The Alzheimer's Association of Greater Indiana, will host a series of educational programs on Alzheimer’s, featuring information on a variety of topics that are of interest to all community members with a focus towards caregivers. The programs will...
Education
Prostate Cancer Advice from Coach Virgil Sweet
TO MY MALE FRIENDS:: Mike Bales was friend of mine - until he died two weeks ago of prostate cancer. He lived just around the corner and he and I visited many times in the street, in the back yard and at my parties. He probably was in his late...
Porter Health System’s Healthy Woman Program Presents “Coordinated Effort Against Drug Abuse”
In recognition of National Red Ribbon Week, Porter Health System’s Healthy Woman Program will present a seminar entitled, “Coordinated Effort Against Drug Abuse.” The program will begin at 6:30 pm, on Monday, Oct. 25, at the Portage YMCA, 3100...
Support for Comprehensive Smoke-Free Laws Overwhelming in Rural Indiana Communities, Research Shows
66% of rural Hoosiers support making all workplaces smoke-free; message to policymakers clear Two-thirds of residents in rural communities in Indiana support a comprehensive smoke-free workplace law that eliminates secondhand smoke in all workplaces,...
Porter Health System’s Healthy Woman Program Presents “Breast Cancer Awareness”
Porter Health System’s Healthy Woman Program will present an educational seminar entitled, “Breast Cancer Awareness,” by Interventional Radiologist Esther Lee, MD. During her presentation, Dr. Lee will discuss breast cancer detection, the role...
International Team Launches 20-year Breast Cancer, Nutrition Project
Experts know nutrition is a common link in breast cancer, and a team led by Purdue University researchers is kicking off a 20-year, multi-nation study to learn more about the role diet can play to prevent this disease. "What we are specifically...
Alzheimer’s Symposium at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart
St. Mary Medical Center, in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Association, is hosting an Alzheimer’s Symposium on Thursday, 9/30/10 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart. The agenda for the Alzheimer’s...
Prevention Programs at the YMCA
Afternoons ROCK in Indiana will be rockin’ at the YMCA this fall! Fifth graders from Central & Myers will join us on Mondays and Wednesdays! Fifth graders from Jones & Aylesworth will join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays! ROCK educates youth...
Porter: Advancing Through Evidence-Based Practices
An Innovator’s Café event was held Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Porter Health System. This event, “A Culture of Excellence: Fostering Innovation through Evidence-based Practices”, co-sponsored by Porter and Ivy Tech Community College of...
VNA “Senior Moments” Free Presentation – Lower Your Blood Pressure
The Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County will present 'Lower Your Blood Pressure' at locations in Lake and Porter Counties in October. This informational program will provide attendees with increased knowledge regarding causes of hypertension...