Top 10 health articles on Valpo.Life in 2022

By: Amber Tomlinson, Ashley Spargo, Aubrey Thomson, Bob Franko, Curtis Hankins, Lauren Grasham, Rachel Calderone, VNA Hospice NWI Last Updated: December 21, 2022

Top 10 health articles on Valpo.Life in 2022 If previous years taught us anything, it’s to prioritize our wellbeing and take care of ourselves through difficult times. Each year brings new stressors and challenges, but being able to take a look at your health and make changes that promote...

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NorthShore Health Center provides Diabetic Diner Class

NorthShore Health Center provides Diabetic Diner Class NorthShore Health Center in Portage is hosting free classes for community members to learn how to better manage their health. One of these classes is called ‘Diabetic Diner,’ and it teaches participants to make recipes that are diabetic-friendly...

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NorthShore Health Centers expands endocrinology team, offering expert, affordable care for diabetes and more

NorthShore Health Centers expands endocrinology team, offering expert, affordable care for diabetes and more 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...

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NorthShore Health Centers cuts ribbon on new Chesterton facility

NorthShore Health Centers cuts ribbon on new Chesterton facility To extend its healthcare services and better support the Chesterton community, NorthShore Health Centers held its grand opening ceremony for its new Chesterton building on September 2, 2022, complete with confetti, goody bags, and dessert. The new...

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Northshore and Portage Township YMCA spread awareness and support the community’s children by inviting Indiana legislators

Northshore and Portage Township YMCA spread awareness and support the community’s children by inviting Indiana legislators The Portage Township YMCA is currently celebrating 30 days of advocacy, and to help raise support for its community programs, the Portage Township YMCA has invited many local, state, and federal legislators to come and see the YMCA’s programs for...

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NorthShore Health Centers celebrates longtime employees: Maysha Carlson and Bea Mitchell

NorthShore Health Centers celebrates longtime employees: Maysha Carlson and Bea Mitchell NorthShore Health Centers started as a small clinic in Portage High School over 20 years ago and has grown into a pillar of healthcare in the Region with over 20 locations serving thousands of people every day, regardless of the patient’s ability...

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NorthShore Health Centers celebrate De Motte opening with ribbon-cutting

NorthShore Health Centers celebrate De Motte opening with ribbon-cutting NorthShore Health Centers hosted an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 20 at their DeMotte location. NorthShore provides its services through 20 locations across the region and the opening of the DeMotte location provides community...

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