To help women learn the causes of urinary stress incontinence, Porter Health System’s Healthy Woman Program will present an educational seminar entitled, “Urinary Stress Incontinence – No Laughing Matter,” by Urologist Adam Perlmutter, DO....
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Annoying or Alarming?
From the April/May 2010 Healthy Woman Publication Symptom: Trouble Finding the Right Words Likely cause: fatigue, stress, multi-tasking Worst-case scenario: Stroke It’s easy to laugh off a silly slip-up like forgetting a name or wishing someone a...
Porter Health System Celebrates Volunteers
This past week, April 18-24, was National Volunteer Week. Porter wants to thank all of their volunteers. They've donated thousands of hours, and in some cases, 40 years or more. Our health system wouldn't be the same without their talents. Want to...
Porter Stroke Awareness Presentation: Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
A Harvard-trained brain scientist who survived her own massive stroke at age 37, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor has enlightened society with her compelling story of how she recaptured and retrained her brain’s functions to regain a higher quality of life,...
Porter Health System’s Senior Circle Program Presents “Supermarket Survival” Program
Porter Health System’s Senior Circle program will present an educational seminar, “Supermarket Survival” by Porter Dietitian Jill Kilhefner at 12:30 pm, on Tuesday, April 20. This two-part event will begin with a heart-healthy lunch at...
Porter Health System’s 8th Annual Sleighbell 5K Run/Walk Raises Money for Local Food Pantries
Porter Health System recently donated more than $3,500 from its 8th Annual Sleighbell 5K Run/Walk to local food pantries including Hilltop Food Pantry, Portage Township Food Pantry and Westchester Food Pantry. Pictured in photo: Cardiac...
Joint Camp
From the March 2010 Senior Circle publication Get back to living The patient’s on Porter’s 3 West Orthopedic Unit are not sick. In fact, they’ve chosen to come to Porter for joint replacement procedures to begin living more active lives....
What’s The Difference?
From the Winter 2010 StayHealthy publicationAt CT (Computerized Axial Tomography) is a specialized type of x-ray that generates images of the body, particularly bony and calcium based structures. During the CT scan, patients lie on a table that...
14 Spring Health & Safety Tips
1. Prevent the spread of germs. Wash your hands often with soap and water for 15 seconds.2. Travel safely. Wear your seat belt every time. Always buckle your child in the car using a safety seat, booster seat, or seat belt. 3. Keep a watchful eye on...
Porter is Prepared
From the 2010 Winter StayHealthy publication If our community ever experiences a natural disaster or medical crisis that would cause an influx of patients, Porter is prepared. With the recent investment in a new portable hospital and the acquisition...