The Starke County Council members heard a proposal for a primary transfer unit to work out of Starke Hospital in Knox.
Starke County Council Considers Ambulance Purchase
La Porte and Starke Hospitals to be Governed by Single Ownership Structure
La Porte and Starke Hospitals will now be governed by a single ownership structure.
In an amicable agreement made on Wednesday, August 15th, Indiana University Health sold its remaining 20 percent minority interest in the joint venture, according to a press release from the hospitals’ Regional Manager of Community Relations Stacey Kellog. Continue reading
Starke County Officials to Consider Ambulance Purchase, Transfer Unit
Starke County government officials will decide on the purchase of a new ambulance and a possible transfer unit in the next few weeks.
HealthPorte Program to Offer Educational, Social Programs for Seniors
Helping those over 50 get healthy and make some new friends is the goal of a new program at Starke Hospital. HealthPorte is a free senior program that began at LaPorte Hospital. Now, it’s expanded to Starke and Porter Regional hospitals, according to a hospital press release.
Trial Begins Today in Starke Circuit Court
A 12-member jury will be seated this morning in a trial that is expected to take approximately three days in Starke Circuit Court.
Starke County Coroner Updates Commissioners on Autopsy Costs, Testing
The autopsy pricing deal that Starke County officials thought was a good one through the Lake County Coroner’s Office isn’t as good as initially thought.
Seven Arrested after Distress Call
Seven people were arrested shortly before 3 a.m. CT Wednesday after Starke County dispatchers received a 911 call from a woman yelling for help.
The dispatchers were reportedly unable to get a name or location from the caller. They were able to use tracking systems to trace the phone call and sheriff’s deputies were notified of the address, according to a news release.
Flu Prompts Visitor Restrictions at Starke Hospital
Starke Hospital is restricting visitors, to try to slow the spread of the flu. Under the temporary restrictions, only two visitors will be allowed with a patient at a time. No visitors under 18 will be permitted.
Mobile Health Unit to Offer Free Screenings in Knox, North Judson in January
LaPorte Hospital’s Mobile Health Unit will be making stops in North Judson and Knox during the month of January. Residents will be able to get free body mass index and blood pressure screenings. Information will also be available on cervical cancer and winter weather preparedness.
Starke Hospital Diabetes Program Can Assist Individuals Before and After a Diagnosis
The month of November is acknowledged as Diabetes Awareness Month. During this time, individuals impacted by diabetes, or those who may be pre-diabetic are encouraged to take a look at their diet, lifestyle choices and health conditions to see whether or not they’re living healthily.
Starke Hospital offers a variety of programs to assist community members with diabetes management. Regional Manager of Community Relations for Starke Hospital Stacey Kellogg said they offer several services through their diabetes program that can assist individuals, pre and post diagnosis. Continue reading
Starke County Council Addresses Loss in Ambulance Transfers
Starke County EMS is losing ambulance transfers to another ambulance service which has caused a reduction in revenue for the county.
EMS Director Travis Clary mentioned the issue to the commissioners earlier this month in his report to the board and the Starke County Council discussed it this week.
Wanted Starke County Man in Custody
A Starke County man was taken into custody Saturday after Knox City Police officers received a tip on his location.
According to Knox City Police Chief Harold Smith, officers went to a home in the 400 block of W. Lewis Drive in Knox after confirming that James Watts had several outstanding warrants in Starke County and Marshall County.
Police say Watts fled to the back of the home when officers initially made contact with him. Starke County Sheriff’s K9 Zardoz was deployed into the residence. In a search of the home, K9 Zardoz located Watts who was reportedly hiding in a crawl space. According to police, Watts initially attempted to fight with the K9 and was bitten. Watts was then placed into custody.
Community Members Encouraged to Attend Tomorrow’s Starke County Health Fair
Starke Hospital will be holding their annual health fair tomorrow in the Knox Middle School gymnasium. WKVI will be broadcasting live from this free community event which will feature a number of interactive health exhibits, health screenings, healthy snack samples and more.
From 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. a number community vendors will be on site. “Ask a provider” is a feature of the fair where health care professionals from Knox and North Judson will be present to answer various questions.
There also will be CPR and self-defense demonstrations. Free flu-shots for adults will be available while supplies last. They will even hold some for individuals who won’t be able to attend until after 5 p.m.
For more information, visit starkehealth.com or call 574-772-6231.
Starke Hospital Mobile Health Units Providing Breast Cancer Awareness Info in October
Starke Hospital will have mobile health units out in a few places in the Starke County community during the month of October. Starke Hospital’s Regional Manager of Community Relations Stacey Kellogg said that wellness professionals will be onsite to help disburse breast cancer awareness information. Find All answers in this article about how you can increase breasts size with food and more.
Kellogg said the professionals will be able to steer people in the right direction when it comes to how and when individuals should be screened and other helpful health tips. She said they will have information there about early detection practices, clinical breast exams, how to do a self breast exam, when everybody should get screened and how to have that conversation with your doctor. Continue reading
Starke Hospital Offering Free Mammogram Vouchers to Those Who Qualify
According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer found in women. They say 1 in 8 American women will have breast cancer at some point in their life. The good news is that when the cancer is detected early, it can be treated and the survival rate goes up substantially. In order to raise awareness about the importance of early detection and to promote mammograms and self-examinations, we recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness month.
The Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust is a not-for-profit organization that improves access to breast cancer screenings and diagnosis and support services while also increasing awareness. One of the ways they accomplish all of that is by selling Breast Cancer Awareness specialty license plates through the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. A $25 donation is generated through every license plate sold. Since the plate was introduced in 2002, tens of thousands of Hoosier women have received screening, diagnostic and support services with nearly $4 million being awarded through their competitive grants.
Regional manager of community relations for Starke Hospital Stacey Kellog says that through grant funds provided by IBCAT, the hospital is able to offer free screening mammogram vouchers this year. Continue reading
Starke Hospital Offers Monthly Diabetes Education Classes and Support Groups
Diabetes is known as one of the world’s ‘silent diseases’ meaning that many people may be walking around at risk and not even know it. The staff at Starke Hospital realizes this and that is why they offer a series of programs to educate people on pre-diabetes warning signs and how to adjust lifestyle habits once a diagnosis is received. Continue reading
Mobile Health Units to Provide Information & Screenings in September
The Wellness Outreach Professionals with the Mobile Health Unit of the La Porte Hospital will be making stops around the community during national prostate cancer awareness month. La Porte County and Starke County will have Mobile Health Units set up in various places throughout the month of September in order to provide men’s health education and promote the importance of colorectal cancer screenings. Continue reading
Three Injured in Crash on U.S. 30 Friday
Three people were taken to hospitals Friday, after a crash on U.S. 30 and County Road 1100 East. The Starke County Sheriff’s Office says it happened just after 11:30 Friday morning.
Starke Hospital Earns Another Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation
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