Feeling sluggish & sad during winter months is very common. Here are tips to beat the winter blues!
Feeling sluggish and sad during winter months is very common. Here are a few tips to help you beat the winter blues:Do something creative. Pursue a new hobby or craft for a change of pace. Most senior centers offer various classes on similar topics and are a great way to learn new skills and connect with people. Turn off the news. There’s nothing wrong with staying up-to-date with what’s going on in the world, but make sure to give your brain, and your emotions, a break from negative news feeds once in
Portage and Boone Grove Compost Sites Closing for Season starting Dec 12th
Beginning December 12th, 2022 Portage and Boone Grove Compost Sites will be closed for the season, making Dec 10th the final day for drop off. The Valparaiso Compost Site is open year-round for recycling, yard waste, and electronic drop off Monday-Saturday 8-4pm. On December 12th, 2022, the recycling bins from Portage Compost Site will be relocated to to Portage Street Department— 2303 Hamstrom Rd, Portage. Here, residents may drop off household recyclables into any one of our indicated bins. Hours for
Caregivers at Northwest Health - Porter honored by patients
Valparaiso, IN – Northwest Health – Porter honored two caregivers in November. Jessica Shope, BSN, RN, was the recipient of the DAISY award for exceptional nursing and Laura Shireman, certified nursing assistant, was the recipient of the PETALS award for outstanding support professionals. Shope, a new nurse to Northwest Health – Porter, was nominated by a co-worker who wrote that Shope continually shows compassion to all of her patients. She added that Shope is a great teammate and has been
Rehabilitation Centers at St. Catherine Hospital, St. Mary Medical Center earn 3-year reaccreditation
NORTHWEST INDIANA | The rehabilitation centers at St. Catherine Hospital and St. Mary Medical Center recently earned another three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) based on its recent survey. Founded in 1966, CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services, including Medical Rehabilitation. Carey Otterstedt, rehabilitation program director at St. Catherine Hospital, credited staff and patients for
Community Healthcare System hosts holiday events to remember, honor loved ones
NORTHWEST INDIANA | The holiday season is a time spent enjoying the company of friends and family. It also is the time of year when we especially want to remember those we are missing and honor our loved ones with us. Community Healthcare System offers the public an opportunity to commemorate their loved ones by making an honorary or memorial gift. Donors and their honorees are invited to these upcoming holiday ceremonies. Lights of Life Tree Lighting Ceremony 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7Community
Memorial Opera House Hosting Open Auditions for Lucky Stiff
Memorial Opera House is pleased to announce upcoming auditions for Lucky Stiff. Director: Mike Glorioso Vocal Director: Laura Gorski Choreographer: Julia Thorn Those interested in auditioning are asked to fill out the form found at https://forms.gle/PU5MQYLUFTw6kEz39 Auditions: Sunday, January 8th from 5 pm to 7 pm and Monday, January 9th from 7 pm to 9 pm. Callbacks (as needed): Tuesday, January 10th (time TBD) Performances: March 2nd through March 19th Rehearsals: Rehearsal
Community Healthcare System physician offers advice on how to prevent, treat sinusitis
NORTHWEST INDIANA | Sneezing? Coughing? Experiencing headaches and sinus pressure? It can be difficult to determine if these symptoms are caused by the flu, a cold, COVID-19 or a sinus infection.A sinus infection, or sinusitis, often is mistaken for other conditions.Many sinusitis patients experience worse symptoms in the fall and winter than during the spring and summer. Ragweed pollen and mold are both prevalent during the cooler months.Sinus infections happen when fluid builds up in sinuses. This fluid
Community Healthcare System wins Aspire 2022 Innovation Award
NORTHWEST INDIANA | Community Healthcare System has been recognized by Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG), a leading provider of human resource, payroll and workforce management solutions, for innovative use of its Dimensions employee self-scheduling technology. UKG honored Community Healthcare System with the 2022 Aspire Innovation Award. The award is part of a longstanding tradition that recognizes the achievements of organizations that go above and beyond to create meaningful and connected experiences
First Family Medicine Residency program to educate new physicians in Northwest Indiana
Valparaiso, IN – Northwest Health has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for its new Family Medicine residency program which will help attract, train and retain physicians to the region. ACGME is an independent organization that sets and monitors the professional educational standards for preparing physicians to deliver safe, high-quality medical care to all Americans. The Northwest Health family residency program is the first and only family
MegaBeatles!
