It’s Christmas in July in Michigan City! In accordance with our mission and values, the Franciscan St. Anthony Health Social & Recognition Committee is collecting donated bedding items and pajamas (new, used, clean) for patients of Franciscan...
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Christmas in July at Franciscan
Visclosky Announces $399,918 Grant to Porter-Starke Services
Congressman Pete Visclosky announced today that the Center for Mental Health Services has awarded $399,918 to Porter-Starke Services to fund the collaborative Strong Mind, Strong Body Wellness Program. The program will be based on a framework devised...
Read MoreHealthy Portage Starts Here
On Tuesday, July 2, the month of July, 2013 will be proclaimed Healthy Portage Month. With the help of the Portage Parks Dept. and St. Mary Medical Center the Y will be offering Healthy Family Fun throughout the month. Weight management specialists...
Read MoreFollow Good Hygiene Practices to Enjoy Visit to County Fairs
Thousands of visitors will flock to 4-H fairs during July in more than 80 Indiana counties. But those who want to pick up their favorite fair food and head to the livestock barns should remember safe practices for their health - and for the health of...
Read MoreAmerican Cancer Society to “Paint the Town Purple”
The American Cancer Society volunteers participating in this year’s Relay for Life of Duneland will be painting the town purple to celebrate and raise awareness for the society’s signature fundraising event. Soon the community will be purple with...
Read MorePromoting Positive Attachment and Building Resilience to Trauma
On Tuesday, July 9, Porter-Starke Services will host an informative educational lecture entitled, "Promoting Positive Attachment and Building Resilience to Trauma" from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Porter-Starke Services located at 3176 Lancer Street in...
Read More7 Embarrassing Questions to Ask Your Doctor
As if wearing a paper gown and being looked at from every angle isn’t intimidating enough, asking the doctor blushinducing questions may seem like an insurmountable task. Yet, talking honestly and openly with the doctor can calm fears and get the...
Read MoreFirst “Think Pink Thursdays” A Huge Success
Porter's first "Think Pink Thursdays" Mammos and More event on June 13 at the Center for Women's Health was an overwhelming success. Here are just a few of the comments received from associates who participated that evening: "How awesome! What a...
Read MoreDo You Have an Overactive Thyroid?
Millions of people have an overactive thyroid gland. Many don’t know it. This condition, known as hyperthyroidism, occurs more often in women than in men. Since the thyroid gland controls the body’s metabolism, an overactive thyroid puts the body...
Read MoreLocal Families Visited Capitol Hill to Speak on Childhood Cancer Issues
Northwest Indiana Cancer Kids Foundation, recently participated in this year’s Childhood Cancer Action Day in Washington, DC on Jun. 18. Members of the Alliance for Childhood Cancer hosted a two-day event that included issues, advocacy training,...
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