Don't make shoveling a marathon event

CROWN POINT | The day after a snow storm means grabbing a shovel or pulling out the snow blower for many residents. The American Heart Association warns that for most people, shoveling snow may not lead to health problems, however, the risk of a heart attack during snow shoveling increases f…

Stroke survivors find footing with ancient Chinese martial art

According to the American Heart Association, the prevalence of stroke among older adults is higher in women than men.

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Harvest Day is healthy choice

American Heart Association Teaching Garden sponsor Carolyn Ribordy, center and son Scott Ribordy mingle with Kenwood Elementary School students as they learn the importance of eating vegetables during a recent Harvest Day program at the Hammond school.

Hospital helps students learn about good nutrition

Hobart Mayor Brian Snedecor, center, helps students harvest fruits and vegetables from the Teaching Garden during Harvest Day at Liberty Elementary School.

Hospital helps students learn about good nutrition

Principal Debbie Misecko, from left, School City of Hobart Superintendent Dr. Peggy Buffington, Dr. Felix R. Gozo, and St. Mary Medical Center CEO Janice Ryba kick off Harvest Day with Liberty Elementary School students.

Hospital helps students learn about good nutrition

Liberty Elementary School teachers provide cooking demonstrations for the students, using vegetables grown in the school's Teaching Garden, on Harvest Day. All students were able to sample the foods demonstrated, and recipes were sent home with students so they could try them with their families.

American Heart Association Porter County Heart Walk set for Sept. 29

CHESTERTON | The American Heart Association will host a heart Walk in Porter County on Saturday, September 29 from 9-11 a.m. at Coffee Creek Center.

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Liberty Elementary to host Teaching Garden Harvest Day

HOBART | Liberty Elementary School in Hobart will host a Harvest Day event for its American Heart Association Teaching Garden on Tuesday, Sept. 11th beginning at 9:30 a.m.

American Heart Association

AHA Teaching Garden at George S. Patton Elementary in Riverdale, IL sponsored by ArcelorMittal.

American Heart Association Teaching Gardens sprout in NWI this spring

HOBART | Five elementary schools in the Northwest Indiana region will plant and cultivate American Heart Association Teaching Gardens this spring to help children understand the importance of healthy eating habits.

ArcelorMittal to celebrate National Walking Day

BURNS HARBOR | National Walking Day, a nationwide call to action for Americans to adopt a healthy lifestyle, takes place on Wednesday and ArcelorMittal is promoting the day among its employees at four facilities in the region through "Walk Around The Block" events.

Madhu Ranade

ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor VP and GM Madhu Ranade, who will lead his employees in the Walk Around The Block on Wednesday.

ArcelorMittal enhances commitment to healthier communities

EAST CHICAGO | ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steel and mining company, is providing significant support for the American Heart Association's new My Heart. My Life. healthy behavior platform.

CPR Training comes to Crown Point Schools

CROWN POINT | Approximately 1,050 middle school students in Crown Point will receive CPR training within the next four months thanks to generous local donations.

Poster contest has heart

Winners of the Red Out Poster Contest at Clark Midsdle School are, from left, fifth-grader Cherylynn Gholson, sixth-grader Jared Turngren, seventh-grader Emily Lisac and eighth-grader Nathan Pratl.

Valpo Goes Red takes place Feb. 1

Maggie Wilderotter, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Frontier Communications will be the keynote speaker at this year's Valpo Goes Red event.

Lake County Heart Walk takes place this Saturday

CROWN POINT | The American Heart Association's 2011 Lake County Heart Walk takes place this Saturday, September 17 at 9 a.m. at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point.

NW Indiana Heart of Gold Gala tonight

CROWN POINT | The NW Indiana Heart of Gold Gala event at the Radisson Hotel Star Plaza event Saturday, April 16 is intended to raise funds for life-raising research and education programs for heart disease and stroke, Indiana's no. 1 and no. 3 killers.

INSIGHT: Blizzzard causes rescheduling of Crown Point's Go Red Luncheon

Last year’s Crown Point Goes Red Chairwoman Katie Uran is joined by Christian Hanna, last year’s Valpo Goes Red Chairwoman. This year's Crown Point Goes Red Luncheon has been rescheduled for Feb. 24 due to last week's blizzard.

CPR instructors course slated at Portage Fire Dept. on June 4

The course is for those who already hold a current BLS certification.

Portage fire station will host CPR training renewal class

All participants must have been previously certified in a health care provider course.

Cool celebration

Students and families raised a total of $3,488 for the American Heart Association. That included $3,183 raised by 63 students who participate in the Jump Rope for Heart.

Portage parks employees get lifesaving training

Assistant Portage Fire Chief Joe Calhoun conducted the six-hour course that included lecture, videotape and hands-on training.

Nativity students leaping for charity

The "Jump for Heart" is a 25-year-old tradition at Nativity of Our Savior School, and Lisa Hargarten, a physical education teacher and coordinator of the event, says her students have been looking forward to it since Christmas.