Purdue University North Central - Porter County at 600 Vale Park Road, Valparaiso, will host the Red Cross Blood Mobile Drive scheduled on Thursday, Nov. 5 from 3 to 7:45 p.m. The Blood Mobile will be located in between the two buildings and will be...
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Porter Health System Support Groups
Looking for help? Need someone who understands your situation? Here is a listing of support groups associated with Porter Health System: Alzheimer’s Support Group Call 219.662.0642 Aphasia Support Group Call 219.263.4888 Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue...
Alzheimer’s Association Comfort Zone
As Americans continue to live longer, Alzheimer’s disease is expected to skyrocket from the current 5.3 million Americans to as many as 16 million by 2050, according to the Alzheimer's Association 2009 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts & Figures...
Medical Advances Increase Need for Unique Blood Products
The same medical advances that can help save lives can also increase the need for more and specialized blood products like platelets. Platelets are the microscopic particles in whole blood that help blood clot and stop bleeding. Along with red cells...
Alzheimer’s Association Support Groups in NW Indiana
Support groups meet monthly to provide caregivers with an opportunity to share their experiences and receive support from others coping with Alzheimer's disease. There is no cost or commitment to attend. You are encouraged to contact the group...
Hispanic Heritage Month Highlights Need for Type O Blood
Hispanic individuals have a special gift to give. As America’s largest growing ethnic group, about 60 percent of Hispanics have type O blood. During Hispanic Heritage Month the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to...
Additional Porter County Blood Drive Scheduled
An additional American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 12 noon until 5 p.m. at Walmart, located at 6087 U.S. Highway 6 in Portage. How to Donate BloodIndividuals who are at least 17 years old (16 with parental...
Join the Movement to End Alzheimer’s Disease: Memory Walk on Saturday, 9/19 at Hidden Lake Park
When asked by Louise Thompson (who is with the Alzheimer's Association) if I would say a couple of things about the memory walk on September 19th at Hidden Lake, I thought I would share my story. My grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimers a couple...
American Red Cross Urges Local Citizens to Join ‘United We Serve’ Initiative
The American Red Cross has many ways volunteers can help their community and be a part of President Barack Obama’s nationwide effort – United We Serve. “We are pleased to participate in United We Serve and thank the President for making this...
Free Special Screening of “Caregivers”
The Alzheimer’s Association will host a special screening of “Caregivers,” one of the documentaries in the HBO series, The Alzheimer’s Project. The screening will include viewing of the film which is approximately one hour in length. ...