Diabetes is a common disease affecting many people around the world, but some people may already have the disease without even knowing it. Continue reading
IU Health Hospitals Limit Visits Amid Increase in Flu Cases
Local hospitals are restricting patient visits in an effort to stop the spread of the flu. IU Health Starke and LaPorte Hospitals are asking that only healthy adults age 18 or older visit patients in the hospital and that they avoid bringing children along. Continue reading
Become a Safe Sitter® Today
More than 650,000 adolescent babysitters across the country have built up their confidence while learning basic life saving skills through Safe Sitter classes. Now your child has a chance to do the same with the Safe Sitter course that IU Health La Porte Hospital is offering. Continue reading
VNA Hospice Offers Grief Support Group
The Indiana University Health Hospital in La Porte is offering the Grief to Healing support program for those who would like to work through the grief of losing a loved one. Continue reading
IU Health La Porte Welcomes First 2013 Baby
IU Health LaPorte Hospital has welcomed the first new baby of 2013!
Kamryn Nevaeh Kantowski was born Tuesday at 12:58 a.m. CT and she weighed in at six pounds and seven ounces. Her parents are Jennifer Lynn Kantowski and Anthony John Kantowski, Jr. from Michigan City.
Kamryn is the third child for the Kantowskis. Kamryn will join sisters Madison and Alexis.
Drivers Urged Caution During Tour de La Porte
IU Health La Porte Hospital would like to remind drivers to watch La Porte County roads for closures and cyclists on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 25 and 26, during the La Porte Hospital Foundation’s 11th Annual Tour de La Porte bike, run, and walk event to benefit local cancer patients.
The tour includes a number of running and walking events throughout the morning on Saturday, including a half-marathon 21K chip-timed competitive run as well as a 10K run, 5K run, and 5K walk. All events will begin and end at Soldiers Memorial Park La Porte, and consequently, temporary road closures are necessary around the area to ensure the safety of participants and residents.
Starke County Council Again Votes Down Amendment For Hospital Evaluation
The Starke County Council failed again this week to pass an amendment of the ordinance regarding the use of Save the Hospital Funds. The amendment would have authorized the use of up to $50,000 in Save the Hospital Funds to hire a consultant to evaluate the hospital’s value.
This information would be used in the possible sale of the hospital to IU Health La Porte or other interested buyers. IU Health La Porte has already made an offer.
Thousands Of IU Health Employees Build Framing For Homes
Thousands of Indiana University Health employees helped build the framing for more than 20 homes yesterday. IU Health Starke County employees were building framing for Henryville while IU Health La Porte built framing for a home in Kingsford Heights.
The employees were assisted by volunteers and local Habitat for Humanity members. The work was done during the hospital’s Day of Service commitment.
Habitat for Humanity officials say this one day of work goes a long way toward improving the lives of more than two dozen Hoosier families in need of their own space.
IU Health was named among the “Best Hospitals in America” by U.S. News and World Report. The hospital system has received the award for 14 straight years.
Rosie Heise Promoted to VP Of Business Improvements at IU Health Starke, LaPorte
“If it wasn’t that I had strep throat, I never would have gotten the job,” said Rosie Heise, who was recently promoted to the position of Vice President of Business Improvements for both IU Health La Porte and Starke hospitals.
In an interview with WKVI News, Heise said that while visiting her local physician, Dr. Walter Fritz, for strep throat four years ago, she learned that Starke Memorial Hospital was looking for a controller. She applied, was hired, and the rest is history.
Since being employed, Starke Memorial has become IU Health Starke Hospital, and Heise has been an integral part of the operation.
Public Hearing Held Regarding IU Health Starke Hospital Sale
The public hearing regarding the possibility of selling IU Health Starke Hospital to IU Health La Porte was held yesterday evening, and a number of questions were answered regarding the sale. Several concerned citizens, including some hospital board members, were present at the meeting with questions.
The county officials discussed a possible amendment of the county ordinance restricting the use of the proceeds from the lease of Starke Memorial Hospital dated October 1, 1996. The amendment would authorize the use of up to $50,000 in Save the Hospital Funds to be used to hire a consultant to evaluate the hospital’s real and personal property.
IU Health Employees To Build Panels For 25 Homes
IU Health Starke Hospital and IU Health LaPorte Hospital employees will be building a led panel for 25 homes in celebration of Habitat for Humanity of Indianapolis’ 25th Anniversary.
The assembly begins Friday, May 18th and volunteers will be working in one-, two- or four-hour shifts building panels for the homes. You are welcome to help in the process. Volunteers will receive a Habitat for Humanity/IU Health t-shirt. Light refreshments and sunscreen will be provided.
