Medicine

The day I walked on the Ranch, Dr. Huizenga took away my medicine. I was taking medicine for my high blood pressure and Xanax for anxiety. Honestly, one of the things I am most proud of is that I have not taken any prescribed medicine since that day....

From the 2011 Summer Healthy Woman publication Headaches had become a way of life for Susan Settele of Valparaiso. She began having headaches about 15 years ago. “They started out as three-day headaches, and it didn’t matter what I took for them....

From the Summer 2011 StayHealthy publication It brings Susan relief from debilitating migraines. It eases the pain and fatigue of Joel's fibromyalgia. It boosts Diane's confidence by treating her rosacea. It’s medical acupuncture and it’s proving...

Visit the Porter Health System website Valparaiso Campus 814 LaPorte AvenueValparaiso, IN 46383 Phone: 219-263-4600 From the Summer 2011 StayHealthy publication Only at Porter, new treatment for liver cancer Once again, John Scott is looking forward...

NorthShore Health Centers Pharmacies have extended their hours to better serve the community. The pharmacies are now open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 9:00 pm and Saturday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. NorthShore offers two convenient pharamcy locations:...

Visit the Portage Township YMCA on Facebook Visit the Portage Township YMCA Website 3100 Willowcreek Rd Portage, IN 46368 Phone: 219-762-9622 The Portage Township YMCA in conjunction with St. Mary Medical Center will be offering screenings to the...

It’s hard to believe but school will be starting in just a short time and NorthShore Health Centers wants to help make sure your kids are prepared! From July 18 to August 12, NorthShore will be hosting a Back to School Health Fair, open to all...

Children of any age who are preparing to join organized sports should have a specialized exam that focuses on pre-existing or potential conditions that may affect their ability to participate, such as heart murmur, irregular heartbeat, hernia or...

Most immunizations are taken care of by the time a child begins school. The CDC recommends some additional school-time vaccinations. The Porter County Health Department will be at the Portage Township YMCA providing free vaccines for children grades...

Summer is here, school is out and sports are in session! Make sure your kids are ready by getting their physicals! All year-long, NorthShore Health Centers offers Sports Physicals for the uninsured and underinsured for $25! Medicaid patients are...