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The Opportunity Enterprises’ Early Intervention Program, All About Kids (AAK), will be offering free developmental screenings on Friday, February 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at their 3101 Evans Ave. office located in Valparaiso. The free screenings …

In Celebration of National Children’s Dental Health Month, HealthLinc Dental Staff will be providing dental care to children who are uninsured and do not regularly see a dentist. Free Dental exams on Monday, February 22 will be available, at HealthLinc’s …

Blood donors from diverse backgrounds can take their place in history by making and keeping an appointment to help save a life during Black History Month. African-Americans have a distinguished history in shaping blood services programs within the American …

From the 2010 Winter StayHealthy publication All hospitals are not alike. To find the best care for yourself and your loved ones, consider asking the following questions when choosing a hospital: Is the hospital accredited by the Joint Commission? The Joint …

An important resource for the care and treatment of serious burns is just an arm’s length away. And that, American Red Cross officials say, can be a motivator to roll up your sleeves during Burn Awareness Week from February 7 to 13. “When you volunteer to …

Seven years after first sharing her story, Lorene Sandifur is again appearing in a touching series of statewide radio and television ads encouraging Hoosiers to quit smoking. In the winter of 2002, Sandifur told of the story involving her husband Gary, who …

January marks a special month for the unsung heroes who commit to helping the one in 10 hospital patients who need blood. Every year since 1970, blood collection organizations have honored people who roll up their sleeves to help save lives by designating …

While many New Year’s resolutions go by the wayside, one resolution can last a lifetime: donating blood. “When you resolve to donate blood in the coming year, you’re committing to something that can help change lives—including your own,” said Sharyn …

An additional American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Friday, Dec. 18, from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Northview Elementary School in the gymnasium, located at 257 Northview Drive in Valparaiso. How to Donate Blood To schedule an appointment to donate …

American Red Cross holiday blood drives will be held on Saturday, Dec. 19, and Saturday, Jan. 2 from 8 a.m. until 12 noon at the Merrillville Donation Center, located at 791 E. 83rd Ave. in Merrillville. All presenting donors will receive a t-shirt, a free …