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La Porte Hospital opening registration for National Diabetes Prevention Program

La Porte Hospital opening registration for National Diabetes Prevention Program La Porte, IN - La Porte Hospital announced it is opening registration for its third Diabetes Prevention Program. The program, developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), was offered for the first time by La Porte Hospital last...

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Take control of your health with La Porte Hospital’s new comprehensive diabetes program in Michigan City

Take control of your health with La Porte Hospital’s new comprehensive diabetes program in Michigan City Clarise Largen above is a certified diabetes educator for La Porte Hospital. Expanding their network of community health providers, La Porte Hospital now offers diabetes education and medical nutrition therapy in Michigan City, in addition to their...

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Porter Health Care System broadens care network with primary care office and urgent care in Hobart

Porter Health Care System broadens care network with primary care office and urgent care in Hobart Since opening its doors in September, Porter Physician Group’s Primary Care office and CareEXPRESS Urgent Care have seen a steady stream of patients, day in and day out. On Thursday, the Hobart Chamber of Commerce, City of Hobart officials, and...

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NorthShore Health Centers celebrates grand opening of Janice E. Wilson Health Center in Portage

NorthShore Health Centers celebrates grand opening of Janice E. Wilson Health Center in Portage With the grand opening of the Janice E. Wilson Health Center on Wednesday, NorthShore Health Centers marked the beginning of a new chapter more than 20 years in the making. The new three-story facility features 63 exam rooms, seven dental...

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Methodist Hospitals Blesses new Heart Rhythm Lab at Southlake Campus

Methodist Hospitals Blesses new Heart Rhythm Lab at Southlake Campus On Thursday morning, Methodist Hospitals blessed and held an open house for their new Heart Rhythm Lab (electrophysiology lab). The state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to diagnosing and treating various heart rhythm disorders. The lab is not...

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Holy Name Church’s Baby Bottle Ministry helps expectant mother

Holy Name Church’s Baby Bottle Ministry helps expectant mother CROWN POINT | Spare change from parishioners at Holy Name Catholic Church added up to a valuable donation to help expectant mothers in need at the Prenatal Assistance program at the Franciscan Health St. Clare Health Clinic in Crown Point. A check in...

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Heart recipient, donor family, reunited during Gift of Hope Honor Walk at Methodist Hospitals Northlake Campus

Heart recipient, donor family, reunited during Gift of Hope Honor Walk at Methodist Hospitals Northlake Campus “This is an opportunity to rewrite tragic stories.” These words continuously rang out during the Gift of Hope Honor Walk at Methodist Hospitals Northlake Campus. Honor Walks are typically held on the day the organ donation takes place, before a...

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Oncologist joins Franciscan Physician Network in Crown Point

Oncologist joins Franciscan Physician Network in Crown Point Franciscan Physician Network Oncology and Hematology Center Crown Point has welcomed Dr. Wajihuddin Syed, MD, to its staff. Dr. Syed received his training at Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad, India. He did his residency and his fellowship in...

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La Porte Hospital nurse named Indiana Diabetes Educator of the Year

La Porte Hospital nurse named Indiana Diabetes Educator of the Year The Indiana Coordinating Body of the American Diabetes Association has named La Porte Hospital nurse, Rose Flinchum, R.N. its Diabetes Educator of the Year for 2019.  Rose is a Certified Diabetes Educator and is Board Certified in Advanced...

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Laser therapy helps pets with pain live a better life, recover faster

Laser therapy helps pets with pain live a better life, recover faster Pets who visit McAfee Animal Hospital (MAH) have access to state-of-the-art technology that is more effectively helping them live a better quality of life and recover faster without medications or surgery. It’s laser therapy for animals, and it’s...

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