La Porte Hospital Auxiliary gifts $32,000 to improve quality of healthcare for community

LA PORTE | The La Porte Hospital Auxiliary gave a monetary gift totaling $32,000 to Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital to improve the overall quality of healthcare provided to the community.

IU Health La Porte Hospital offers community emergency skills, first aid training courses

La Porte | In honor of American Heart Month, Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital is offering emergency skills and first aid training classes to the public.

IU Health La Porte Hospital offers Certified Nursing Assistant course

LAPORTE | Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital, in partnership with Ivy Tech Corporate College, is offering a Certified Nursing Assistant course to the public.

IU Health La Porte Hospital offers medical interpreters course

LAPORTE | Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital offers a Spanish/Polish/English Medical Interpreters Course to the public.

IU Health La Porte Hospital announces new Executive Director of Critical Care Services

LAPORTE | Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital recently welcomed Patricia Navarro to Executive Director of Critical Care Services.

Heather Manley promoted to additional leadership position

LAPORTE | Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital recently promoted Heather Manley, BSN, RN, to Director of SameDay, Endoscopy and Infusion Center. Manley adds the new role to her current duties of Director of Surgical Services at IU Health Starke Hospital as well.

IU Health La Porte Hospital welcomes new leader for spiritual care department

La Porte, IN – Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital recently welcomed Rev. Dale Wratchford as the new Assistant Director of the Center for Spiritual Care.

La Porte Hospital Foundation receives grant from Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust

LAPORTE | The La Porte Hospital Foundation, on behalf of Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital, was awarded a $13,695 grant from the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust (IBCAT).

Sharon Rundle named new Quality, Patient Safety and Satisfaction Director for IU Health La Porte, Starke hospitals

LAPORTE | Sharon Rundle, RN, has been named the new Director of Quality, Patient Safety and Satisfaction for Indiana University Health La Porte and Starke hospitals.

HEALTH BRIEFS

GERD discussed Nov. 15

Fitness Fridays continue with indoor activities throughout fall, winter

LAPORTE | Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital, the City of La Porte and La Porte County Family YMCA have again partnered to continue providing Fitness Fridays during the cold weather months.

Women's Fair to offer screenings, health education

LAPORTE | Women’s Fair offers the public new exhibits, preventative screenings and wellness information on Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 2 pm to 7 pm (Central time) at the Blue Chip Stardust Event Center in Michigan City.

IU Health La Porte Hospital wins Studer Group's Excellence in Patient Care award

LAPORTE | Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital received an Excellence in Patient Care award given by outcomes firm Studer Group®. The hospital will receive the award—which will be presented at the 10th annual What’s Right in Health Care® conference—for their exemplary “doctor communic…

Friday concert series returns to chapel at LaPorte hospital

LAPORTE | Residents are invited to a free musical performance at noon Friday in the Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital Family Chapel, 1007 Lincolnway.

IU Health La Porte Hospital promotes Hannon to Administrative Director role

LAPORTE | Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital recently promoted Shannon Hannon to Administrative Director.

IU Health La Porte Hospital offers medical interpreters course

LAPORTE | Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital offers a Spanish/Polish/English Medical Interpreters Course to the public.

IU Health Named to Esteemed National ‘Honor Roll’ of Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report

LAPORTE | Today U.S. News & World Report released its 23rd annual Best Hospitals rankings – with Indiana University Health La Porte and Starke Hospitals proud to be a part of the system, IU Health, named to the esteemed 2012-2013 “Honor Roll.” That title is the top distinction reserved f…

Booth Space Available at 11th Annual Women’s Fair

LAPORTE | Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital invites all area businesses and organizations to join the upcoming 11th Annual Women’s Fair™ as a vendor or sponsor.

Fireworks pose safety threats

La Porte – What may seem like innocent, holiday fun could turn out to be anything but this Fourth of July. That’s why Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital, in partnership with Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, is reminding families about the dangers of consumer fireworks.

IU Health La Porte Hospital earns an “A” in patient safety

LAPORTE | Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital earned an “A” in patient safety by an independent national nonprofit organization, The Leapfrog Group.