Articles Posted August 2011
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Self defense for women
A hands-on self-defense course for women will be taught from 6-10 p.m. on Sept. 18, 25 or Oct. 2 at the Portage Township YMCA by active police officers. Griffin Tactical is producing the class. Participants…
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Porter Health presents ‘The Stroke Stops Here’
To increase awareness of stroke prevention, Porter Health System will present “The Stroke Stops Here” by Neurologist and Stroke Specialist Virgil DiBiase, MD, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18, at Porter’s Rehabilitation Campus, 1401…
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Immunization awareness month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, created to raise awareness about vaccines and their benefits. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has created a recommended schedule for immunizations according to age: Childhood Schedule…
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Eye exams promote good eye care
Eye exams promote good eye health Healthy eyes mean more than good vision. An eye exam can often detect serious health issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes and even some tumors. Good vision is…
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Hearing workshop scheduled at Banta
On Friday, Aug. 26th, Village Park Enrichment Center at Banta will have a free workshop,“You Should Hear What You’re Missing.” Audiologist Diana Somers will explain how even slight hearing loss can effect quality of life.…
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Rittenhouse Blood Drive
On Tuesday, Aug. 23, from 9-11:30 a.m., the American Red Cross will be conducting a blood drive at the Rittenhouse in Valparaiso. Also on that day will be a free community bingo, for those 55…
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“Healthy, Happy & Wise”
by Cynthia Smith At a time when we are feeling uncertain of ourselves or unbalanced, we may need to seek an inner perspective. We have all had times when we may regret having said or…
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If you’re violating the law, stay out of Portage
Portage Police Chief Mark Becker told of several procedures that the department has implemented to help keep crime down in the city of Portage as he spoke to the Portage Exchange Club at its Aug.…
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New Indiana Laws
A new Indiana law effective July 1 bans synthetic marijuana products and also covers what appears to be the latest fad in synthetic stimulants – certain kinds of so-called bath salts that are potentially dangerous…
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Special needs child truly needs a ‘buddy’
by Daniel Moran This is an article that needs to be written. It is about a 13-year-old kid. Hey, don’t leave yet! This kid needs you. This family, or what is left of it, needs…
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