La Porte Hospital

La Porte Physician Network General Surgery is pleased to welcome Jeremy Luedtke, M.D., to the community. He has special interest in complex abdominal wall reconstruction and minimally invasive robotic surgery. Luedtke received his medical degree from...

In the next major development toward building a new La Porte Hospital, officials at the hospital have selected a primary architect for the project. Gresham, Smith and Partners – a nationally-recognized firm of architects, engineers, interior...

Registration is still open for the Starke County Community Health Fair presented by Starke Hospital. The event is from 3-7 p.m., Oct. 17 at Knox Middle School, 902 S. Main St., Knox. Park in the lot off Shield Street and enter the gym in the back. To...

You know you should quit smoking, but you’re afraid of another failed attempt. This time around, try a different approach. “Use nicotine patches.” “Avoid stress triggers.” “Join a support group.” You’ve tried all the usual tips and...

According to a 2015 survey conducted by the American Academy of Family Physicians, primary care doctors spend a weekly average of 33 hours in direct encounters with patients. Sure, scheduling an annual physical with your primary care provider (PCP)...

Now that 3D mammography is available at the La Porte Hospital Women’s Imaging Center, you may have some questions. We have answers. What is a 3D mammography (or tomosynthesis)? 3D mammography is a revolutionary new screening breast exam and...

The labor and delivery staff at La Porte Hospital knows one thing for sure: the birthing experience is personalized for every woman. Highly-skilled physicians and nurses offer women an array of options, from births assisted by epidurals, to natural...

La Porte Physicians Urgent Care is turning your living room into your own private waiting room, with a convenient online check-in service. InQuicker online check-in is now available at laportehealth.com.  It’s an extra bit of convenience for...

Perhaps one of the best investments we can make is taking charge of our health. And while we can’t always control what our bodies will do, especially when it comes to genetics, there are several steps we can take to help detect and prevent...

To some, it would be just a book. But to a child at the hospital, it’s a calming distraction - a bit of relief and entertainment from what is usually a scary experience. La Porte native Broc Davis knows all about that. Broc, 10, visits La Porte...