Garrett Spoor

NIPSCO hosts annual ‘Introduce a Girl to STEAM’ event with Boys & Girls Clubs

NIPSCO hosts annual ‘Introduce a Girl to STEAM’ event with Boys & Girls Clubs With students around the Region getting the school day off for President’s Day weekend, NIPSCO hosted its “Introduce a Girl to STEAM” event on Monday, Feb. 17. More than 300 girls across five states were urged to dream big as they explored...

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Indiana Beverage supports local Boys & Girls Clubs to impact families across Northwest Indiana

Indiana Beverage supports local Boys & Girls Clubs to impact families across Northwest Indiana Indiana Beverage has a strong desire to build connections with the communities it serves through various events and activities that can impact the people of Northwest Indiana. One of the organizations that it has collaborated with in this effort for...

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Center for Hospice Care’s BreatheEazy program supports patients with respiratory issues

Center for Hospice Care’s BreatheEazy program supports patients with respiratory issues One of the toughest health challenges a person can face is the trouble of breathing. Center for Hospice Care comes across a lot of patients who experience this issue and encourages many of them to become a part of their BreatheEazy program.  Dr....

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Team Chevy an American Heart Association celebrate and honor loved ones for National Go Red Day

Team Chevy an American Heart Association celebrate and honor loved ones for National Go Red Day On Friday, February 7, Team Chevy held a small event for people to come in and share their stories in honor of National Go Red Day.  The event provided food, water, and an opportunity to raise awareness on heart disease.  “We have a lot of really...

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Powers Health, St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliary host annual Angel Tree of Lights ceremony

Powers Health, St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliary host annual Angel Tree of Lights ceremony The community gathered Dec. 4 to honor and memorialize loved ones during the Angel Tree of Lights ceremony at St. Mary Medical Center. Melina Dixon, manager of Volunteer Services at St. Mary Medical Center, said the annual event helps bring the...

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Allegius Credit Union spreads holiday cheer to kids in Porter County with Toys for Tots distribution

Allegius Credit Union spreads holiday cheer to kids in Porter County with Toys for Tots distribution With Christmas right around the corner, the staff at Allegius Credit Union is spreading the holiday spirit early. Members of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation joined the Allegius team in carefully packing and collecting toys for kids throughout the...

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Top 10 health articles on Portage.Life in 2024

By: Aubrey Thomson, Curtis Hankins, Damon Modglin, Garrett Spoor, Jennifer Arzola, Philip Bolton Last Updated: December 18, 2024

Top 10 health articles on Portage.Life in 2024 If previous years taught us anything, it’s to prioritize our wellbeing and take care of ourselves through difficult times. Each year brings new stressors and challenges, but being able to take a look at your health and make changes that promote...

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