A press conference was held to announce that the city of Valparaiso is partnering with Porter-Starke Services, Porter County, the city of Portage and others to strengthen their steps to make Porter County a drug free county.The county council has,...
Education
At Your Request- Shingles, Restless Leg Syndrome and Monitoring Your Pulse
The Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County will present "At Your Request" at locations in Lake and Porter Counties in December. Previous program attendees requested the following topics be included in this informational program: shingles;...
Porter Health System Presents: “Diabetes: Now What Do I Do?”
You’ve just been diagnosed with diabetes and you probably have a million questions running through your head. You may also be scared, which is natural especially if you don’t know much about diabetes. Yet, by being an active participant in your...
Porter Health System’s Healthy Woman Program Presents “Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Matters”
To help individuals learn the difference between age-related memory loss and Alzheimer’s, Porter Health System’s Healthy Woman Program will present a free educational seminar entitled, “Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection of Alzheimer’s...
Alzheimer’s Disease Program: What You Need to Know
The Alzheimer’s Association is sponsoring an educational program, called Alzheimer’s Disease: What you need to know, on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at the Lowell Public Library, 1505 E. Commercial Ave. in Lowell....
Free Education Series on Alzheimer’s And Caregiver Issues
The Alzheimer’s Association and St. Anthony Medical Center are sponsoring a free, four-part Alzheimer’s education series entitled Community Conversations. The programs will be held in the Marion Education Center on the campus of St. Anthony...
Landmark Study on Smoke Free Air Workspace Laws
A new report issued Thursday by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) shows that smokefree air workplace policies reduce the risk of heart attacks and heart disease associated with secondhand smoke exposure. The report concludes that exposure to secondhand...
Porter Health System Suggests 8 Changes to a Healthier You
An apple a day. Eight glasses of water. Eight hours of sleep. We’ve all heard the rules for healthy living. Yet there are simple changes we can all make that will make a dramatic difference in our overall health 1. Stop Smoking Kicking the habit...
Porter Health System Presents “Be Healthy. Be Safe” A Medical Panel Discussion on Diabetes Care
To educate individuals on proper diabetes care, Porter Health System will present “Be Healthy. Be Safe.” a panel discussion by medical professionals from 5 to 8 pm, Tuesday, Oct. 27 at the Old Town Banquet Center, 711 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso....
Alzheimer’s Symposium
The Alzheimer's Association is presenting an Alzheimer's Symposium on Wednesday, October 28. The event will be held in the auditorium at Community Hospital in Munster. The event features legal advice from attorney Gary Bonk. He will discuss the...