The hot, dry conditions Indiana is experiencing this summer make fireworks especially hazardous. Dry grasses, forests and fields are especially combustible because of the drought conditions across Indiana, said Steve Creech, a retired state fire...
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Fireworks Danger Heightened by Drought Conditions
Bath Salts – Insanity, Death, and Zombies
Bath salts; you’ve likely seen this phrase linked with insanity, death, and most recently, zombies. Yes, zombies. This drug has recently made national news headlines in a gruesome story dubbed the “Miami Zombie Attack.” With all of the shocking...
Read MoreNew Smoke Free Air Law
The Indiana Smoke Free Air Law will be going into effect July 1, 2012. This law states that all public places, with the exemption of casinos/racino's, stand alone bars and private clubs that vote to continue to allow smoking, must adopt a smoke free...
Read MoreBeat The Heat!
As temperatures climb into the mid- to upper 90s this week in Northwest Indiana (with the chance for triple-digit heat indexes!), it is important that you are aware of heat emergenices and what you can do to try to beat the heat. Children, elderly,...
Read MoreBumpers and Walkers and Babies, Oh My!!
You get your friend's baby shower announcement – now it's time to go shopping! Off you go to your local baby retail store. You look up and down the aisles. She has such cute things listed on her registry. An adorable crib bedding set catches your...
Read MoreBike Smart…It Makes for a Fun Ride!
Riding a bike is an excellent way to get fit and can be fun for children and adults. But accidents do happen. Each year, more than a half-million people in the U.S. are treated in emergency rooms for bike-related injuries. So before taking that...
Read More6 Questions to Ask Before You Schedule Surgery
From the Spring 2012 Healthy Woman publication So you're contemplating surgery and your mind is racing. Whether it's your first surgery or one of many, it's natural to have questions and a few butterflies. While you probably have a primary physician...
Read MoreTake our Stress and Anxiety Assessment!
Stress is a normal part of life. In small quantities, stress is good - it can motivate you and help you be more productive. However, too much stress, or a strong response to stress, is harmful. It can set you up for general poor health as well as...
Read More“It’s My Time” to Get an Annual Mammogram
Take the time to have your annual screening mammogram! An inaugural MAMMOthon program, consisting of digital mammogram screenings, free chair massages and giveaways, including watches, will take place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 27 at Franciscan St....
Read MoreKeep Your Pet Safe from Easter Pet Poisons
From the Pet Poison Helpline The veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline receive hundreds of calls this time of year from pet owners and veterinarians concerning cats that have ingested Easter lilies. “Unbeknownst to many pet owners, Easter lilies are...
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