Nutrition & Exercise

Breast cancer survivors training together for a spring walk or run not only challenge images of being sick with cancer, but also personally benefit physically, emotionally and mentally, says a Purdue University expert. "Breast cancer survivors who...

On Saturday, April 20, the Portage Township YMCA is celebrating YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day® with a free community event that encourages kids in the Portage community to get moving and learning, and teaches families how to live healthier. Healthy Kids...

The founder of Girls on the Run® International will speak at a special event at Valparaiso University on April 12, 2013. Girls on the Run® of Northwest Indiana and Gamma Phi Beta will welcome Molly Barker to the Neils Science Center, 1610 Campus...

Porter Regional Hospital will present the following free community wellness programs in April: Battle of the Blood Sugar • April 4 Pre-diabetes – higher than normal blood sugar that may lead to type 2 diabetes – is on the rise, leading to an...

Child Care and Development Center (full time child care): We currently have openings for 2 year olds in our State Licensed Child Care Center. “The Child Care Center is not just a place where parents take their kids while they are at work. We...

Girls on the Run- Grades 3rd – 5th This nationally recognized curriculum empowers girls to make positive decisions and avoid risky adolescent behaviors while preparing for a 5K race that takes place on May 11th in Highland. Registration fee...

From the Winter 2013 Healthy Minds publication The color green gets a lot of attention these days. It’s usually used to denote environmentally-friendly products or services, but in this case, “green exercise” actually refers to physical...

Girls on the Run is a transformational learning program for 8 to 13 year-old girls. We teach life skills through dynamic, conversation-based lessons and running games. The program culminates with the girls being physically and emotionally prepared to...

Child Care and Development Center (full time child care): We currently have openings for ages 2-5. The Center fills fast so please ask for a tour by calling 219-792-9622. “The Child Care Center is not just a place where parents take their kids...

Here is a look at our February fitness programs. We have something for everyone. To register for any of these programs, call 219-465-3586 or e-mail bkreiger@porterco.org. Snowshoe/Hike at the Park Saturdays in Feb. | 10-11 a.m. | Sunset Hill Farm |...