2012 is coming to a close and as the new year approaches, we are taking a look back at some of the top articles from the LaPorteCountyLife Health Section!
We’ve had lots of pieces on eating right and staying healthy, articles on upcoming fitness events, and stories on what’s new in the region medical world. Our goal is to help make our community a healthier one!
To ensure we continue staying up to date with all that is going on, share your upcoming event by emailing us at share@laportecountylife.com. We want to hear about your fitness goal achievement, the best healthy recipe you love, or what good health means to you!
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the best of LaPorteCountyLife Health 2012!
Women Encouraged to Be Dazzling at Spirit of Women Event
Franciscan Alliance presented a special event to celebrate good health and wellness in women. Be Dazzling offered women the chance to take control of their health while enjoying a girl’s night out.
Driving on Highway 49, you maybe have noticed a new facility adjacent to the route. Porter Regional Hospital officially opened its doors on August 25, bringing a new level of healthcare to the region. The hospital moved from the old LaPorte St location to its current spot all in one morning, requiring precise coordination from a variety of groups.
LaPorteCountyLifers Spend the Day at the Northwest Athletic Club
Working out can be fun, as ladies from LaPorteCountyLife found out. We spent a morning at Northwest Athletic Club, enjoying the various services and classes they offer, including massage therapy!
Fitness Fridays in La Porte Encourages People to Get Out, Get Moving
Mayor Milo's office, partnering with La Porte County Family YMCA and IU Health La Porte Hospital, started Fitness Fridays this year, a 5K run and walk that encourages people to make healthy decisions.
Second Annual La Porte County Youth Summit
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The La Porte County Drug Free Partnership/Drug Free Communities Coalition and the Michigan City Housing Authority held the second annual Youth Summit, encouraging leadership in boys and girls by promoting good decisions, healthy choices, and acceptance of responsibility.
PNC Nursing Students Present a Detailed Look at Region Healthcare
Fourth-year nursing students presented their semester projects on community healthcare throughout the region.
Women's Fair Helps The Ladies Keep a Healthy Perspective on Life
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Women from all over Indiana participated in the 11th Annual Women's Fair, receiving information on all sorts of health and wellness services.
PNC Circle K Club Sells Pink Hard Hats for Cancer Research
The PNC Circle K Club sold pink hard hats as an effort to raise money to assist in the fight against cancer, donating proceeds directly to local business Michiana Hematology Oncology, PC.
Safe Halloween Tips from IU Health La Porte
Halloween should be a fun time for children, so IU Health La Porte offered some safety tips to ensure a good time was had by all!
The Great American Smokeout Gives La Porte County Residents One More Reason to Quit, Cold Turkey
A fun event at Lake Shore Lanes Bowling Alley encouraged La Porte County residents to take the pledge to quit smoking cold turkey. The event brought light to a very important issue.