Health

United Way of Porter County has recognized Caroline Shook, Executive Director of Housing Opportunities, as the “2011 Outstanding Agency Professional”. This award, which includes a $500 stipend for continuing education, was announced at United...

United Way of Porter County has recognized Caroline Shook, Executive Director of Housing Opportunities, as the “2011 Outstanding Agency Professional”. This award, which includes a $500 stipend for continuing education, was announced at United...

During the most recent Relay for Life nail trim held at Vale Park Animal Hospital, held on March 10, 2012, 92 pets were seen and $571 was raised in just two short hours! As always, all proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. The next nail trims...

March is Feline Health Month! In honor of our furry felines we are holding a FACEBOOK FELINE PHOTO CONTEST! Our winner will be judged by the number of votes or likes each picture receives. Our contest will continue until March 31st, 2012, winner will...

The love Dr. Jerry Rodenbarger has for his patients shines on his face as he talks about his career as a veterinarian for the past 30 plus years. The founding partner of Vale Park Animal Hospital, Dr. Rodenbarger’s favorite part of practicing is...

“Imagine a hospital built for you.” That is the general consensus behind the plans for Porter Regional Hospital. The new hospital will include not only a new name, but new technology, new equipment, a new design and a new presence, including...

Vale Park Animal Hospital is once again supporting Relay for Life! Once a month, the hospital will host fundraising nail trims, along with other fundraisers each month until the Relay for Life walk to help raise money for the fight against cancer!...

“Get your mammo!” stressed Catherine “Cat” Moore, X-Ray Tech at NorthShore Health Centers, while discussing the importance of early and regular screenings. Mammograms are particularly important to Moore, not only because she is training to...

From the Winter 2011 Healthy Woman publication Women are strong in so many ways, but they’re just as vulnerable to heart disease as men are, according to Candice Yu-Fleming, MD, a family medicine physician with Portage Medical Group. “It’s...

Here are some thoughts for coping with the holiday season. 1. Take time for yourself - There may be pressure to be everything to everyone. Remember that you're only one person and can only accomplish certain things. Sometimes self-care is the best...