Health

From Vim & Vigor Fall 2012 Quality care navigators help you navigate the complexities of today's healthcare system. When St. Mary Medical Center nurse Gina Harris helped her father contend with a sudden medical condition six years ago, she never...

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...

Cavanaugh and Nondorf Orthodontics recently held an in-office contest for an iPod Nano giveaway! Kids who wore their orthodontic t-shirt or wristband into the office were entered for a chance to win.   Congratulations to the winner Zachary Vode!...

The Festival of Trees at Westfield Southlake Mall is in full swing, and among the entries is Franciscan Alliance’s “Spirit of Women” tree. The public is encouraged to vote for their favorite tree, and the winning nonprofit group will receive a...

The Indiana-Ohio Region of American Red Cross Blood Services hosted its annual recognition dinner at the Fort Wayne Marriott. This year’s theme of “Saving Lives by the Numbers” highlighted the many ways in which lives can be saved and how many...

More adults should consider following Santa's lead and enjoy milk more often, says a Purdue University nutrition expert. "Milk is one of the most concentrated sources of nutrients, especially for calcium, vitamin D and potassium, three of the four...

From Vim & Vigor Fall 2012 Hospitals use best practices to improve safety for patients How do you choose the best hospital for the care you need? One important way is to look into its track record on quality and safety. There are several national...

On Tuesday afternoon fourth-year nursing students at Purdue North Central showcased their semester projects on community healthcare throughout the region. Each year Assistant Professor of Nursing Peggy Rose assigns her Community Health Nursing...

Michigan City High School parents are invited to attend a free workshop on "Health, Fitness, and Nutrition" on Wednesday, December 5, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the school's Media Center. Participants will experience yoga, Jazzercise, and healthy snacks,...

Join pain management specialists Chetan Puranik, M.D. and Simon Ho, M.D. to learn about the most common causes, signs, and symptoms of various chronic pain conditions, and the variety of means by which they are diagnosed. Explore the latest treatment...