IU Northwest students will offer free health screenings on Gleason path. Area residents who frequent the walking path at the Gleason Golf Course in Gary, immediately west of Indiana University Northwest, will have the opportunity to get free health...
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Time to Share, Time to Care: Donate Blood
American Red Cross seeks donors to help meet holiday need You can honor a uniquely American holiday by giving something that’s uniquely you. By donating blood this Thanksgiving, you’ll help ensure that blood is available for patients in need, and...
Celebrating Our First Year: Quick & Convenient
Since we opened our doors on August 25, 2012, Porter Regional Hospital has continued to advance in our clinical practices and exceed expectations with our achievements on both a regional and national level. Quick & Convenient. Porter Regional...
American Red Cross Urges Public to Fall into the Habit of Year-Round Blood Donation
Outside, leaves are changing to a dazzling array of fiery red, brilliant gold and bright orange hues. Inside the hospitals served by the Indiana-Ohio Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross, blood needs are constant for patients diagnosed...
New International Report Reveals Staggering Growth, Costs of Alzheimer’s Care Needs in Decades to Come
People with Dementia are 7.5 Times More Likely to Develop Care Needs within 2 Years Than Those with Coronary Heart Disease, Cancer or Diabetes According to the Alzheimer’s Disease International 2013 World Alzheimer’s Report, “Journey of...
7 Minutes Can Save Your Heart
Porter Regional Hospital offers a simple, free online assessment called HEARTaware to help you determine your risk for heart disease. All it takes is an internet connection for a snapshot of your heart health: on your time, at your convenience. As a...
Are You Among the Nearly Four in Ten Individuals Eligible to Donate Blood?
According to the American Red Cross, approximately 38 percent of the population may be eligible to donate blood. Yet only a fraction of those eligible donate each year, perhaps due to misconceptions about donor eligibility. “Sometimes, individuals...
Lake Central Schools Host Health Fair for Staff
The Lake Central Wellness Committee conducted a Health Fair in conjunction with annual health screenings for employees on August 12, 2013. Over 600 staff members attended and 256 staff members participated in health screenings. Additionally, 53...
NorthShore Seeking to Empower Families through Newly Offered Lactation Program
A newly offered service at NorthShore, the Lactation Program is provided for any prenatal or postpartum mom and her baby/babies. A free breast feeding class is offered twice a month at the Lake Station location, with the hope of expanding these...
Red Cross Rewards Blood Donors as Summer Winds Down
With the arrival of Labor Day and the unofficial end to summer, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to roll up a sleeve and give blood or platelets to help ensure sufficient supplies over the holiday weekend. Those who present to donate...