Health

Terry Wuletich, RN, BSN, has been named the new Director of Emergency Services at Porter. Wuletich began her career with Porter more than 23 years ago and has been the Director of the Emergency Department at Porter’s Portage Hospital Campus since...

Porter Health System announced that all of its facilities, including their grounds and parking lots, will become totally tobacco-free beginning June 1, 2010 – which coincides with the World Health Organization’s “World No Tobacco Day” on May...

A benefit and poker run is being held for Portage Police Officer Flora Akers-Ryan, Unit 139, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. The cost is $15 per bike, $5 per passenger. All vehicles are welcome! The poker run will be held June 26th,...

Living with Lupus can be an everyday struggle. A disease of the immune system, lupus causes the body to attack itself, causing inflammation which can lead to issues with brain, kidney, skin, lung, blood and heart function. Research estimates that...

The Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County will present "Caring for a Spouse or Friend" at locations in Lake and Porter Counties in June. This informational program will give caregivers the tools to care for a friend or family member who is ill,...

The United Way of Porter County’s Power of Youth Council is a youth philanthropy program for Porter County high school students that are dedicated to improving and creating a positive perspective of youth through the performance of valuable...

The Power of Youth is helping to celebrate the grand opening of the new Porter Starke facility in Portage. This is a way to acknowledge a nonprofit that is helping treat teen substance abuse and raise awareness of the issue. Our goal for this walk is...

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Indiana Wesleyan University, 8415 Georgia Street in Merrillville The 3rd Annual Alzheimer’s Association Resource & Education Expo will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm....

To educate our 50-plus population about the danger of strokes, Porter Health System’s Senior Circle Program will present “Stroke Risk Factors” by Family Physician Sujittra Niyakorn, MD. The program will be held from 10 to 11:30 am, on Monday,...

Strategies to relax, increase focus, stimulate the brain and calm the mind and body when working with children ages 5 10 12 years old. Seating for this Learn @ Lunch is limited to the first 25 people. Audience Participation (Be Prepared to Stand...