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Hard to believe, but it's been more than two months since our transition to Porter Regional Hospital. So with the goal of broadcasting some 'new' best memories, we took a trip to our expansive Emergency Department to hear from their extraordinary...

Please join us this Holiday season in helping to support our Northwest Indiana families who are dealing with pediatric cancer. Several local businesses will be donating a portion of their proceeds to make the Holidays a bit brighter for these...

The Duneland Health Council was recently awarded the Foundation Philanthropist of the Year Award by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Northwest Indiana Chapter in recognition of the Duneland Health Council's continuing support of...

In addition to a new dessert recipe or family vacation photos, bring an important gift home this holiday season, and become educated about the warning signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Visiting with relatives over the holidays may raise...

From the Summer 2012 StayHealthy publication The Center for Orthopedic Medicine is meeting with rave reviews from physicians and patients alike. The unit was designed around the patient, meaning access to its services are easier and more convenient...

Submitted by Lori Granich, RD, Clinical Dietitian at the Midwest Bariatric Institute We all have our favorite holiday foods. This year, with a few substitutions, we can still enjoy our favorite treats without the post-holiday guilt. Go half! -...

Michigan City Joy Elementary School students pay 50 cents to wear jeans to school on the first and third Fridays of month, to help raise funds for community causes. In just two of those days, they raised $212 that was donated on Nov. 13 to Franciscan...

Whenever I get new assignments for BizVoice® magazine, I get excited about the stories I’ll get to research and share with our readers; particularly when it’s time to interview our Chamber Volunteers of the Year. So far, I’ve gotten to speak...

Give Smoking the Bird encourages tobacco users to participate in the Great American Smokeout on November 15, 2012. Anytime Fitness, Michigan City, IN – celebrates kicking the habit at Lake Shore Lanes Bowling Alley. Anytime Fitness is one of the 32...

From the Summer 2012 StayHealthy publication New Diagnostic and Treatment Facility Complements Adjacent Hospital and Physician Offices Although Porter Regional Hospital is now open, work continues on the adjoining Medical Plaza, which will be opening...