Safety

Gerdy is still missing! She got out of a fenced in yard through a gate that was left open. She has been missing since Sunday, February 17, around 8:30 pm, from the 400 block of Oberreich Street, directly behind Wings, Etc. Gerdy is approximately 4...

From the Winter 2013 StayHealthy publication You CAN make a difference in your own heart health by managing the risk factors within your control. Internal Medicine Physician Crystal Tuncay, DO, suggested the following to help you reduce your risk for...

From the Winter 2013 StayHealthy publication Did your father have a heart attack? Did your mother have heart disease? What about your grandparents? Do you know their heart health history? The above may seem like random questions, but they’re very...

From the Winter 2013 StayHealthy publication Women share their powerful stories to fight heart disease. Nearly 10 years ago the American Heart Association created Go Red For Women to dispel the myths and raise awareness of heart disease as the number...

Last week the Porter County Substance Abuse Council had its regularly scheduled meeting on January 10. The speaker for the session was Paige Connelly, Public Information Officer for Porter County Central Communications. She introduced a life-saving...

ATTENTION FRIENDS! There has been a voluntarily recall of CHICKEN JERKY (product comes from China) Nestle Purina Petcare Co. officials announced on Wednesday that they're pulling WAGGIN' TRAIN & CANYON CREEK RANCH brand dog treats until further...

HAVE YOU HEARD? The flu is hitting Indiana/Illinois early and hard this season. Emergency physician Dr. Dan Netluch gives tips on what parents, grandparents or other caregivers can do if their children have the flu.  Click the read more to...

For one day only, NorthShore Health Centers will offer uninsured children, ages 4 to 16, the opportunity for a free dental examination, x-rays, and cleaning! "Give Kids a Smile Day" will be held Friday, February 1, 2013, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Kids...

By Kimberly Juhlin, DVM, CVA How do you know if your pet needs to be seen by a veterinarian right away? The first thing to know and be familiar with is what a normal, healthy pet looks like. They have bright, clear eyes with no sign of redness or...

In an emergency, fire, ambulance, police calls, and other first responders arrive at a business or home with little more data than the 911 cry for help. A new service in Porter County, Smart911, will allow companies and others to register...