Porter Regional Hospital

The volunteers at Porter Health Care System recently enjoyed a celebratory luncheon at Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton during National Volunteer Appreciation Week. During the luncheon, CEO Steve Lunn thanked the nearly 140 volunteers who...

Porter Physician Group’s Ear, Nose, Throat & Sinus Center recently opened a new location at Portage Hospital, 3630 Willowcreek Road. “We’re excited to expand our reach and ultimately help even more people in Northwest Indiana,” explains...

Spring has sprung and with it has come an increase in pollen levels that lead to some of the most serious seasonal allergies. Creating an allergen-free zone at home can help keep symptoms to a minimum. A runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes and a tickle...

Porter Health Care System has named Linda Steinhilber, RN, as the hospital’s new Director of the Medical Surgical Departments. Steinhilber comes to Porter with more than 18 years in nursing leadership within Northwest Indiana and Texas. She also...

By focusing on quality care for our patients, and by always striving to do what’s right, Porter has earned “Top Performer” recognition for the second year in a row. The Joint Commission, which supports National Patient Safety goals, named...

Depression isn’t new among pregnant women, but antidepressants may not provide the answer they’re seeking. Pregnancy and depression can go hand-in-hand—13 percent of women develop this mood disorder pre- and postpartum—according to the U.S....

Kathy Lewis is alive today because someone signed their driver’s license as an organ donor. Nine years ago she received a kidney transplant and shares her story with others to help raise awareness about the countless lives affected by transplant...

Michael Triem survives severe hypothermia after kayak accident It was the Saturday before Easter 2015 when Michael Triem, 44, and son Derrik, 17, decided to go for a quick adventure in their kayaks. No strangers to kayaking, they headed to the shores...

During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Porter Health Care System will present “Five Things You Need to Know About Your Colon” at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 31 in the Community Room at Porter Regional Hospital, 85 East U.S. Highway 6 in Valparaiso....

Proper attention can help heal strains, sprains and pulled muscles that occur as you participate in your favorite athletic activities. From childhood, athletes are often told to shake off pain and push through for the sake of the game. As a result,...