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Porter Regional Hospital, which opened August 25, 2012, recently won two construction project awards. They include: Porter's contractor, Robins & Morton, recently won the Associated Builders and Contractors Award of Excellence. This award honors...

I know all of you are aware of influenza infections this winter, and I hope by now you have gotten a flu shot or nasal spray if not medically contraindicated. I don’t want to be an alarmist, but you need to know there is more than influenza...

Porter Regional Hospital will present the following free community wellness programs in March: Varicose Veins: Are They Serious? Visible, bulging veins, called varicose veins, are often associated with symptoms such as tired, heavy, or aching limbs....

Porter Regional Hospital recently achieved a two Green Globes rating by the Green Building Initiative for sustainable design. The Green Building Initiative is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to accelerate the adoption of building practices...

St. Mary Medical Center announces the appointment of Ana B. Guzman, RN, BSN, Breast Cancer Navigator, to their Women’s Diagnostic Center in Hobart and Valparaiso. Guzman is responsible for guiding patients through the entire range of breast health...

Blood donors are Everyday Heroes who help save lives. During Red Cross Month, the American Red Cross recognizes these lifesavers, thanks them for their generosity and encourages others to join their ranks. “Red Cross Month is an ideal time for...

Dr. Hess graduated as Salutatorian of her class at Grand Canyon University. She was Summa cum Laude and top female graduate at the University of Missouri. She loves animals and currently has six dogs, one cat, a cockatoo and a ruby macaw. When she is...

Hospital employs on-demand, online video interpretation service for patients Language is no barrier for patients seeking care at Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Michigan City, officials say. The hospital recently employed services of the nationally...

For more than 35 years, the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days® program has been making a difference in the fight against cancer and providing hope for those facing the disease. Although Daffodil Days involves offering daffodils to donors every...

From the Winter 2013 StayHealthy publication You CAN make a difference in your own heart health by managing the risk factors within your control. Internal Medicine Physician Crystal Tuncay, DO, suggested the following to help you reduce your risk for...