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La Porte, Ind. – Most bells heard this time of year are associated with the holidays, but for Rev. Ronald Brauer, at least one chime marked a significant accomplishment for which he is thankful. Brauer recently struck the “healing bell” at the La Porte Hospital Wound Care Center to mark the completion of his successful treatment of a dangerous foot ulcer. The experience at the center, he said, was one of compassionate, thorough care that involved a thoughtful team approach. “I think what stands out to m... ... Read More
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La Porte, Ind. – The LifeWorks Building of La Porte Hospital in Michigan City is now offering 3D mammography services as part of the hospital’s full-scale initiative to improve access to care. The new mammogram service comprises leading-edge 3D technology, and offers women a new, convenient option for annual screening. “The mammography services available at LifeWorks are an extension of La Porte Hospital’s nationally-recognized Women’s Imaging Center, which is a Breast Center of Excellence by the Americ... ... Read More
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La Porte, Ind. – The early cold weather has not deterred construction teams at La Porte Hospital from moving forward with as much site preparation as possible for the new facility, which is scheduled to open in 2020. It will be the community’s only full-service acute care hospital. In the next major development, workers will tie city sanitary and water lines to the State Street mains, laying the infrastructure for the sanitary and water supplies to the new facility. Temporary street closures are needed ... ... Read More
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La Porte, Ind. – La Porte Hospital and community officials turned over the first shovels of dirt where the new La Porte Hospital will be built over the next two years, during a community celebration with about 300 people in attendance. The momentous occasion marks the beginning of the first hospital to be built in La Porte since the current facility opened in 1972. Guided by the theme Look Forward, hospital, city and community officials spoke about building on a legacy of healthcare in La Porte, and ple... ... Read More
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La Porte, Ind. – A pacemaker the size of a large vitamin rests inside the heart of retired Michigan City priest Bob Gehring, and he couldn’t be happier. In fact, he said, he feels better than before, and can’t recall any pain from the procedure whatsoever. Gehring is the recipient of the first leadless pacemaker implanted in the area (La Porte, Porter, Starke, Marshall counties) at La Porte Hospital on June 27. Scott Kaufman, D.O., an electrophysiologist on staff at La Porte Hospital, deployed the world... ... Read More
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La Porte, Ind. – As plans move forward to refine the inside design of the new La Porte Hospital, the project team released a new rendering depicting the outside of the facility, and has announced the selection of a general contractor. The latest rendering – the second version of the hospital design – depicts larger windows and a more modern look, with silver and grey materials and tones that reflect the community’s natural lakeside landscape. The new La Porte Hospital – as announced before – will be a f... ... Read More
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La Porte, Ind. – La Porte Hospital will break ground officially on the new hospital in August this year, but the community will start to see tangible evidence of property preparations when demolition of some hospital-owned structures begins next week. The hospital has earmarked six homes it owns for demolition along State Street, between Teegarden and Tyler streets. The homes will be taken down to prepare land for staging and building of the new facility. The exact footprint of the new hospital has not ... ... Read More
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La Porte, Ind. – La Porte Hospital has opened a new Wound Care Center, combining the expertise of specialized wound care providers and nurses with the resources of an advanced healthcare system. The La Porte Hospital Wound Care Center, located on the first floor of the hospital at 1007 Lincolnway, provides outpatient wound care services for a variety of wounds and conditions. “We are pleased to bring a formalized wound care program to La Porte County and are looking forward to taking care of patients, h... ... Read More
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La Porte, Ind. – The La Porte Hospital Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved a rendering of the new La Porte hospital, marking the next major development of the facility that is expected to open in 2020. The rendering, which may undergo some minor changes before the final design is complete, depicts a view that looks onto the main entrance, and shows the emergency department entrance to the side. “With every major development, our new hospital becomes more of a reality. Seeing what it will look like f... ... Read More
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Westville, Ind. – La Porte Physician Network and La Porte Hospital are bringing primary care back to Westville with the opening of a new primary care clinic on the campus of Purdue University Northwest. The clinic will open Jan. 15, in the Athletic Center connected to the Dworkin Student Services and Activities Complex. The address of the Purdue Northwest Westville Campus is 1401 S. U.S. Highway 421. Care will be provided by Maureen Panares, F-DNP. “The clinic at PNW is a big step toward making primary ... ... Read More
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