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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St. Mary Medical Center Emergency Department opens in Valparaiso

St. Mary Medical Center Emergency Department opens in Valparaiso Featured image: From left: David Otte, Vice President of Engineering and Support Services; Kimberly Sgouroudis, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer for St. Mary Medical Center; Donald P. Fesko, President and CEO of...

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Behavioral Health Services expands at St. Catherine Hospital

Behavioral Health Services expands at St. Catherine Hospital More than 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To meet a growing community need, St. Catherine Hospital has opened a new and expanded inpatient Behavioral Health unit. The fourth...

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Community members honor their loved ones at St. Catherine Hospital’s annual Wings of Healing ceremony

Community members honor their loved ones at St. Catherine Hospital’s annual Wings of Healing ceremony For almost three decades, St. Catherine Hospital has hosted the Wings of Healing program to honor and memorialize loved ones during the holiday season. This year’s annual Angels of Hope tree-lighting celebration was Tuesday, Dec. 10, in...

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Powers Health cuts ribbon on 24/7 Emergency Department at St. Mary Medical Center Outpatient Center in Valparaiso

Powers Health cuts ribbon on 24/7 Emergency Department at St. Mary Medical Center Outpatient Center in Valparaiso VALPARAISO | The healthcare landscape in Northwest Indiana expanded at 12:01 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 as Powers Health opened its new $4.3 million Emergency Department at the St. Mary Medical Center Outpatient Center in Valparaiso. The healthcare system...

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Powers Health shines a light on cancer awareness at annual Lights of Life celebration

Powers Health shines a light on cancer awareness at annual Lights of Life celebration The community gathered at Community Hospital on December 4 to honor the lives of their loved ones during the annual Lights of Life tree-lighting ceremony. The cancer awareness event raises funds for the Community Cancer Research Foundation and Cancer...

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