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Porter Regional Hospital invites the public to its support groups in August

Porter Regional Hospital invites the public to its support groups in August Valparaiso, IN – Porter Regional Hospital is offering the following support groups in August. All support groups are free. Class sizes are limited to ensure proper social distancing and masks are required. Pre-registration is required....

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New gastroenterologist practicing in Michigan City and Valparaiso

New gastroenterologist practicing in Michigan City and Valparaiso Franciscan Physician Network has welcomed Dr. Zohair Ahmed, MD, to the staff at Woodland Health Center in Michigan City and Valparaiso Specialty Health Center. Dr. Ahmed is a gastroenterologist who did his residency in internal medicine at the...

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How can we better understand the needs of Medicaid recipients? We asked them

How can we better understand the needs of Medicaid recipients? We asked them For many people who receive Medicaid, having health care coverage does not equate to getting health care services. In an effort to understand and bridge this gap, we went straight to the source: Medicaid recipients. This newly released,...

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Porter-Starke Services provides accessible care with on-site pharmacy

Porter-Starke Services provides accessible care with on-site pharmacy With health care locations across Northwest Indiana, Porter-Starke Services is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in communities through prevention, treatment, education, and research. Their full continuum of care serves adults, families,...

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Franciscan Health part of national study of convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19

Franciscan Health part of national study of convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 Franciscan Health is participating in a national study spearheaded by the Mayo Clinic to investigate the effectiveness of convalescent plasma in treating patients infected with COVID-19. Convalescent plasma is blood plasma collected from people who...

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Porter Regional Hospital urges patients to not delay emergency care

Porter Regional Hospital urges patients to not delay emergency care Porter Regional Hospital is urging residents of Northwest Indiana to seek emergency care when needed – without delay.  If you experience a medical emergency such as stroke symptoms or chest pain that may be a heart attack, a timely...

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Methodist Hospitals Foundation COVID – 19 Response Fund

Methodist Hospitals Foundation COVID – 19 Response Fund Methodist Hospitals is casting a wide net and reaching out to as many of our Northwest Indiana neighbors as possible with the following message. Please feel free to share this message with your family, friends and associates. These are unimaginable...

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La Porte Physician Network is now offering telehealth visits

La Porte Physician Network is now offering telehealth visits La Porte Physician Network has made it possible to see their doctors using a smartphone, tablet or computer. Telehealth or virtual visits allow you to talk with a provider just as you would in the doctor’s office, but without leaving the comfort of...

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