Clearing began on the104 acres at the northwest corner of U.S. 6 and Ind. 49 that will be home to Porter Health System’s $210 million health facility. Over the next several years the unincorporated Liberty Township site will be transformed into a 430,000 sq. ft. hospital offering a full range of medical and surgical services. Read More | Comments

by Neal F. Litherland
As the baby boomer generation ages, the senior citizen portion of the population is rising to new levels. Read More | Comments

Seniors at higher risk
The rate of new cases of diagnosed diabetes rose by more than 90 percent among adults over the last 10 years, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Seniors are at added risk as approximately 18.3 percent of Americans age 60 and older have diabetes. Read More | Comments

by Barbara DesChamps
Cruise lines advertise: Unpack only once! You may figure this is your chance to out-do Imelda Marcos because your fellow passengers will be seeing you every day and some formal attire may be necessary, but wait! Read More | Comments

You are not helpless when it comes to preventing skin cancer. There are things that you can do to prevent it or recognize it as early as you can. Read More | Comments

Educational WorkshopNorthwest Indiana Community Action is funding a lunchtime workshop titled “Save Time & Money: Preventative Home Maintenance” at the Village Park Enrichment Center at Banta, 605 Beech St., Valparaiso. Read More | Comments

Local musicians are hosting an evening of outdoor music at Taltree Arboretum & Gardens in Valparaiso to benefit Walk for Lupus Now Northwest Indiana on July 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter. Read More | Comments

The Valparaiso Rotary Club presented its Four Way Test Award to member Damien Gabis, founder of Taltree Arboretum, for “living the Rotary Four Way Test and the Rotary motto ‘Service Above Self’,” at its annual meeting held June 30. Read More | Comments

In collaboration with Porter County Aging and Community Services and with funding from Porter Health, Taltree will offer a very special monthly art program through the third Tuesday of each month through October. Read More | Comments

Q: Do men have to worry about their bone health after age 50, or is it only women? Read More | Comments