When: April 27th 8:00a – 10:30a with an opportunity for Q & A following the presentation. Where: Porter County Community Foundation, 1401 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383 About the Speaker:  Dr. Oladunni Oluwoye is an Assistant...

Homelessness has become a serious issue in the United States, especially in rural areas. That’s why the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded over $315 million to organizations throughout the nation to help them address...

When it comes to healthcare, it’s easier to focus more on physical wellness than mental wellness. If someone is experiencing back pain, blurring vision, rashes, or any number of visible symptoms, they will typically do something about the issue,...

Porter-Starke Services offers treatment for opioid misuse at their Recovery Centers, located in Valparaiso and LaPorte. Opioids are drugs that are typically used to treat pain and are highly addictive. Opioids include heroin, codeine, morphine,...

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...

If someone you know seems to be experiencing mental health challenges, you can help. Try these practical steps: 1. Set aside time in a comfortable space to talk • Let them share as much as they are comfortable with • Keep questions open-ended and...

Since the day she was born, Marram Health Center Pediatrician Dr. Cynthia Hoess has always been a firecracker. It’s built into her DNA. Born on the Fourth of July, Hoess’ firecracker personality has influenced everything she has...

Runners lined up at the starting line to compete in Porter-Starke Services’ annual Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk. Porter-Starke Services has turned this race into a time-honored tradition after hosting it for nearly 20 years. This year, the event was...