Safety

Furnace inspections and carbon monoxide detectors help keep homes safe and warm With colder temperatures settling in, Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) reminds customers of the importance of maintaining a safe home heating system. An annual …

Stay Safe Out There! Road Running in the Winter Hey Runners! Daylight becomes a rare commodity as fall and winter descend on Northwest Indiana. After beating the heat with early-morning runs all summer, for the next few months runners will be hard-pressed to …

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is holding August courses offering instruction on compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. The 10-hour Voluntary Compliance Course will be held August 19-20, while the 30-hour …

Q: What Causes Congestive Heart Failure? A: Nearly six million Americans are affected by congestive heart failure (CHF), and it is the leading cause of hospitalization in people age 65 and older.* “Heart failure does not mean the heart has stopped …

Catch the latest edition of the “Indiana State Police Road Show” radio program every Monday morning at your convenience. Download the program from the Network Indiana public website at www.networkindiana.com. Look for the state police logo on the …

The Honor Society of Nursing Sigma Theta Tau International, Mu Omega Chapter, the Northwest Indiana Patient Safety Coalition, Lake Area United Way and North Township Trustee, Frank Mrvan have partnered to bring the “Smart Patient Fair” to the Wicker Park …

This time of year, many men have only one thing on their minds: college basketball. But all that time spent obsessing over your brackets can cause you to lose sight of your health. This March Madness, take a timeout to schedule a visit with your primary care …

As more and more teens own smartphones, apps are definitely no stranger to the average household. Although there are many great and beneficial apps available to all of us, there are several apps that adults need to be aware of- Apps that may keep parents and …

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women, costs the United States almost $109 billion dollars a year in healthcare costs, prescriptions, and lost workplace productivity. and is …

The application period for the second round of Secured School Safety Grants is now open and runs through Monday, March 10, 2014. The Secured School Safety Grant program is a state grant fund that provides matching grants to school corporations, charter …