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12/29/2015 - The Board of Directors of IU Health La Porte Hospital, subsidiaries of Community Health Systems (CHS), and Indiana University Health have reached a definitive agreement to create a new organization that will solidify the ability of the La Porte and Starke Hospitals to provide high quality, accessible care to their community long into the future. This is the next step in a process that began in March, when IU Health La Porte announced the intent to enter into exclusive negotiations with CHS.... ... Read More

11/30/2015 (La Porte, IN) - An old-fashioned Christmas Sing-Along will fill the air with joy and holiday spirit as musician Shelia Thompson leads with acoustic guitar for the next First Friday in the Chapel, at noon, Dec. 4 at the La Porte Hospital Family Chapel, 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte. The program is free and open to the public, and anyone is welcome to bring a lunch. Thompson, who comes from a family of musicians, is well known at the hospital for visiting patients with the soothing, healing sounds... ... Read More

11/25/2015 (La Porte, IN) - An evening out at the community's most cherished holiday event would make a great pre-holiday gift, and it just so happens tickets are on sale right now. The 21st Annual Holiday at the Pops takes place before all the hustle and bustle of Christmas, at 7 p.m., Dec. 12 at the La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte. Doors open at 6 p.m. Balcony tickets are available by visiting holidaypopslaporte.org or by calling 219-326-2471. The event usually sells out, so the... ... Read More

11/11/2015 (New Carlisle, IN) - Free health screenings, healthy snacks and an opportunity to meet and greet healthcare providers will be the featured activities at an open house celebration commemorating 10 years of healthcare services at the office of Laura Hannon, M.D., from IU Health La Porte Physicians Primary Care in New Carlisle. The event will take place form 9 a.m. - Noon (EST), Nov. 13 at the physician office, 8988 E. Highway 20, New Carlisle. Current patients and the community at large are inv... ... Read More

11/6/2015 (La Porte, IN) - Sometimes a day in the park is just what the doctor ordered. Or, as Charles Dickens once said, "The sum of the whole is this: walk and be happy; walk and be healthy." On Nov. 14, The Foundation, in support of IU Health La Porte Hospital, together with our local parks departments, will launch the Get Fit RxTrails program, a special new tool to equip children and families with information on how to use our local parks for health and play. The kick-off event will be from 9:30-10:... ... Read More

11/3/2015 (La Porte, IN) - Music from the composer known for the Pink Panther theme song and Peter Gunn television series will come alive on Friday, Nov. 6 as artists Tim King and Andrew Tallackson present Mancini and More at First Fridays in the Chapel. The program is free and open to the public, at noon in the La Porte Hospital Family Chapel, 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte. King, a tenor, will perform Mancini tunes and music from Lerner & Loewe, Cole Porter, Johnny Mandel and others. He has appeared as... ... Read More

9/28/2015 (La Porte, IN) - The Rotary Club of La Porte is partnering with several La Porte City locations to support the Bundle Up La Porte winter clothing drive this season, hoping to help everyone in the community have a warmer winter. New or gently used coats, hats, scarves, mittens, gloves and boots of any size are welcome, as well as new socks of any size. The Rotary drop-off locations in La Porte are: IU Health La Porte Hospital, 1007 Lincolnway La Porte High School, 602 F Street The La Porte Civi... ... Read More

9/17/2015 (La Porte, IN) - For children ages 1-13, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death. Parents and caregivers can participate in free child seat safety checks next week to help protect their little ones while riding in vehicles. The event is organized by Jo Ellen England, senior office manager for IU Health La Porte Physicians Pediatrics office. The Car Seat Safety Check event will be from 1-3 p.m., Sept. 22 in the parking lot at the corner of Tyler and Washington streets in La Porte. ... ... Read More

8/31/2015 (Knox, La Port, IN) - Ashley Kirkwood, MD, decided to go into women's care because she found caring for women of all ages and delivering babies to be "magical." It's that sentiment that keeps her focused on being a strong health advocate for adolescents and women. "While I was in medical school, I did a rotation in labor and delivery and it was absolutely magical. With obstetrics and gynecology, every day is different, and definitely exciting. I'm looking forward to taking the time to relate t... ... Read More

8/30/2015 (La Porte, IN) - Donovan Diedrich loves the sound of big band and swing oldies from 1930s to 1950s. It was this inspiration that led him to start entertaining residents at local senior living centers with his uplifting keyboard and piano talent. Diedrich, a La Porte native and 2012 graduate of La Porte High School, will be the featured performer at First Friday in the Chapel at noon, Sept. 4 in the IU Health La Porte Hospital Family Chapel. The event is free and open to the public; bring a lun... ... Read More