Porter Regional Hospital

The term “arthritis” refers to more than 100 different conditions and diseases, according to the Arthritis Foundation, and they all have different symptoms and causes. So how do you know what is causing your joint pain? The truth is, only your...

A new medical oncologist in Valparaiso is focused on providing compassionate care to patients while staying abreast of the latest available treatments. Tareq Braik, M.D., who specializes in oncology and hematology, has devoted his medical career to...

Is that twinge you feel indicative of an injury, or just the sign of a good workout? Whether you’re an athlete, a weekend warrior or someone trying to work fitness into your daily routine, you’ve probably dealt with pain at some point. There’s...

Tracey Knapp has been named Vice President of the La Porte Physician Network and Porter Physician Group – the combined multispecialty medical group in Northwest Indiana encompassing more than 130 providers spanning seven counties. Knapp, who lives...

While there are dozens of professional roles that touch patient care in a hospital, the most intimate and significant is nursing. Every person who has ever had a family member in an acute or critical care situation knows the difference made through...

The theme of this year’s National Hospital Week celebration is The Healing Heart of Healthcare. This is a fitting theme, as hospitals are often at the very heart of communities, contributing to their physical, emotional and financial health. This...

As if fresh veggies or flowers aren’t reason enough, there are plenty of health reasons to have a summer garden. Depending on your weight, you can burn 135 to 200 calories from half an hour of weeding, digging and planting, according to Harvard...

Porter Health Care System’s CareEXPRESS urgent care clinics, ERs, and primary care doctors with Porter Physician Group are turning your bedroom into your own private waiting room, with a convenient online check-in service. InQuicker online check-in...

Porter County is home to some of the area’s most dedicated physicians taking care of our communities. Our doctors have built a strong culture of providing high-quality care, pursuing excellence in their fields, and becoming well-known for...

With so much conflicting advice in magazines and blogs, making the right calorie choices can feel like gazing into a crystal ball. If you’re one of the 30 percent of Americans who resolve to lose weight every year, start by separating...