Health

“Know the 10 Signs,” a free workshop on detecting the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, will be held on February 11, 2013, from 1:00 to 2:00 at the Village Park Enrichment Center in Valparaiso. The Village Park Enrichment Center is located...

Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana/Michiana and the American Red Cross partner to help save lives. Two iconic organizations are joining together to help save lives. The Girl Scouts and the American Red Cross are hosting Give Blood. Get a Cookie. blood...

For one day only, NorthShore Health Centers will offer uninsured children, ages 4 to 16, the opportunity for a free dental examination, x-rays, and cleaning! "Give Kids a Smile Day" will be held Friday, February 1, 2013, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Kids...

From Reuters Health Two cups of cow's milk per day may be enough for most kids to have the recommended amount of vitamin D in their blood while maintaining a healthy iron level, suggests a new study. "One of the common questions I get from parents...

Porter Regional Hospital and Shoreline Surgery Center recently received the following 2012 Awards from the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce. Quality of Life Award: Honors those businesses that made a significant contribution to the Quality of Life...

From the Winter 2012 Vim & Vigor publication Mike Burgos got a second chance at life—and he’s determined to make the most of it. After a lifetime of poor eating habits and a sedentary lifestyle, Burgos reached nearly 400 pounds. “I tried...

-From the Fall 2012 Vim & Vigor publication Programs help students discover different career paths High school juniors and seniors are getting a jump-start on their career plans through St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart and St. Catherine Hospital...

“Know the 10 Signs,” a free workshop on detecting the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, will be held on January 23 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the South Haven Public Library in Valparaiso. The South Haven Public Library is located at 403 West...

Many New Year’s resolutions focus on breaking bad habits. The American Red Cross is encouraging you to take up a positive habit instead. By resolving to donate blood or platelets in the coming year, you can help save the lives of the one out of 10...

Porter is the only healthcare system that has made the investment and commitment to offer low dose radiation CT scanners system wide. This is a significant safety benefit to our patients, as it delivers high-quality images while simultaneously...