Safety

How is it possible that this beautiful sunshine can wreak such havoc? But it does. The sun has an extraordinary impact on the skin and can cause many changes. "We have heard repeatedly about the increased risk of developing skin cancer,” said...

Franciscan St. Anthony Health – Michigan City received 30 “victims” from a mock amusement park ride accident at a Queen of All Saints Church Festival during an emergency preparedness drill June 5. The exercise came with a twist, when among the...

Car surfing on top of vehicles, ghost riding, and other stunts are gaining popularity among teenagers, who flock to YouTube to both share and view such daring endeavors. What is car surfing? Car surfing is a dangerous thrill-seeking activity that...

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in adults. A stroke results when blood flow to the brain is interrupted and nearby cells die from a lack of oxygen and nutrients. Treatments...

Spice/K2 vs. Bath Salts A few months back, we did a RED ALERT on {valpo}"Bath Salts" {/valpo}{portage}"Bath Salts" {/portage}{laporte}"Bath Salts" {/laporte} - we are reviewing that alert and providing you with additional information on SPICE. SPICE...

From the Spring 2013 Healthy Woman publication More than half of all cancer deaths could be prevented by making healthy choices, according to the American Cancer Society. "A healthy lifestyle supersedes most everything," said Masood Ghouse, D.O., who...

From the Spring 2013 Healthy Woman publication In today's world, numbers rule: phone numbers, social security numbers, PIN numbers. When asked we input or recite them on command. But what about our heart health numbers that could actually save our...

Students from Health Academy 1 and 2, and Early Childhood Education at AK Smith Career Center learn CPR/AED from members of the Michigan City Fire Department. By learning CPR/AED students better prepare themselves for job opportunities after...

From the Winter 2013 StayHealthy publication You CAN make a difference in your own heart health by managing the risk factors within your control. Internal Medicine Physician Crystal Tuncay, DO, suggested the following to help you reduce your risk for...

From the Winter 2013 StayHealthy publication Did your father have a heart attack? Did your mother have heart disease? What about your grandparents? Do you know their heart health history? The above may seem like random questions, but they’re very...