Education

The second of Porter Regional Hospital’s American Heart Month presentations went over well on Thursday night under the careful direction of Dr. Keith Atassi with the topic, “How clogged are your Arteries?”. This seminar focused on coronary...

It's American Heart Month! Thursday evening marked the beginning of a series of heart-healthy programs presented by Porter Regional Health. Terri Gingerich, the Cardiovascular Service Line Director, helped explain why this event – and the others in...

Heard about Obama’s Affordable Care Act but don’t know where to start? Our trained staff will help you understand the health care coverage options available to you. If you don’t already have health coverage, the Health Insurance Marketplace is...

Join NorthShore Health Centers at Babies R Us for new parent classes! Prenatal and Pediatric Oral Care With the help of a professional, learn about proper oral care during and after pregnancy. Great tips on the importance and management of infant and...

In celebration of American Heart Month, Porter Regional Hospital will present a series of heart-healthy programs to help educate the community on the prevention and treatment of heart disease – the leading cause of death of both men and women...

We are almost to the end of another great year! 2013 will soon reach an end, and now is the time to look back upon all that has happened throughout two-o-thirteen. Here at NWIndianaLife.com, we’ve shared many stories of the year in our Health...

Q: I am sleeping, but I’m always tired. What’s wrong? A: If you’re still tired after sleeping, there are some things we look for. You may have a sleeping disorder like sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or restless leg syndrome. A blood test can...

The statistics are grim when it comes to employee drug use. - Of employees who misuse drugs or alcohol, eighty percent steal from their employers. - Alcohol and other drug abusers use three times as many sick days, absent an average of five days a...

If you or someone you love has a chronic lung condition such as COPD or emphysema, don't miss this free seminar led by pulmonologist, Nikhil Madan, M.D. Dr. Madan will present tips and techniques for becoming a better breather, which is vital to the...

Influenza. Hepatitis A. Hepatitis B. Shingles. Measles. Pneumonia. Vaccines aren't just for children. Which ones do adults need, and when? Gerontologist and internal medicine physician Tania Ghosh, M.D., will provide the facts you need to make...