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Learn about what your birthing experience will be like during a 30-minute tour of the brand new labor, delivery, postpartum, and nursery areas at Porter Regional Hospital. Tours will be held the first two Saturdays of each month at 2 p.m., and the...

Spend one full Saturday in this expedited version of the Childbirth Education class to learn all aspects of pregnancy and birth. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 7, in the Women & Children’s Pavilion classroom at Porter...

Expectant parents can feel prepared for the journey ahead by attending this comprehensive class covering all aspects of pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum, and newborn care. Natural coping methods will be discussed, such as relaxation and breathing,...

This one-session class coordinated by an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant is geared for expectant and new parents. Designed to promote successful breastfeeding, the program will discuss the benefits of breastfeeding and how to get...

“Think Pink” at Porter Regional Hospital’s Center for Women’s Health is occurring on Thursday March 12 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  The Hospital’s Center for Women’s Health is located on the first floor of the Medical Plaza at 85 East...

“Pink at Portage” will take place from 7:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday March 7 in the Women’s Center on the first floor at Portage Hospital, 3630 Willowcreek Road, Portage. Women can get their annual mammograms and receive a complimentary brunch...

A physical therapist and certified Astym® provider will discuss the role of physical therapy in the treatment of plantar fasciitis. Learn about Astym® treatment, a soft tissue technique shown to re-generate healthy soft tissues and remove unwanted...

NorthShore Health Centers along with thousands of dentists across the country take time to help uninsured children up to age 17 get the oral health care they need including: FREE Examination FREE X-Rays FREE Cleaning FREE Electric Spin Brush &...

St. Catherine Hospital’s certified lactation consultant will provide FREE education and support for breastfeeding and pregnant moms. This class discusses the benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby, techniques for breastfeeding, when to call for...

Tuesday, Feb. 11 - Portage Township YMCA, 3100 Willowcreek Rd. Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, causes one-third of all strokes, and 27 percent of those occur with no prior symptoms. Strokes caused by AFib tend to be more severe and to cause greater...