Porter Health System would like to invite the community to attend the grand opening of Shoreline Surgery Center located in Porter’s Portage Hospital at 3630 Willowcreek Road in Portage. The event will take place from 4:30 to 6 pm, Thursday, April 12, 2012 …
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Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Michigan City is offering free, take-home colorectal screening kits during March, which is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the nation. If everyone aged 50 or …
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Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Michigan City is offering free, take-home colorectal screening kits during March, which is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the nation. If everyone aged 50 or …
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Submitted by Lori Granich, RD, Clinical Dietitian at the Midwest Bariatric Institute There are thousands of bacteria naturally present in our environment. Not all bacteria are harmful; in fact, some are used beneficially in foods such as yogurt. Pathogenic …
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Submitted by Lori Granich, RD, Clinical Dietitian at the Midwest Bariatric Institute There are thousands of bacteria naturally present in our environment. Not all bacteria are harmful; in fact, some are used beneficially in foods such as yogurt. Pathogenic …
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Is your dog vaccinated for lepto? If you have wildlife (squirrels, mice, raccoons, deer exc.) by your home your pup maybe at risk. Lepto is a growing concern and at McAfee Animal Hospital we recommend a yearly lepto booster to keep your furry friend safe …
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“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 beautiful …
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“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 beautiful …
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From HealthyPet.com Feline leukemia (FeLV), a widespread, incurable virus that typically suppresses a cat’s immune system, is the most common cause of cancer in cats. Although some cats are able to eliminate the virus on their own and develop immunity, many …
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From the Pet Poison Helpline Though they have a bad rap, poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) plants are only mildly toxic to cats and dogs. Sources: During the holidays, Poinsettias are a popular Christmas plant. Mechanism of action: The milky white sap found …
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