On September 17, 2009, Kelli Longacre tragically passed away from a rare heart disease known as SCAD. A team was created in her memory to walk in the Porter County American Heart Association Walk to help raise money and awareness for heart disease!...
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Team KELLI Walking to Raise Awareness for Heart Disease
Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s Engages and Inspires Michigan City
Participants Raise Critically Needed Funds for Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Michigan City residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer’s...
Read MoreMake a Healthy Decision for Yourself Today!
If you’re like most women, incredible demands are placed on you every day. Work, home, family – sometimes it seems that everyone wants your attention. With all of your obligations, you might have forgotten someone special: YOU – but we...
Read MoreThinking of Giving Blood? Find the Way That’s Right for You
“Maximize me” could be a new mantra for people giving the gift of life through the American Red Cross. “It’s human nature to want to make the most of things,” said Sharyn Whitman, CEO for the Indiana-Ohio Blood Services Region of the...
Read MoreHelp Be Prepared. Give Blood.
American Red Cross urges donations during heart of summer America’s blood supply is an important piece of our country’s ability to respond to disasters. By donating blood, people can help prepare for the unexpected and help ensure blood is...
Read MoreWhen It’s Always Time To Go
From the Spring 2012 Healthy Woman publication How to deal wtih urinary incontinence Urinary incontinence doesn't keep you guessing: There's no mistaking the frequent need to run to the bathroom or the fear that a cough or laugh could cause an...
Read MoreWhat Good Will It Do Me to Quit Smoking Now?
Over the past few months we have talked about different topics related to heart disease. Smoking cessation may not come to everyone's mind. We always relate smoking to lung problems, but in this month's blog post you may start to think otherwise. You...
Read MoreJoyce Alexa Receives Home Health Award
Joyce Alexa, Vice President of Mission Integration and Governmental Affairs for the Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County is this year’s recipient of the prestigious Indiana Association for Home & Hospice Care’s Norah J. McFarland...
Read MoreYou Won Her Heart, Now Take Care of Yours
From the Winter 2012 StayHealthy publication So you’ve found someone who makes your heart skip a beat. Now what? Sharing your heart means caring for yourself as well as your loved ones, doing all you can to live healthy and happily ever after. Yet...
Read MoreNorthshore Provides Students with Free Immunizations
Northshore Health Centers is a staple when it comes to offering health services to the community as well as students in the Portage Schools district. On Monday, October 4th though Thursday, October 7th, 2010 in conjuction with Health Services from...
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