Top 10 health articles on Portage.Life in 2024

By: Aubrey Thomson, Curtis Hankins, Damon Modglin, Garrett Spoor, Jennifer Arzola, Philip Bolton Last Updated: December 18, 2024

Top 10 health articles on Portage.Life in 2024 If previous years taught us anything, it’s to prioritize our wellbeing and take care of ourselves through difficult times. Each year brings new stressors and challenges, but being able to take a look at your health and make changes that promote...

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Hundreds of volunteers help bring Porter-Starke’s Turkey Trot 5K to life for Region runners

Hundreds of volunteers help bring Porter-Starke’s Turkey Trot 5K to life for Region runners It was an action-packed race to the finish line Thanksgiving morning as hundreds of runners laced up their shoes and braced the cold for Porter-Starke’s annual 5K Turkey Trot race.  The Turkey Trot is a holiday staple event in the Valparaiso...

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10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, November 28 – December 1

10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, November 28 – December 1 Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all of the things in our lives that make us thankful. Whether you’re here to visit family or just love everything that Northern Indiana has to offer, this weekend is set to be one full of fun and friends! Take a...

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Keith M. Ramsey, MD, Joins Marram Health Center as New OB/GYN Provider

Keith M. Ramsey, MD, Joins Marram Health Center as New OB/GYN Provider Marram Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center operated by Porter-Starke Services, recently welcomed Keith M. Ramsey, MD as its newest physician. Dr. Ramsey specializes in obstetrics and gynecology, providing pregnancy, labor, delivery,...

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Loren Toussaint discusses the psychology of forgiveness at Porter-Starke Service’s Living Health, Balance & Hope Symposium

Loren Toussaint discusses the psychology of forgiveness at Porter-Starke Service’s Living Health, Balance & Hope Symposium On the crisp morning of May 30, Porter-Starke Services hosted its annual Living Health, Balance & Hope Symposium in the Harre Union Ballrooms at Valparaiso University. Porter-Starke Services is a Northwest Indiana-based not-for-profit community...

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Porter-Starke Services’ Crisis Center provides safe space every day of the year

Porter-Starke Services’ Crisis Center provides safe space every day of the year While a crisis can be difficult to predict, knowing where to go during it doesn’t need to be. Porter-Starke Services’ Crisis Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and offers calm, qualified care to patients no matter where they fall on...

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