Benjamin Franklin was quoted as saying that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Join the Portage Township YMCA, in cooperation with Porter Health Systems and NIOMS for their “Spring into Wellness” week event April 19 thru April 23 …
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From the 2010 Winter StayHealthy publication If our community ever experiences a natural disaster or medical crisis that would cause an influx of patients, Porter is prepared. With the recent investment in a new portable hospital and the acquisition of an …
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From the 2010 Winter StayHealthy publication If our community ever experiences a natural disaster or medical crisis that would cause an influx of patients, Porter is prepared. With the recent investment in a new portable hospital and the acquisition of an …
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February 14 – February 20, 2010 has been designated as “Through With Chew Week” by the American Academy of Otolaryngology. Contrary to what you may think, spit tobacco is NOT a safe alternative to smoking. It contains 28 cancer-causing agents …
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From the 2010 Winter StayHealthy publication Along with your mother’s eyes or your father’s singing voice, you’ve inherited a complete genetic profile and clues to your future health. And, just as your family tree gives you background on your history, a …
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From the 2010 Winter StayHealthy publication Along with your mother’s eyes or your father’s singing voice, you’ve inherited a complete genetic profile and clues to your future health. And, just as your family tree gives you background on your history, a …
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If you have ever had the flu, you know it can knock you out-with members of your family, friends, and co-workers not far behind. This season, flu may pack more of a punch than usual because of the H1N1 flu virus (sometimes called “swine flu”) …
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Early Detection Enables Families to Plan for the Future The holidays offer busy and often remote families an opportunity to gather and spend time with loved ones who they may only see occasionally during the year. While visiting, family members might notice …
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With the holidays and the flu season at hand, the Visiting Nurse Association will offer a final week of seasonal flu and H1N1 flu shot clinics to help keep you and your family healthy during the holiday season and into the new year. Seasonal influenza usually …
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In order to keep track of suspected and/or confirmed cases of the H1N1 influenza virus at Indiana University Northwest, students, faculty and staff are encouraged to voluntarily self-report any cases of H1N1. This can be done through an online survey located …
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