One form of birth control that has been widely publicized lately is the Intrauterine Device, or IUD. Companies that make IUDs are doing a lot of marketing directly to women, prompting new questions about IUDs. Here’s a Q&A with La Porte...
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La Porte Hospital Achieves Joint Commission Re-Accreditation
La Porte Hospital has earned the Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation from The Joint Commission, renewing the hospital’s accreditation for the next three years. The award demonstrates the hospital’s continuous compliance with...
Beyond Hot Flashes
Menopause is a case of mistaken identity. Almost everyone equates menopause with hot flashes and night sweats. But these symptoms do not define menopause. Menopause is a single moment in a woman’s life - the pausing of menstruation. In other words,...
La Porte Hospital Sleep Disorders Center Earns Accreditation
La Porte Hospital’s Sleep Disorders Center is pleased to announce that they have been awarded accreditation status by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for compliance with national standards. This achievement demonstrates the...
La Porte Hospital ER Doctors Recognized as Top Performers Nationally
La Porte Hospital Emergency Department doctors April Bisaga, D.O., and Anna Lim, M.D., recently were recognized by Schumacher Clinical Partners as Top Performers in 2017. Schumacher Clinical Partners staffs physicians in emergency departments...
La Porte, Starke Hospitals Name New Chief Nursing Officer
Anetra Jones, MPH, RN, CPPS, NEA-BC, has been appointed Chief Nursing Officer for La Porte and Starke hospitals, starting May 30. Jones was selected after a series of interviews that included staff nurses and executive leadership from the hospitals....
La Porte, Starke Hospitals Name New Chief Financial Officer
La Porte Hospital CEO Ashley Dickinson announced today Drew Keesbury has been selected as Chief Financial Officer for La Porte and Starke Hospitals. Keesbury was selected after a series of interviews with hospital staff. Keesbury obtained a Bachelor...
Happy National Hospital Week to Everyone at La Porte Hospital
The theme of this year’s National Hospital Week celebration is The Healing Heart of Healthcare. This is a fitting theme, as hospitals are often at the very heart of communities, contributing to their physical, emotional and financial health. This...
La Porte Hospital Celebrates 2017 Nurse’s Week
While there are dozens of professional roles that touch patient care in a hospital, the most intimate and significant is nursing. Every person who has ever had a family member in an acute or critical care situation knows the difference made through...
La Porte Hospital Invests Millions Into Local Community, Releases 2016 Report to the Community
A look back at 2016 at La Porte Hospital reveals a year of excitement and success that represents an unprecedented commitment to the community. The hospital released its 2016 Report to the Community, revealing the financial investments made...