Q: How does Coronary Artery Disease develop? 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...

This is the first year that Gary Atherton, Director of Porter Regional Hospital’s Emergency Medical Services Department, did not coordinate his annual EMS Week Breakfast Banquet. It was always a day he dedicated to recognizing the merits of his...

You CAN make a difference in your own heart health by managing the risk factors within your control. Consider the following eight ways you can reduce your risk for heart disease. 1. Maintain a Healthy Weight Simply being overweight – without any...

Porter Health Care System is mindful of the health and well-being of anyone who walks through its doors. Preventative medicine is something that Porter and many of the resident physicians practice, as they know that it’s the steps we take now for...

Porter Health Care System has named Kristen Weinman as Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation. A native of Northwest Indiana, Kristen began working for Porter in 2004 and played a role in the opening of the Inpatient Rehabilitation unit in 2008. She...

You likely know someone who uses a fitness tracker to monitor wellness benchmarks, such as heart rate and activity level. But do these gadgets really lead to healthier lifestyles? From Apple Watch to Fitbit, wearable tech—the umbrella term for...

When you think about your town and your community, what is it that you love about it? That was the question posed to elementary school children throughout the Duneland, Portage and Valparaiso school systems by Porter Health Care System in an engaging...

Porter Regional Hospital announced that it is the first hospital in northern Indiana approved to implant the WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Implant. The new implant offers patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) an...

Q: How do women’s heart attack symptoms differ from men? A: “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,” said Cardiologist Maya Kommineni,...

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana has designated Porter Regional Hospital’s Center for Cardiovascular Medicine as a Blue Distinction® Center+ in the Blue Distinction Centers for Cardiac Care program, part of the Blue Distinction...