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Dental tips for a sweet halloween.

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

Love & Your Health: How Healthy Relationships Support Your Heart

February is Heart Month, and while we often focus on diet and exercise, there is another powerful influence on heart health that is sometimes overlooked: our relationships. Healthy relationships do ... Read more
Support for quitting smoking at NorthShore Health Centers for better health.

Your Quit Journey Starts Today

Every year, the Great American Smokeout encourages people across the country to take an important step toward a healthier life by quitting smoking, even if it is just for one ... Read more
Wearable glucose monitor on arm for diabetes management.

Your Guide to Diabetes Prevention and Care

Diabetes affects millions of people in the U.S., but with the right care and lifestyle habits, it can be managed and often prevented. This Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re focusing on ... Read more

NorthShore’s 30th Anniversary Gala

Purchase Tickets Now Become a Sponsor Your sponsorship helps ensure that NorthShore can continue providing quality, accessible healthcare for families across Northwest Indiana. Sponsorships include recognition at the event and ... Read more
Pink ribbon and health screening promoting breast cancer awareness and early detection.

Surprising Facts About Breast Cancer You Should Know

Every October, we hear the reminder: “Get your mammogram.” It’s important advice and not something to ignore. Awareness is about more than just a reminder. Let’s talk about a few ... Read more
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Diabetic Care

Managing diabetes takes a team approach. Medical professionals on your care team will work with you to develop a treatment plan to manage your condition, to help prevent or lower ... Read more
Kick the habit.

Kick the Habit: Tips for Quitting Smoking for Good

Every year, on the third Thursday of November, the Great American Smokeout encourages people to quit smoking, even if it’s just for a day. If you’ve been thinking about quitting, ... Read more

Absorbing Tunes – Learn Why Music Is Good for You!

Listening to music isn’t just enjoyable, it’s good for you, too! Music can help relieve stress by lowering cortisol and increasing oxytocin levels. Some research suggests that music can even ... Read more

Absorbing Tunes – How Music Improves Our Health

Listening to music isn’t just enjoyable, it’s good for you, too! Music can help relieve stress by lowering cortisol and increase oxytocin levels. Some research suggests that music can even ... Read more

Absorbing Tunes – How Music Improves Our Health

 Listening to music isn’t just enjoyable, it’s good for you, too! Music can help relieve stress by lowering cortisol and increase oxytocin levels. Some research suggests that music can even ... Read more
Lisa Varnado, FNP. Family Nurse Practitioner. Specialty: Family Practice

Lisa Varnado, FNP

Lisa knew from a young age that she wanted to be in a field that allowed her to care for others. She pursued her Master of Science in Nursing and ... Read more

Absorbing Tunes – Learn Why Music Is Good For You!

Listening to music isn’t just enjoyable, it’s good for you, too! Music can help relieve stress by lowering cortisol and increase oxytocin levels. Some research suggests that music can even ... Read more

Absorbing Tunes – Learn Why Music Is Good For You!

Listening to music isn’t just enjoyable, it’s good for you, too! Music can help relieve stress by lowering cortisol and increase oxytocin levels. Some research suggests that music can even ... Read more

Absorbing Tunes – Learn Why Music Is Good For You!

Listening to music isn’t just enjoyable, it’s good for you, too! Music can help relieve stress by lowering cortisol and increase oxytocin levels. Some research suggests that music can even ... Read more

Jillian Mlinarcik-Jackson, DC

Dr. Jillian Mlinarcik-Jackson’s relationship with chiropractic began when she started struggling with chronic migraines as a teenager. She was amazed at the difference chiropractic medicine made in the treatment of ... Read more
Not all fur games and games

Not All Fur & Games

It’s Not All Fur & Games…It’s Also Health Benefits It’s no secret people love their animals. There are entire industries dedicated to helping showcase if we’re a “dog mom,” a ... Read more
Two gardening tools in the garden.

Gardening for Good Health!

Gardening Isn’t Just For Green Thumbs Spring is here and so is the ability to get outdoors and enjoy being in nature a bit more. We know being outside can ... Read more
A group of smiling business people in an office.

