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NorthShore Health Centers hosts their first Baby Shower for 3rd trimester mothers on August 29th starting at noon as part of their Prenatal Care Coordination Program. Our baby shower is a fun way for our expectant mothers to get pregnancy and...

Red Cross says there is an urgent need for platelets and specific blood types While thousands of people have responded to the recent emergency call for blood and platelet donations from the American Red Cross, there remains an urgent need for...

You can be twice the hero to people in need this summer by donating the double red cell way through the American Red Cross. A double red cell donation involves giving two units of red cells through an automated donation process. Donors who may be...

“What we have created,” explained Esther Lee, M.D., “is a comprehensive program where women can come for screenings, detection, diagnosis and treatment.” Fellowship trained in breast imaging, Dr. Lee says the Center is on par with national...

Blood donations down about 10 percent in June The American Red Cross issued an emergency request for platelet and blood donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve and give because many fewer donations than expected were received in June and the...

Congressman Pete Visclosky announced today that the Center for Mental Health Services has awarded $399,918 to Porter-Starke Services to fund the collaborative Strong Mind, Strong Body Wellness Program. The program will be based on a framework devised...

Summer vacation is in full swing but the new school year will be here before we know it. NorthShore Health Centers wants to help you prepare for the new year with a Back to School Health Fair, taking place July 15th through August 9th. The fair will...

In honor of National Disabled Pet’s Day, we wanted to share Ernie’s story. Ernie was adopted by one of our receptionists, Wendi, when he was only 2 years old. Knowing that Ernie was injured and would be in need of more help than normal, Wendi...

This little girl needs a new home! Her owner bought her five days ago and discovered that she is allergic! This 6 month old Sheltie needs a good home! She was purchased for $450, so the owner is asking for the best reasonable offer to give her a good...

The United Way partnership with the free FamilyWize Discount Prescription Drug Card has saved 6,588 people more than $471,029 as of December 31, 2012. The savings are on everyday prescription costs for conditions such as asthma, high blood pressure,...