Health

From the Summer 2012 StayHealthy publication Today, it doesn't take super powers to see inside a person's body, but it does require some sophisticated technologies, and at Porter these technologies have come together to become the large, well-planned...

Porter Regional Hospital is inviting the community to get a firsthand look inside its new Center for Cardiovascular Medicine during a free community open house from 9 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, Nov. 3. The Center for Cardiovascular Medicine is located...

Buddy the Blood Drop (a.k.a. Paraprofessional Andrea Renner, shown here with a group of 4th graders) was on hand at Pine Elementary School last week, for the kickoff of the school's "Pint Size Heroes" Red Cross blood drive. The drive will be held in...

To help women better protect themselves from crime, Porter Regional Hospital’s Healthy Woman Program will host a free Self-defense Awareness and Familiarization Exchange (S.A.F.E.) class for women 18 years and older from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday,...

No costume? No problem! Join the party anyways! Where: Swanson Gym When: Monday, October 29 Time: 5:30 pm to 6:50 pm Please think of safety when choosing a costume. Items that block your vision, restrict movement or cause trip and slip hazards should...

From the Summer 2012 StayHealthy publication While no one wants to be in the hospital, Porter Regional Hospital has designed its all new, single occupancy rooms to help make you and your loved ones' stay as safe and pleasant as possible. Here are 6...

Purdue University North Central Community Health Nursing students will present an "Above the Influence" health fair for the freshmen and sophomore students of LaPorte High School on Oct. 23. This motivational fair will address issues related to drug...

There are over 200 varieties of fruits and vegetables grown in the U.S. and each variety provides different nutrients for the human body. Produce is loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. This combination of ingredients creates a...

Dr. Ostrowski, a native to Northwest Indiana, has been in private practice in Portage for many years, in addition to the service he provides for many of NorthShore Community Health Centers' Family and Urgent care patients. As a highly respected...

“You’re golden.” That’s what platelet donors hear most every time they help save a life through the American Red Cross. And that’s because these tiny gold-colored cells in blood are constantly needed by hospital patients with...