MegaBeatles! Sat, Jan 21st, 2023 at 8:00 pm They’re back! And we're getting back on track with hosting MegaBeatles! as our annual kickoff concert for the eighth time. Members of The Crawpuppies and Chris & Lou will present a spectacular trip down memory lane as we present our 2023 Concert Series, featuring the Beatles’ Revolver album and other great hits! Selling out every year, MegaBeatles has been a wonderful way to celebrate the history of Memorial Opera House with our patrons! Make sure you
Northwest Health – Porter Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Valparaiso, IN, – Two Northwest Health hospitals received high marks for quality of care today. Northwest Health – Porter received an “A”Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2022 and Northwest Health – La Porte received a “B”. This national distinction recognizes their achievements in protecting patients from harm and error while in the hospital. “At Northwest Health, our teams diligently strive to keep patients safe from harm and medical errors,” said Ashley Dickinson, CEO for Northwest
LOCAL VOICE TEENS PLAN PUBLIC DISPLAY FOR GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT
Local Porter County Teens Plan Display to Raise Awareness of the Dangers of Tobacco Valparaiso, IN – Porter County teens involved in the local VOICE youth empowerment group are planning a public display to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking and vaping in honor of the Great American Smokeout on November 17th at Boone Grove High School. Students, faculty, staff, and the general public will be able to view shoes placed outside of the school to represent the number of people who die, on average,
Portage and Boone Grove Compost Sites Closing for Season starting Dec 12th, and Thanksgiving hours
Beginning December 12th, 2022 Portage and Boone Grove Compost Sites will be closed for the season. The Valparaiso compost site is open year-round for recycling, yard waste, and electronic drop off Monday-Saturday 8-4pm. In observance of Thanksgiving weekend, the District office, Portage Compost Site, and Boone Grove Compost Site will be closed Thursday through Sunday, November 24-27th 2022. Valparaiso Compost Site will only be closed Thursday, November 24th 2022 and will re-open 8am Friday November 25th,
Local Surgeon Reports Benefits of Bariatric Surgery Reach Beyond Weight Loss
La Porte, IN - Obesity is one of the most common diseases in the US., affecting more than one-third of adults and causing 300,000 deaths annually. Significant excess weight affects quality of life and overall health, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, liver diseases, sleep apnea, and even some cancers. For chronic obesity, bariatric surgery provides long-term weight loss while reducing the risk of weight-related conditions and in some cases can eliminate them
Orthopedic Surgery Center expansion in Chesterton
Chesterton, IN – Northwest Health Lakeshore Surgicare, an ambulatory surgery center that provides comprehensive orthopedic, neurospine, pain management and podiatric services, recently expanded its facility at 3111 Village Point in Chesterton. The surgery center will open the newly renovated space, which added approximately 4,600 square feet, on Monday, Nov. 14. The expansion includes a new operating room, additional sterilization support space, and private recovery rooms. According to Josie
Caregiver Honored at Northwest Health – La Porte
La Porte, IN – Northwest Health – La Porte recently honored Gabbi Sexton, RN, with the Daisy Award for exceptional nursing. Sexton, a maternity department nurse, was nominated by a patient who was admitted to Northwest Health for the delivery of her first child. She wrote that the absolute compassion and kindness that Gabbi had shown her during her stay was simply unmatched and that Gabbi made her feel that she truly cared about her well-being and safety. She added that Gabbi’s assistance during her
St. Mary Medical Center first in Northwest Indiana to offer groundbreaking TCAR procedure to treat carotid artery disease
HOBART | St. Mary Medical Center is the first hospital in Northwest Indiana to treat carotid artery disease and reduce the risk of future strokes using an innovative procedure called TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR). TCAR is a clinically proven and minimally invasive approach for patients who need carotid artery treatment. Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Worldwide, nearly 5 million people die from a stroke, and another 5 million are left permanently disabled
Community Hospital receives recertification for complex neonatal, obstetric care
MUNSTER | Community Hospital is equipped to care for patients facing complex maternal medical issues and for infants who need neonatal intensive care, state health officials affirm. The hospital recently was recertified by state health officials as an Obstetric Level of Care III and Neonatal Level of Care III facility. The Maternal and Child Health Division at the Indiana Department of Health granted the certification, effective through September 8, 2025. “Community Hospital is known in Northwest
Boys & Girls Clubs Announces Travel Basketball League for Northwest Indiana Youth
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana will be introducing a multi-level developmental Basketball league, open to all Northwest Indiana youth and families. The league will consist of members and community youth from the Valparaiso, Duneland, South Haven and Portage Boys & Girls Clubs, as well as the Valparaiso Parks Department, and will begin in early January. Historically, Boys & Girls Clubs leagues have operated in-house, with individual Clubs running separate leagues concurrently throughout
