VALPARAISO | When people browse Porter hospital's web site, porterhealth.com, they will notice new faces and a new look n a redesigned Web presence planned to make it easier for people to get access to the latest health information available and the hospital's services.

Porter's new web site can help patients find out information about their health care.

A click of a button reveals information about Porter's new da Vinci robotic surgical platform. The Web site can help the public learn more about robotic surgery and the difference it is making for patients in Northwest Indiana.

Information is available about minimally invasive hip replacement surgery n available in Northwest Indiana only at Porter, hospital officials say, and the OSI Pro-FX table that assists orthopedic surgeons in making the surgery possible.

"This Web site has been planned to be easy to navigate n easy to find what you're looking for," said Kelly Credit, director of system strategy/marketing at Porter.

"Our new Web site will be more interactive than ever before. And, people will want to check back often. We will be updating the site regularly to keep everyone informed about technological advancements at Porter."

--For The Times