Are you looking for an outdoor activity that relieves stress and allows you to lead a healthier lifestyle? Then gardening may be the answer. To help our 50-plus population learn more about how they can enjoy the benefits of gardening, Porter Health...
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From the 2010 Winter StayHealthy publication‘Virtual Tour’ of heart helps patients, guides surgeons… Porter is the first hospital in the region to add an exciting new tool to its Cardiac & Vascular Institute. The new tool has a complicated...
VNA “Senior Moments” Free Presentation – Sleep Apnea and Other Senior Sleep Problems
The Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County will present "Sleep Apnea and Other Senior Sleep Problems" at locations in Lake and Porter Counties in April. This informational program will discuss the the causes, symptoms, complications, and...
Tina’s Fight Team
Tina Huffine has been fighting Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma since 2000. These past two years have been critical for her, as she has gone through twelve chemo treatments and a stem cell transplant this past January, reaching a limit on the options...
Vitamins Stored in Bathrooms, Kitchens May Become Less Effective
High humidity present in bathrooms and kitchens could be degrading the vitamins and health supplements stored in those rooms, even if the lids are on tight, a Purdue University study shows. Lisa Mauer, an associate professor of food science, said...
Dunkin’ Donuts joins Red Cross in Thanking Blood Donors
Promotion affirms the good in helping to save a life When asked, many blood donors will say they give blood because of the satisfaction they get from knowing they just helped save a life. This March, Dunkin’ Donuts joins the American Red Cross in...
Alzheimer’s Association to hold “Wandering and Dementia”
Over 60 percent of people with dementia will wander. Find out how you can help. The Alzheimer's Association of Greater Indiana will host “Wandering and Dementia” on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, from 2:30–3:30 PM at the Portage Public Library,...
How You Can Get Involved with PortageLife Health
PortageLife.com is a new community-based website, focusing on an exclusively-positive view on the people, places, organizations, and businesses serving Portage, Indiana. We look to be a central hub for all of the great information out there and tell...
National Autism Association Gala and Conference
The National Autism Association is holding a Gala and Conference March 5-6th at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville. From now until February 26, reduced ticket rates are being offered by registering online at http://nwiautismconference.com/. Kick off...
Porter Health System’s Healthy Woman Program Presents “When to Take Your Child to the ER”
Porter Health System’s Healthy Woman Program will present an educational seminar entitled, “When to Take Your Child to the ER” by Emergency Medicine physician Samara Kester, DO. The program will be held at 6:30 pm, on Tuesday, March 2, at the...