Depression isn’t new among pregnant women, but antidepressants may not provide the answer they’re seeking. Pregnancy and depression can go hand-in-hand—13 percent of women develop this mood disorder pre- and postpartum—according to the U.S....
Porter Regional Hospital Educates Patients, Public At ‘Top 10 Things You Can Do For Hip & Knee Pain Seminar
On Wednesday, Porter Regional Hospital’s Center for Orthopedic Medicine hosted their monthly ‘Top 10 Things You Can Do For Hip And Knee Pain’ seminar. The event is free to the public and provides attendees with information on how they can get...
Porter Regional Hospital Honors Donors, Recipients During 2016 Donate Life Month
Kathy Lewis is alive today because someone signed their driver’s license as an organ donor. Nine years ago she received a kidney transplant and shares her story with others to help raise awareness about the countless lives affected by transplant...
Porter Regional Hospital Survivor Story: ‘It’s a Miracle I’m Alive’
Michael Triem survives severe hypothermia after kayak accident It was the Saturday before Easter 2015 when Michael Triem, 44, and son Derrik, 17, decided to go for a quick adventure in their kayaks. No strangers to kayaking, they headed to the shores...
Donate Life Month at Porter Regional Hospital Highlights Gift of Life
Porter Regional Hospital celebrated those who have a second chance at life and the selfless sacrifices of those who helped give that life during National Donate Life Month. Right now, there are more than 1,300 Indiana residents on the transplant...
Porter Regional Hospital Hosts “Five Things You Need to Know About Your Colon” Seminar
Porter Regional Hospital was built to help people with medical needs and emergencies. This year they are hosting a series of health related seminars to service the community before it needs saving. The topic on Thursday, March 31st was 5 Things You...
Porter Regional Hospital Offers Support Groups in September 2015
Porter Regional Hospital will offer the following monthly support groups in September: Breast Cancer Support Group – Hope & Healing Porter Regional Hospital offers Hope & Healing, a support group for people coping with breast cancer,...
Porter Regional Hospital is Asking Patients for Input in Selecting Top Nurses
Porter Regional Hospital is once again seeking to honor one of its nurses through its annual Patient Choice Award program. This award recognizes the level of quality care, comfort and compassion offered by nurses each day. Continuing the tradition of...
Porter Regional Hospital’s NICU Grad to Lead the Walk for Healthy Babies
Leading the annual March of Dimes walk – “March for Babies” – as ambassador will be Porter Regional Hospital’s NICU graduates, Gabriella Poradzisz. Gabriella was born on July 10, 2014, and weighed only one pound, 11 ounces. She spent 82...
Porter Regional Hospital’s “Colonoscopies Made Easy” Night Educates Community On Colonoscopies
Porter Regional Hospital makes it a priority to educate those in the community about pressing health issues. Porter accomplishes this by hosting several lectures conducted by healthcare professionals. On the evening of Thursday, March 19, Porter...