La Porte Hospital

Since the early days of the 1800s, pioneer physicians have been taking care of community members in La Porte, Indiana. Our town is home to interesting innovations surrounding physicians, including the state’s first medical college – Indiana...

La Porte Hospital and the La Porte County Family YMCA have worked together this year to ensure every child in our community has access to programs that promote health and well-being. Through a generous donation of $2,500, La Porte Hospital has made...

La Porte County’s most popular and largest health event returns in 2017 in a brand new location, at a new time of year, and with a fresh makeover that incorporates input from local fairgoers in the past. Women’s Fair 2017, sponsored by La Porte...

If you could cure cancer, would you? Let’s do one better. Let’s prevent it. Here’s the thing: Almost every patient I’ve diagnosed with colorectal cancer has missed their recommended colonoscopy screening date. Having a colonoscopy screening...

The Mobile Health Unit of La Porte Hospital will be out in the community throughout March to educate on colorectal cancer prevention during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Take-home test kits will be available. Colorectal cancer affects...

When you take medications for heart conditions – such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, clogged arteries or stroke prevention – it’s important to know their purpose and how they interact. A pharmacist is an important part of your...

In celebration of National Heart Month this February, we’d like to introduce you to the team of cardiovascular experts that serves La Porte, Michigan City, Knox, and surrounding communities. From cardiology care in the office, to interventional...

With February as National Heart Month, La Porte Hospital Wellness Outreach and La Porte Physician Network offices – including cardiologists – are offering free blood pressure screenings and education on unique heart topics throughout La Porte and...

One person’s life was saved. Another person did the saving. When you get the two in a room together, the conversation is pretty inspiring. La Porte Hospital Heart Month activities continue with “Ask a Cardiologist,” featuring interventional...

Walking on snow or ice is especially treacherous and wearing proper footwear is essential. A pair of well insulated boots with good rubber treads is a must for walking during or after a winter storm. When walking on an icy or snow-covered walkway,...