Porter County Health Department distributes vaccines directly to onboard workers at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor

Porter County Health Department distributes vaccines directly to onboard workers at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor When the Porter County Health Department (PCHD) was made aware of crew members coming into the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor in need of vaccinations, they moved quickly to provide the much-needed immunizations to any and all who consented. With the...

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Porter County Health Department continues its reach in the community, highlights food and environmental divisions’ services

Porter County Health Department continues its reach in the community, highlights food and environmental divisions’ services As more places in Porter County begin to open up and new construction moves forward, the divisions of the Porter County Health Department are ready to continue providing vital services to the community. With four divisions total—Food Service...

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Porter County Health Department continues COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Porter County Health Department continues COVID-19 vaccine rollout After a tumultuous year of social distancing, mask-wearing, and collective grief for the people and time we have lost, the COVID-19 vaccines have provided a glimmer of hope that we are moving toward the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. States have begun...

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10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, February 18-21

10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, February 18-21 This weekend, try some delicious food from a new restaurant, learn how to build your brand, and more! Read on below for our full list of fun things to do. Don't forget to wear your mask and social distance at any in-person events! Order from a local...

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Be a COVID-19 vaccination site volunteer with Porter County Health Department

Be a COVID-19 vaccination site volunteer with Porter County Health Department COVID-19 has been tough on all of us and we are looking forward to the day when we can restore some normalcy to our lives. Up until now, our only tool in fighting COVID-19 has been practicing prevention techniques. With the availability of vaccines,...

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Porter County Health Department offers COVID-19 testing sites in Valparaiso and Portage

Porter County Health Department offers COVID-19 testing sites in Valparaiso and Portage With so many people seeking COVID-19 testing, the demand can be a tough challenge to meet. To help meet this demand, Porter County Health Department (PCHD) has set up two new sites where the public can go to get tested for COVID-19. The first...

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