Nurses Week 2024
Each year, from May 6th-12th, we recognize nurses for their service to the healthcare community and their dedication to improving the lives of their patients. In honor of National Nurses ... Read more
NorthShore News
Step Up Your Diabetic Care
When it comes to managing diabetes, it’s important to pay attention to every aspect of your health, including your feet. Often overlooked, foot care is an essential part of diabetic ... Read more
Americans who have been diagnosed with diabetes has grown a great deal over the last six decades and remains the 7th leading cause of death in the United States. Those ... Read more
Prediabetic Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
The alarming fact is that 96 million American adults have prediabetes. Prediabetes is a serious health condition that puts you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and ... Read more
Staying Safe During Emergency Alert Tests: A Guide for Those in Vulnerable Situations
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 ... Read more
Back to School Health Checklist
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 ... Read more
Spring – And Allergy Season – Is Here!
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 ... Read more
Feed Your Tomorrow With Good Nutrition Today
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 ... Read more
Celebrate Black History
“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, ... Read more
Black History Month: Support Local Black-Owned Businesses
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 ... Read more
Women’s Health Month
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 ... Read more
Get a Jump Start on Back to School
We know how hectic summertime 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 ... Read more
Healthy Happy Easter Tips
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 ... Read more
Women’s History Month: Ruby Hirose
Ruby Hirose, a name often left out of history books. Ruby was the first second-generation Japanese American to graduate from high school in Washington. She would go on to receive ... Read more
Women’s History Month: Matilda Joslyn Gage
Matilda Joslyn Gage was many things. According to history sources, she was “a pioneering suffragist, abolitionist, Native American rights advocate, a humanitarian, and a visionary.” Matilda was born in 1826, ... Read more
Women’s History Month: Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama was born 58 years ago in Illinois. She grew up on the south side of Chicago with a blue-collar family background. The forty-fourth first lady of the United ... Read more
Women’s History Month: Madame Curie
It’s often stated that Marie Curie was curious, from a young age – she seemingly always enjoyed science and research. Years down the road, this would lead to her discovering ... Read more
Good Health Isn’t About Being Lucky
St. Patrick’s Day brings with it visions of four-leaf clovers, green, and the luck o’ the Irish. While we could all use a little extra good fortune and a pot ... Read more
Women’s Health and Wellness
A balanced and nutritious diet is a key part of both men and women’s overall well-being. The basics of eating healthy are the same for all of us. Women, however, ... Read more
Black History Month Spotlight: Dr. Daniel Hale Williams
Daniel Hale Williams was among the first doctors in the United States to successfully perform open heart surgery! Not only was he a pioneer of medicine, and a skilled surgeon ... Read more
Black History Month Spotlight: Dr. Mae Jemison
Dr. Mae Jemison has accomplished many things in her life. During her early school years on the South Side of Chicago, she discovered her love of science. This would lead ... Read more
Black History Month Spotlight: Henrietta Lacks
Henrietta Lacks – a name you may not have seen in most of our history books. But, you should have. Henrietta Lacks Henrietta spent her most formative years living in a ... Read more
Black History Month Spotlight: Mary Eliza Mahoney
February has been celebrated as Black History Month since President Gerald Ford called upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in ... Read more
NorthShore is Joining the Y
NorthShore Health Centers is joining forces with the Portage Township YMCA and Duneland Family YMCA to address critical health and wellness needs and provide the community with solutions to achieving ... Read more
New Year. New Health Goals.
With every year and the promise of a fresh start, we make resolutions. The top five New Year’s resolutions for last year, according to Statista, are: getting more exercise, losing ... Read more
Safe Toy and Gift Giving
Once again, the holiday season is upon us! But before we get lost in the never-ending hustle and bustle, let’s take a few minutes to make sure that we are ... Read more
Celebrate the Me in We.
Every year, the color pink takes over the month of October. Research indicates pink makes people feel accepted and nurtured, which may be why we associate that color with femininity. ... Read more
Dental Tips for a Sweet Halloween
Halloween is almost here. This also means you’re likely to be encountering a whole lot more candy (and a lot more little “please! One more piece!” comments from the little ... Read more
Happy National Health Centers Week
Every year, the second week in August is National Health Center Week. This year’s theme was “The Chemistry for Strong Communities.” We know we have the right makeup here at ... Read more
Our La Porte Clinic is Moving.
