A decade into the new century, the American Red Cross continues to build on its core purpose of helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. And for a month each spring, the 129-year-old organization thanks the countless volunteers...
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Word Is Spreading
From the 2010 Winter StayHealthy publication“It’s really gratifying to see someone limp into our offices one day and be almost pain free right after surgery. In fact, one of my patients was out on the golf course just 42 hours after I replaced...
9 Reasons for Fatigue
From the 2010 Winter StayHealthy publicationHaving your own personal energy crisis these days? If so, you’re not alone. “Fatigue” is the second most common general complaint in doctor’s offices – second only to “pain.” You may be...
Bonner Senior Center Flu Shot Clinic
Total Home Health Services and the Bonner Center in Portage teamed up on Monday to offer seasonal flu shots to the community. Quite a few local residents came out to receive their vaccines, many who missed the previous flu shot clinic due to illness...
Winter Blues Got You Down?
Those winter “blahs” are more real than you think. There is an inordinate amount of research that indicates that the less natural sunlight one is exposed to may translate into depressive symptoms. In its more severe cases, there is an actual...
Major American Cancer Society Study Looks to Northeast Indiana for Participants
What if you could personally participate in research that might help determine factors that cause or prevent cancer? What if your involvement, and that research, ultimately leads to the elimination of cancer as a major health problem for this and...
Healthy Parental Participation in Youth Sports: The Good News and The Better News
Written by Bob Franko, Vice President of Development and Marketing With old man winter down in the count, and as spring takes a few warm up swings in the on-deck circle, many communities have already started – or will soon begin – sign ups for...
How to Choose a Hospital
From the 2010 Winter StayHealthy publication All hospitals are not alike. To find the best care for yourself and your loved ones, consider asking the following questions when choosing a hospital: Is the hospital accredited by the Joint Commission?...
VNA “Senior Moments” Free Presentation- Lupus and Fibromyalgia
The Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County will present "Lupus & Fibromyalgia" at locations in Lake and Porter Counties in March. This informational program will discuss the the causes, symptoms, complications, and treatment options in...
When I Look in the Mirror, I See My Mother
From the 2010 Winter StayHealthy publicationAlong with your mother’s eyes or your father’s singing voice, you’ve inherited a complete genetic profile and clues to your future health. And, just as your family tree gives you background on your...