We are almost to the end of another great year! 2013 will soon reach an end, and now is the time to look back upon all that has happened throughout two-o-thirteen.
Here at PortageLife.com, we’ve shared many stories of the year in our Health section, from others achieving their fitness goals to new, innovative practices offered by our healthcare community.
Check out some of the top articles from across PortageLife’s Health Section for 2013!
PHS Girls Basketball Coach Loses 107 Pounds
PHS Head Girls Basketball coach made a conscious decision to change his eating habits and overall health, and has lost 107 pounds in the past year, leading him to become a role model for his daughter and his team.
Surviving and Thriving as a Working Mother
Working mothers heard from a life coach on how to successfully balance being a mom and being a fulltime employee for a healthy life.
NorthShore Throws a Baby Shower for Expectant Moms
Expectant mothers need continual care, both physical and emotional, and NorthShore Health Centers strives to offer a well-rounded experience through their Prenatal Care Coordination Program.
Kids Learn Healthy Habits with the YMCA
The Portage Township YMCA and St. Mary Medical Center pulled off the nation's largest health day for children and families without a hitch.
Portage Senior Honored with Most Vital Award
At the annual Portage Senior Health Fair, a luncheon was held to honor the Most Vital Senior in the Portage community.
Rittenhouse Seniors Celebrate Video Game Day with Bowling Tournament
Rittenhouse Senior Living of Portage used video games to encourage their residents to stay active on Video Game Day.
National Assisted Living Week Ends with a Red Carpet Event
National Assisted Living Week was brought to a close with a special banquet, honoring the community at Rittenhouse.
Portage YMCA Rocked Women’s Health Week
During National Women's Health Week, the Portage YMCA held activities, classes, and free screenings to help encourage wellness.
St. Mary Medical Center Puts the Care in "Health Care"
We sat down with the CEO of St. Mary Medical Center, Janice Ryba, to talk about the great things happening within the health system!
Chef Teaches How to Grill Healthy
Chef Ryan from St. Mary’s Medical Center gave his annual seminar on how you can use the grill to produce healthy yet tasteful dishes.