I just spent a few moments with Flora Akers/Ryan and she had great news! As many of you already know, Flora is a Police Officer with our department who was diagnosed with breast cancer in March. Since then, her public safety colleagues and many of...
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Pharmacy in Portage Opening This Week
Northshore Community Health Centers, providing healthcare services to the people in our communities, regardless of their ability to pay, announces the opening of a new 340 B discount pharmacy at their Scottsdale clinic, located at 3564 Scottsdale...
Portage Elementary Schools Celebrate Making Healthy Choices
Written by Michael SopkoMay 5th marked the annual Portage Township Schools Drug Free Club picnic. All eight of Portage Township’s elementary schools participated in the event. The Drug Free Club is open to fourth and fifth grade students at each...
Porter Health System Celebrates Volunteers
Porter Health System recently honored their volunteers during a special recognition luncheon. During the luncheon, Porter CEO Jonathan Nalli thanked the adult and junior volunteers who had donated a total of 23,608 hours of service in 2009. “By...
New 4-West Unit Director Named at Porter
Joyce Serville, RN, BSN, has been named the new 4-West Unit Director at Porter’s Valparaiso Hospital Campus. Serville started with Porter in September 2009 as Administrative Supervisor. Serville was previously Director of Emergency Services at...
New Director of Emergency Services Named at Porter
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...
Poker Run and Magnetic Ribbons Support Fellow Officer
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,...
Finding Peace in the Storm
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...
Chief’s Email – Cops for a Cure
Only 1 topic today, but it is one of great importance. The logo you see displayed was designed by our very own Detective Corporal Janis Regnier, she has a talent for such things and I think you will agree that she did a great job. The design and a...
Strolling for a Cause
The 9th annual Visiting Nurse Association's Stroll for Hospice will take place on Sunday, April 25th at 1 pm, with registration beginning at 12 noon. The 3-mile Stroll will begin and end at the new VNA building located at 2401 Valley Drive in...