Wellness Works

Wellness Works The Wellness Works Program helps organizations lower healthcare costs for both employees and employers. Through the company’s existing insurance plan, employees can access additional cost-saving benefits when using ... Read more

Administration and Board Members

Committed to Care The Heart of NorthShore Strong leadership drives our mission at NorthShore. Our dedicated administration and board members guide our organization with expertise, vision, and a commitment to ... Read more
A woman's bare feet on a white tile floor.

Podiatry

Podiatry NorthShore Health Centers now offers Podiatry services allowing our patients to be treated for foot and ankle disease, deformity or fracture. Our Podiatrists, located in Portage, Chesterton, Hammond, Merrillville and LaPorte have over 125 years combined ... Read more
A doctor examining an older man's shoulder.

Posture

Correct Posture with Chiropractic Care Do you suffer from chronic shoulder or back problems? Shoulder and back pain originally begin with stress put on the spine which causes vertebral subluxations ... Read more
A man is getting a back massage from a doctor.

Sciatica

Sciatica is an inflammation of the sciatic nerve Do you suffer from pain, numbness, or tingling that travels down your leg and even into your foot? Most likely, this is ... Read more
A couple holding a baby bump.

Centering Pregnancy

How It Works Centering group prenatal care follows the recommended schedule of 10 prenatal visits, but each visit is 90 minutes to two hours long – giving women 10x more ... Read more
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Panic Attacks

Panic Disorder Treatment Services Do you sometimes have sudden attacks of anxiety and overwhelming fear that last for several minutes? Maybe your heart pounds, you sweat, and you feel like ... Read more
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Physical & Wellness Exams

Physical & Wellness Exams at NorthShore An annual physical or wellness exam is a preventative visit that allows your provider to check your overall health and intervene before any major ... Read more

Michael A. Villanueva, DC

Since he was a young boy, growing up in Merrillville, Dr. Villanueva always knew he wanted to be a healer. He chose Chiropractic due to its holistic approach to health ... Read more

Sara Berry, MSN, APRN, NP-C

Sara has always loved nursing as it has allowed her to provide care and compassion to those who need it during times of physical, mental, or emotional distress. She became ... Read more
Back to school health checklist.

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
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Dedications

Sterling Creek Board Room Dan Roszkowski Dan Roszkowski served on the NorthShore Health Centers Board of Directors for 16 years, holding various leadership roles including President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, and ... Read more

FAQs

Welcome to Northshore Health Centers’ FAQ page, where we address common questions to enhance your understanding of our services. Whether you’re seeking information about our medical offerings, appointment scheduling, insurance ... Read more
Foods to eat for good nutrition.

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
Diabetic dinner fruits & vegetables hosted at the Portage NorthShore Health Center. There is a bowl of fruit in the bottom left corner of the flyer.

Diabetic Diner: Fruits & Vegetables

This month’s diner focuses on fruits and veggies as an important part of a healthy diet. We’ll discuss why it is important to get enough fiber, vitamins, and nutrients in ... Read more

Trunk or Treat

Trick or treating from car trunks decorated in the spirit of Halloween.
Trunk or treat at the Portage and Lake Station NorthShore Centers

Trunk or Treat

Trick or treating from car trunks decorated in the spirit of Halloween.
Happy Easter from NorthShore

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
The cover of the book, 'intelligent women in history'.

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 it's about being prepared.

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
Daniel Hale Williams - African American Medical Pioneer

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
Hernii\etta Lacks - African American medical pioneer.

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
Safe toys for the holidays.

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
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2020 Living the Mission Recap

View our 2020 Living the Mission nominees. Employees are nominated for going above and beyond.
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NorthShore Health Centers Provide Candy and Resources at 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat

A rainy day wouldn’t stop the Halloween fun at NorthShore Health Centers’ 2nd annual Halloween Trunk or Treat bash on Tuesday evening. The event saw over 350 families from all ... Read more
A couple and their daughter wearing Batman masks.

NorthShore Hosts 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat

With Halloween just a day away, monsters, heroes, and princesses of all kinds descended upon Lake Station for NorthShore Health Center’s Annual Trunk or Treat festivities. Costumed kids and families ... Read more