According to the CDC, more than 37 million Americans – or about one in 10, have diabetes. For the vast majority of those cases, its type 2, which children, teens, and adults of all ages can develop. It’s often called a silent epidemic, and...
On the morning of Wednesday, August 28, NorthShore Health Centers held the grand opening of its newest location in Crown Point. The three-story clinic, which began construction in January of last year, boasts primary care, mental health care,...
What’s recently happened? On August 17, Wheeler High School (WHS)’s Cross Country team debuted its first season by hosting the annual Bearcat Invite. Due to the construction of new sports fields on campus, the race was held at the Gabis Arboretum...
Colleen McQuillan, a resident of Highland, has religiously received mammograms since she turned 40. When she couldn’t secure an appointment at her doctor’s office in Illinois in 2020 for a mammogram, she made an appointment in Indiana instead....
What’s recently happened? Morgan Township High School (MTHS) began its 2024-2025 school year on August 14. The start of a new school year brought the start of new classes and extracurriculars for all students, including several call out meetings...
NorthShore Health Centers sponsored its eighth annual health fair at the U.S. Steel Yard on Sunday, August 11. During the event, the Gary SouthShore RailCats played a home game against the Kane County Cougars. Twenty-five of NorthShore’s community...
What’s recently happened? This July, the Porter County Fair was in town at the Porter County Expo Center. For many people, the Porter County Fair is the highlight of the summer due to the good food, thrilling rides, and countless 4-H projects. An...
John Dempsey, a resident of Munster, Indiana, began his long battle with cancer at the age of 52-years-old. Dempsey had no idea that receiving a colonoscopy as a preventative measure would begin a six-year journey with colorectal cancer. Dempsey...
