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Valparaiso, IN – Porter Regional Hospital has implemented temporary visitor restrictions to help prevent the spread of illness to patients and employees. This added layer of protection is needed to reduce the risk to our patients and staff due to a rapid increase of influenza cases in our community and surrounding areas. The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) had described influenza-like illnesses as being widespread in the state. The temporary visitor restrictions at Porter Regional Hospital are... ... Read More

Valparaiso, IN – Porter Regional Hospital is offering the following support groups in January. All support groups are free. Our Carriage Infant Loss Support Group Pregnancy and infant loss is an isolating, devastating experience. This support group is one of the few places where moms and grieving parents can speak the truth about the depth of their emotions and experiences, and also celebrate new milestones and breakthroughs during the grieving process. The group meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of... ... Read More

Valparaiso, IN – Porter Regional Hospital offers a variety of diabetes education for the community. Classes are as follows: Diabetes Self-Management Classes This is a comprehensive program for individuals with diabetes to empower you to control your own health. A physician’s order and pre-registration are required. Classes begin at the start of each month and continue for four weeks. Classes are offered on a rotating basis monthly. Call (219) 263-7992 for details and to register. Individual Appointments... ... Read More

Valparaiso, IN – Porter Regional Hospital is offering the following childbirth education classes in December: Breastfeeding Class This free class, coordinated by an internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, helps expectant and new parents learn skills for successful breastfeeding. The class is held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., December 5 and 17, in the Women & Children’s Pavilion classroom at Porter Regional Hospital, 85 East US Highway 6 in Valparaiso. The class is free and pre-registration ... ... Read More

Valparaiso, IN – Porter Regional Hospital offers a variety of diabetes education for the community. Classes are as follows: Diabetes Self-Management Classes This is a comprehensive program to empower you to control your own health. A physician’s order and pre-registration are required. Classes begin at the start of each month and continue for four weeks. Classes are offered on a rotating basis monthly. Call 219-263-7992 for details and to register. Individual Appointments A physician’s order and pre-reg... ... Read More

Valparaiso, IN – Porter Regional Hospital is offering the following support groups in December. All support groups are free. Beyond the Baby Blues Support Group Porter Regional Hospital has teamed with local organization Beyond the Baby Blues to offer parents faced with post-partum depression, anxiety or another perinatal mood disorders peer support, encouragement and understanding. The group meets on the last Friday of each month from 9:30 – 11 a.m. in the Community Room at Porter Regional Hospital at ... ... Read More

Individuals interested in a career as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) need look no further than a new class in Valparaiso. Porter Health Care System’s EMS service will be hosting an EMT-Basic Course from January 7 – June 9, 2020. The class will be held at Porter Regional Hospital every Tuesday and Thursday evening starting January 7, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Graduates will receive their National Certification EMT-Basic and be eligible for hire as an EMT, where they can make a positive impact in their... ... Read More

Valparaiso, IN – Porter Regional Hospital is offering the following childbirth education classes in November: Breastfeeding Class This free class, coordinated by an internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, helps expectant and new parents learn skills for successful breastfeeding. The class is held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., November 7 and 19, in the Women & Children’s Pavilion classroom at Porter Regional Hospital, 85 East US Highway 6 in Valparaiso. The class is free and pre-registration ... ... Read More

Valparaiso, IN – Porter Regional Hospital offers a variety of diabetes education for the community. Classes are as follows: Diabetes Self-Management Classes This is a comprehensive program to empower you to control your own health. A physician’s order and pre-registration are required. Classes begin at the start of each month and continue for four weeks. Classes are offered on a rotating basis monthly. Call 219-263-7992 for details and to register. Individual Appointments A physician’s order and pre-reg... ... Read More

Valparaiso, IN – Porter Regional Hospital is offering the following support groups in November. All support groups are free. Getting to the Heart of the Matter This free monthly support group is open to anyone and their loved ones living with any type of heart disease – from high blood pressure to heart failure. Led by a fellow heart disease survivor, the group offers monthly peer-to-peer encouragement and education, and serves to inspire hope and promote healthier living. The group meets from Noon – 1 ... ... Read More