Safety

Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Crown Point’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit offers a new weapon to combat birth hypoxia, a relatively rare occurrence in which oxygen flow to a newborn’s brain is impaired due to a number of possible causes. And...

Sunday, November 3rd, is the end of Daylight Savings time, and the American Red Cross wants area residents to check their smoke detector batteries, in addition to getting back that hour of sleep lost last spring. "This is a perfect time to check your...

Mental Health America of Porter County realizes that Halloween is right around the corner! That means that it is time for costumes, candy, and decorations. With all of the fun that accompanies this holiday, MHAPC would like to remind you that there...

It's Halloween season, which means lots of candy, costumes and trick-or-treating! If your pet will be participating in Halloween events, be sure to read these tips to ensure your pet's safety and comfort so the experience is a treat for all! From...

Food allergies affect nearly 15 million people in the United States. One in thirteen kids under the age of eighteen lives with food allergies. That averages out to approximately two kids in every classroom across our country. Our family is grateful...

This past June, Megan (third from right) was involved in a serious car accident on US Hwy 6. Now doing well, Megan asked to meet and thank the special team of emergency responders who delivered quality care and came to her aid. This happy reunion...

It’s back to school for most area kids. Did you know that children carrying overloaded and improperly worn backpacks are likely to experience neck, shoulder, and back pain? Here are a few safety tips to help children "lighten the load": Backpacks...

So, let the preparations begin. It’s already August. Fall is just around the corner and the kids are getting ready for new classes and friends, which inevitably bring all kinds of new and different germs with them. Backpacks…check. Back-to-school...

A recent news report state 60% of all sunscreens are ineffective!! There is a dark side to the sun. The government has placed ultraviolet radiation (UVR) both from the sun and from tanning machines on its list of known human carcinogens. UVR produces...

It's great being outdoors in the summer, and your pets love it too. But with summer comes the potential danger of insect stings and bites. Find out how to help your pet in the case of an unpleasant encounter with an insect of summer. From...