Safety

The holidays are in full swing and traveling to see family and friends may be on your agenda. If your pet will be joining you in your commute to the holiday festivities, follow these tips to plan for a safe and happy trip! 1. Clear your travel plans with your …

Indiana Beverage would like to remind folks to stay safe this holiday season! Many will be out celebrating the annual Blackout Wednesday, the night before Thanksgiving. Please be safe, have a plan, and don’t drink and drive!        …

Thanksgiving is almost here! There are a lot of delicious foods and desserts to be had on this festive holiday, but Mental Health America of Porter County would like to remind you of the importance of portion control when it comes to eating. Binge eating or …

The holiday season can be busy with travel and visits from family and friends who might not often see one another. This time together may raise questions about a person’s physical and cognitive health. Although some change in cognitive ability can occur …

Academy strives to familiarize citizens with police work; help PDs learn about community concerns The Police Departments of Indiana University Northwest and the City of Gary are collaborating to bring citizens together with their local law enforcement …

Exposure to germs is almost inevitable, but with a strong immune system, you can avoid getting sick or prevent a mild cold from becoming a more serious illness. Here are some ways to give your immune system a boost. Eat nutritious foods. Colorful fruits and …

Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Crown Point’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit offers a new weapon to combat birth hypoxia, a relatively rare occurrence in which oxygen flow to a newborn’s brain is impaired due to a number of possible causes. And parents Karen …

November is “Running Safety” month, so Extra Mile decided to put together a “Get Lit” Fun Run at their shop in Valparaiso to help promote running safety. Ann Wingrove, Sales Representative of Nathan Safety products informed the group that, “A …

Sunday, November 3rd, is the end of Daylight Savings time, and the American Red Cross wants area residents to check their smoke detector batteries, in addition to getting back that hour of sleep lost last spring. “This is a perfect time to check your …

Mental Health America of Porter County realizes that Halloween is right around the corner! That means that it is time for costumes, candy, and decorations. With all of the fun that accompanies this holiday, MHAPC would like to remind you that there are many …