Woah! Be Careful Out There: How to Walk Safely on Snow and Ice

Woah! Be Careful Out There: How to Walk Safely on Snow and Ice Walking on snow or ice is especially treacherous and wearing proper footwear is essential. A pair of well insulated boots with good rubber treads is a must for walking during or after a winter storm. When walking on an icy or snow-covered walkway,...

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Porter Regional Hospital Associates of the Year Embody Gratitude, Vision, Sense of Ownership, Empathy

Porter Regional Hospital Associates of the Year Embody Gratitude, Vision, Sense of Ownership, Empathy 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...

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A Sentimental Performance at La Porte Hospital’s First Friday in the Chapel

A Sentimental Performance at La Porte Hospital’s First Friday in the Chapel One of the most wonderful things about living here in northwest Indiana is the many and varied ways that local businesses find to connect with and provide enjoyment to the community they serve. The First Friday in the Chapel series is a long-standing...

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Porter Regional Hospital: 5 Ways to Start Your Year the Healthy Way

Porter Regional Hospital: 5 Ways to Start Your Year the Healthy Way 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...

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Local Couple to Create Sentimental Journey at First Friday Performance

Local Couple to Create Sentimental Journey at First Friday Performance Roger and Sue Smith performed for the first time together in the fall of 1952, for the Gideon banquet at the U.S. Slicing Machine Company cafeteria. Now, channeling some of those great memories, the couple will take audience members on a...

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Local Sports Medicine Expert Says 10 Minutes a Day Can Lead to Success

Local Sports Medicine Expert Says 10 Minutes a Day Can Lead to Success As most people prepare to start 2017 with a renewed sense of hope for a healthier life (what’s your resolution?), one simple thing could mean the difference between success and failure: being realistic. “Many people have the misconception that it...

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Porter Regional Hospital: When It’s Not A Heart Attack

Porter Regional Hospital: When It’s Not A Heart Attack 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...

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Porter Regional Hospital: 7 Reasons to Visit Your Primary Care Provider

Porter Regional Hospital: 7 Reasons to Visit Your Primary Care Provider Your primary care provider (PCP) can attend to the majority of your health needs. Routine screenings. Many common health problems (including colon cancer, breast cancer and diabetes) have screenings that can detect the disease at the earliest stage....

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Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar and Flu Focus of December Mobile Health Unit Outings

Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar and Flu Focus of December Mobile Health Unit Outings Wellness outreach professionals with the La Porte Hospital Mobile Health Unit will visit various neighborhoods to provide free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings and education about the importance of preventing flu now that flu season is upon...

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