Join NorthShore Health Centers at the Portage Township YMCA for tips on a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy while a YMCA instructor hosts a prenatal yoga session. Click here to RSVP.
It’s no secret people love their animals. There are entire industries dedicated to helping showcase if we’re a “dog mom,” a “cat dad,” or if we have “grandpups on board.” Signs adorn houses reminding you it’s their house so “yes,...
You may have heard the saying that the eyes are windows to the soul. But did you know your eyes are also a window into your overall health? Comprehensive eye exams go well beyond the goal of 20/20 vision. Getting regular eye exams...
When it comes to managing diabetes, it’s important to pay attention to every aspect of your health, including your feet. Often overlooked, foot care is an essential part of diabetic management. This is where podiatry steps in. One of the best...
You don’t have to walk 500 miles, and then walk 500 more miles to get the health benefits from walking. According to The Heart Association as little as 150 minutes of brisk walking a week can gain you health benefits that can help you:...
NorthShore Health Centers is excited to announce that OGA (Obstetrical & Gynecological Associates, Inc.) is now a NorthShore Health Centers group. This merger will allow us to provide more extensive services to a wide range of patients, ensuring...
Join us to learn more about how stress impacts not just your mental health, but your heart health as well. We’ll discuss exactly what stress is, why we experience stress, and how it impacts your heart. Learn how to identify stress as well as ways...
According to the CDC, if you have diabetes, you are twice as likely to have heart disease than someone who doesn’t have diabetes.Simple lifestyle changes can help you not just protect your heart, but also better manage your diabetes. NorthShore is...
Make your health your top priority and come visit us at the Portage YMCA! Our clinical staff with be available to check your blood pressure, perform glucose readings, and answer questions. Mark your calendar to come and see us!