We’re moving! We’re excited to be expanding our La Porte clinic to offer more services and space for our patients. Our medical and substance abuse departments will be in our ... Read more
Now Open Inside Stracks!
Our newest location opened on Monday, August 9, 2021! We have partnered with Strack and Van Til to bring convenient clinics to three cities in Northwest Indiana: Schererville, Crown Point, ... Read more
Back to School is Back!
There are 101 total tips here to help make back to school even easier. And we can help with #1. Make sure you take advantage of our back-to-school physical special. ... Read more
Celebrating Juneteenth
Juneteenth is now a National Holiday. Learn more about the history here.
NorthShore 2021 Awards
NorthShore received awards for their pediatric care, pharmacy, and urgent care from the Best of the Region and Neighbor's Choice Awards.
Cancer Survivor Month
June is Cancer Survivor Month. According to The American Cancer Society there will be an estimated 1,898,160 cases of cancer in the U.S. during 2021. With a projected statistic of ... Read more
Medical Professionals Who Have Impacted the LGBTQ Community
Annesa Flentje, PhD Annesa Flentje is an associate professor at the UCSF School of Nursing. Her focus as a clinical psychologist is to reduce health disparities within ... Read more
Open Interviews for Custodial and Clinical Positions
NorthShore is hiring for custodial and clinical positions. We are hosting open interviews on June 9th and 10th. Click here for more information on our open positions.
June is Men’s Health Month
June is Men's Health Month. Did you know that men make up 1/2 the amount of preventative care visits than women do? Click here to learn more.
NorthShore is Hiring Medical Assistants – $1,500 Starting Bonus
We're hiring! NorthShore is looking for Medical Assistants to join our team. We are offering a $1,500 starting bonus. Click here to learn more.
Sun Screen Safety
We all know using sun screen is important, but are you using it correctly? Read these tips from the ADA to help keep you safe in the sun.
Open Interview for Dental Assistants
Join us for open interviews for our Dental Assistant Position on Wednesday, April 28th from 8am-12pm at our Portage location. Click here to read more about the position.
Moment of Laughter Day
April 14th is Moment of Laughter Day. Read more about how laughter is beneficial to your health here.
Open Interviews for Front Desk and Scheduling
NorthShore is hosting open interviews for front desk, scheduling, and nursing positions. Join us for open interviews or apply online.
Mask Requirement
We care about the safety of our staff and patients. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to follow the most recent Indiana mask guidelines, masks are required in all NorthShore locations.
Every Kid Healthy Week
Every Kid Healthy Week April 26-April 30 According to actionforhealthykids.org, Every Kid Healthy Week is celebrated each year to celebrate the achievement of school health and wellness. This observance takes ... Read more
Frozen Foods: Myth or Fact?
Click here to read about some common frozen food misconceptions and to learn the myths and facts of buying frozen meals.
Influential Women in Healthcare
Throughout history, women have made an incredible impact on many facets of society. We wanted to highlight some of the most influential women in healthcare.
2020 Living the Mission Recap
View our 2020 Living the Mission nominees. Employees are nominated for going above and beyond.
NorthShore Welcomes Dr. Kassar
Read the Portage Life article about our new Endocrinologist, Dr. Kassar, here.
8 Ways We Are Protecting You
Learn about how we are protecting you during this unprecedented time.
NorthShore Breaks Ground on New Portage Clinic
On September 10th, NorthShore held a groundbreaking ceremony for our new Portage Clinic. The clinic will be on Willowcreek Rd just south of US 6 on the east side of ... Read more
$20 Flu Shot
Get the shot, not the flu! NorthShore is offering $20 flu shots at all locations. This promotion is open to the public, and no appointment is necessary. Payment options include ... Read more
Now Accepting New Patients for Telepsychiatry
What is Telepsychiatry? Telepsychiatry is a private and secure video meeting system. Similar to how Facetime or Skype works, patients will be able to interact with their psychiatrist through a ... Read more