Porter Regional Hospital will present “Becoming a Better Breather” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5 in the Community Room at Porter Regional Hospital, 85 East US Highway 6 in Valparaiso. According to Pulmonologist Nikhil Madan, M.D., healthy lungs...
Education
Breathe. An Asthma Action Plan Can Help You Breathe Easier
Don't simply cope with your asthma symptoms. Learn how to work with your physician to manage them by developing an asthma action plan. Join Pulmonologist Nikhil Madan, M.D., to find out how to identify asthma triggers, manage medications if symptoms...
New Parent Classes Offered from NorthShore Health Centers, Babies R Us
NorthShore Health Centers has partnered with Babies R Us to provide classes for new parents! Breastfeeding 101 Tuesday, October 15, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join us as a Certified Lactation Consultant offers professional advice and practical tips to help...
IU Northwest Students to Offer Free Health Screenings on Gleason Path Oct. 3, 24, Nov. 14
‘Healthy Path’ program is public service provided by health services students 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...
Preparing for the Affordable Care Act
The Affordable Care Act is comprehensive national health reform that goes into effect on January 1, 2014. With open enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace beginning on October 1, there are several things you can do now to get ready....
Alzheimer’s Association to Host Free Program on Warning Signs of Disease October 10th
“Know the 10 Signs,” a free workshop on detecting the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, will be held on Thursday, October 10 from 1 to 2 p.m. The program will be held at the Whiting Community Center, located at 1938 Clark Street in Whiting....
Porter Health Care System Offers Emergency Medical Services Class
Porter Emergency Medical Services will offer an Emergency Medical Technician – Basic Course (EMT-B) beginning Nov. 4, 2013 through May 28, 2014. The class will be presented on Mondays, Wednesdays and an occasional Saturday, from 5 to 9 p.m. at EMS...
Porter Regional Hospital Presents October 2013 Community Wellness Programs
Porter Regional Hospital will present the following free community wellness programs in October: Dietary Supplements: “To Use or Not to Use?” That is the Question One day you read this “new supplement” is the latest and greatest, and the next...
Surviving and Thriving as a Working Mother
Working mothers gathered in the community room of the Porter Regional Hospital on Wednesday night to hear life coach Dana Samardzich, ACC, CPC, present, “Surviving and Thriving as a Working Mother.” The speech was hardly a lecture, however, as...
Put a Stop to Diabetes
Join NorthShore in the fight against Diabetes by attending one of our Diabetic Education Groups. NorthShore will provide each participant with healthy snacks, free pedometer, and free exercise stretch band. September 27th at 1 pm October 31st at 1 pm...