Laporte hospital in top 20 for safety

LAPORTE | IU Health La Porte Hospital is viewed as one of the best in terms of patient safety, according to AARP.

Health Briefs: Coalition to host black history, health celebration

GARY | The Lake County Minority Health Coalition, in partnership with The Indiana Minority Health Coalition, will host its annual Black History and Health Celebration on March 28.

Job growth, Fitness Fridays, teamwork make LaPorte great

LAPORTE | We’re fortunate in LaPorte to have so many great things to brag about that it’s tough to pick just a few. I can’t tell you how excited I am when I meet new people and get to tell them all about what’s happening in our community. It truly is one of my favorite topics!

LaPorte WinterFEST Ice Fishing Derby

LAPORTE | The Rotary Club of LaPorte in partnership with the LaPorte City Parks Department and IU Health LaPorte Hospital are excited to announce plans for our annual Ice Fishing Derby during Winterfest. On January 26, 2013, fisherman will be gathering at Cummings Lodge on Stone Lake in LaPo…

One Region unveils Qualify of Life Indicators Report

MERRILLVILLE  | Several hundred stakeholders gathered Tuesday at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza for the official unveiling of the 2012 Quality of Life Indicators Report issued by One Region.

Motorcyclists injured in separate wrecks

Two men were allegedly drunk when they were injured in separate weekend motorcycle crashes in LaPorte County.

IU Health LaPorte Hospital offers stroke presentations

LAPORTE | The public is invited to attend a free educational event about stroke on Wednesday beginning at 4:30 p.m. CST at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital in the auditorium. In honor of national Stroke Awareness Month, free glucose screenings will be available.

Fitness Friday starts this Friday

LAPORTE | The City of La Porte, in partnership with the La Porte County Family YMCA and IU Health La Porte Hospital, will mark the inaugural Fitness Friday this Friday 4 p.m. CST.

Healthcare scholarships available

IU Health La Porte Hospital offers public Heartsaver® first aid course with CPR, AED

IU Health LaPorte Hospital offers certified nursing assistant classes

LAPORTE | There will be an information session for those interested in attending our upcoming Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) classes at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital Auditorium on Thursday, Jan. 19, 6 to 7 p.m. and again on Saturday, Jan 21, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.