, air conditioning and signage.
While McMillen Health may have a new look and name its mission will stay the same.
Other speakers include Pat Parker, one of the original founders, and CEO Holli Seabury who accepted a donation from this years WOWO Brigadoon Fitness Penny Pitch.