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Valparaiso, IN – Porter Regional Hospital has implemented temporary visitor restrictions to help prevent the spread of illness to patients and employees. This added layer of protection is needed to reduce the risk to our patients and staff due to a rapid increase of influenza cases in our community and surrounding areas. The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) had described influenza-like illnesses as being widespread in the state. The temporary visitor restrictions at Porter Regional Hospital are... ... Read More
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La Porte, IN – Whether you want to tone, de-stress, or get your heart pumping, a variety of classes are available at The Crossing, 1203 Washington St. in La Porte. Zumba A great cardio workout that combines Latin music with dance and fitness moves. Zumba classes are offered from 6-7 p.m. Mondays, 5:30-6:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 8-9 a.m. Saturdays, at The Crossing, 1203 Washington St., La Porte. Registration is not required. Zumba Gold A Zumba workout at a less intense pace. Classes are availa... ... Read More
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In a unique showing for a First Friday in the Chapel event, the Good News Gang Puppeteers will be presenting their mission-oriented puppet show at noon, January 3, in the La Porte Hospital Chapel. The event is free and open to the public. The chapel is conveniently located on the first floor of La Porte Hospital at 1007 Lincolnway in La Porte. The Good News Gang Puppeteers are an eclectic group ages 10 to 85, who work in harmony to make their puppet ministry work. Leaders, Todd and Debra Henson, Todd He... ... Read More
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Valparaiso, IN – Porter Regional Hospital is offering the following support groups in January. All support groups are free. Our Carriage Infant Loss Support Group Pregnancy and infant loss is an isolating, devastating experience. This support group is one of the few places where moms and grieving parents can speak the truth about the depth of their emotions and experiences, and also celebrate new milestones and breakthroughs during the grieving process. The group meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of... ... Read More
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In a unique showing for a First Friday in the Chapel event, the Good News Gang Puppeteers will be presenting their mission-oriented puppet show at noon, January 3, in the La Porte Hospital Chapel. The event is free and open to the public. The chapel is conveniently located on the first floor of La Porte Hospital at 1007 Lincolnway in La Porte. The Good News Gang Puppeteers are an eclectic group ages 10 to 85, who work in harmony to make their puppet ministry work. Leaders, Todd and Debra Henson, Todd He... ... Read More
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Knox, IN – Starke Hospital offers the following diabetes programs – some free of charge – to help patients in the community avoid a diagnosis or manage the disease. Pre-Diabetes Individual Appointments Come learn about the risk factors for diabetes and steps to manage pre-diabetes. This information is perfect for individuals who may have had an abnormal blood sugar reading, or whose doctors have expressed concerns about the possibility of developing diabetes. Call (574) 772-1183 for more details. Diabet... ... Read More
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La Porte, IN – La Porte Hospital offers a variety of diabetes education and programs to the community, some free of charge. Classes are as follows: Diabetes Support Group This free Diabetes Support Group provides a place for those with diabetes and their support team to share ideas, experiences, and problems related to diabetes. The group meets from 11 a.m.- noon on the fourth Monday of the month in the Heart & Vascular Center First Floor Conference Room, 901 Lincolnway, La Porte, or 11 a.m. – noon ... ... Read More
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Valparaiso, IN – Porter Regional Hospital offers a variety of diabetes education for the community. Classes are as follows: Diabetes Self-Management Classes This is a comprehensive program for individuals with diabetes to empower you to control your own health. A physician’s order and pre-registration are required. Classes begin at the start of each month and continue for four weeks. Classes are offered on a rotating basis monthly. Call (219) 263-7992 for details and to register. Individual Appointments... ... Read More
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La Porte, IN – La Porte Hospital has announced its January childbirth and family care classes. Super Siblings Class This class, for children ages 3 to 7 and their parents, helps brothers and sisters adjust to a new baby in the house. The Super Siblings class is a one-session class that helps prepare children for the new baby and teaches positive sibling skills. Children are asked to bring a doll or stuffed animal to practice holding, diapering, and swaddling the new baby. We also provide a class or acti... ... Read More
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La Porte Hospital is welcoming area residents to another installment of its First Friday concert series on Friday, Dec 6 at noon in the La Porte Hospital Chapel, 1007 Lincolnway in La Porte. The chapel is conveniently located on the first floor. The Rusty Nail Crossings gospel group will perform acoustic selections including some sing-a-long Christmas songs. Rusty Nail Crossings band consists of six members who provide the full array of acoustic, bluegrass instrumentation: guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddl... ... Read More
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