Porter Regional Hospital

Hip and knee pain can be debilitating, and when it gets to the point that non-surgical care won’t work, it could be time to consider having a joint replacement. Many people put it off and suffer through unnecessary pain for too long. And, it keeps...

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, so there’s no better time to get the facts on how to prevent or detect it early. Colorectal cancer affects men and women of all racial and ethnic groups, and is most often found in people aged 50 years or...

A: “First, let’s discuss what coronary artery disease is,” said Cardiologist Akram Kholoki, M.D., FACC. Dr. Kholoki explained that coronary artery disease (CAD) is the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries as a result of a buildup of...

Written By Cardiologist Maya Kommineni, M.D. The simple fact is that women ARE different than men and the same applies when it comes to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Compared to men, women may experience different symptoms of...

About 100 newborns at Porter Regional Hospital will receive beautiful hand-made reds hats this month thanks to talented knitters and crochet artists in our community, and the American Heart Association (AHA) Little Hats Big Hearts program. Throughout...

Two area heart doctors on staff with Porter Health Care System are inviting the public to embrace Heart Month in February by learning about two common but dangerous types of heart disease, and how they are treated. If simple tasks are making you...

Most women know they should eat a healthy diet and commit to exercise to prevent heart disease — but many don’t realize just how big a threat heart disease is to their health. Heart disease claims the lives of more women than men every year,...

The winners of Porter Regional Hospital’s associate of the year awards embody specific qualities that truly connect them to patients and fellow associates. Three new winners for Clinical Manager of the Year, Non-Clinical Manger of the Year, and...

If your New Year’s resolution involved getting healthy in 2017, it can be hard to know where to start. Try these tips to get on the right track. Schedule your annual wellness exam. An annual wellness exam gives you an opportunity to catch health...

Your heart has two systems, vascular and electric. The vascular system is made of veins that carry blood into the heart and arteries that carry blood from the heart to cells throughout your body. The electrical system stimulates the heart muscle to...