In today’s society, technology plays a significant role in our lives, including during emergencies. On October 4th at 1:00pm CST, a national emergency alert test will take place to ensure the effectiveness of our nation’s mass communication systems. Cellular devices,...

    In an effort to pack in as much fun as possible during summer break, bedtimes are pushed back for a lot of school-age children. It’s essential, however, that children are reintroduced to their normal bedtime routine before the new school year starts....

Are you suffering from seasonal allergies? Are you WONDERING if you have seasonal allergies or if it could be a virus like the cold, flu, or COVID-19? While it is tricky to tell, sometimes, there are key differences. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and...

The benefits of good nutrition are not only important, but also life-long.   The advantages of good nutrition, starting as a child are important to support brain development and healthy growth as well as helping with immunity boosting and keeping skin, teeth, and eyes...

“In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute.” —Thurgood Marshall Last year, Black Americans accounted for more than 13% of of the U.S. population, which means there are over 45 million different lived experiences across the...

Every February, we celebrate Black History Month and reflect on the accomplishments, legacies, and contributions of Black Americans. Black History Month is a great time to support Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. Use your spending power to support these...

May is Women’s Health Month. We want to help you get and stay healthy – and that starts with you taking control of your health and wellness! According to the Office on Women’s Health, the guidelines for healthy living by age have the same basic foundation: eat...

We know how hectic summer time can be. There are memories to be made, sports to travel to, and we also have to figure out how to schedule in leisure time – right? That’s why NorthShore wants to help you get a Jump Start on Back to School. For the month of May, we will...

Easter baskets can make us think of plastic grass – that gets everywhere – and the smell of sugar in the way of jelly beans. If you’re looking for healthier options for your favorite little one’s basket for the coming holiday, we’ve put together a few ideas for you....

Ruby Hirose, a name often left out of history books. Ruby was the first second generation Japanese American to graduate from her high school in Washington. She would go on to receive both her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Pharmacology from the University of...