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La Porte, Starke counties, Ind. – The Mobile Health Unit of La Porte Hospital will be out in the community throughout November to educate the community about diabetes and to provide free blood sugar screenings. Early detection of health issues is the key to successful outcomes. Dates and times of the Mobile Health Unit visits are: 1-2:30 p.m., Nov. 2, Al's Supermarket, 3535 Franklin St., Michigan City 10-11 a.m., Nov. 3, La Porte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., La Porte 9-10 a.m., Nov. 6, La Po... ... Read More

Knox, Ind. – Starke Hospital offers a variety of diabetes education and programs to the community, some free of charge. Classes are as follows: Free Pre-Diabetes Classes Come learn about the risk factors for diabetes and steps to manage pre-diabetes. All are welcome; registration is not required. Classes meet the third Monday of every month from Noon to 1 p.m. in the Starke Hospital Conference Room, 102 E. Culver Road, Knox. Diabetes Self-Management Classes This is a comprehensive program to empower you... ... Read More

Knox, Ind. – Registration is still open for the Starke County Community Health Fair presented by Starke Hospital. The event is from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. on October. 17 at Knox Middle School, 902 S. Main St., Knox. Park in the lot off Shield Street and enter the gym in the back. To register, visit starkehealthfair.eventbrite.com . Walk-ins will be welcome, but advanced registration is encouraged. “October is a great time to really be thinking about what you and your family’s needs might be related to health,”... ... Read More

Knox, Ind. – The Starke County Community Health Fair presented by Starke Hospital is slated for October this year – a move that will help the hospital educate the community about important preventive health measures to consider before winter hits. In previous years, the health fair has taken place in May, but a committee decided to switch it to fall this year. “October is a great time to really be thinking about what you and your family’s needs might be related to health,” said Stacey Kellogg, regional ... ... Read More

La Porte, Ind. – La Porte Hospital CEO Ashley Dickinson announced today Drew Keesbury has been selected as Chief Financial Officer for La Porte and Starke Hospitals. Keesbury was selected after a series of interviews with hospital staff. Keesbury obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne, and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. Previously, he operated as controller for Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne. Most recently, he serv... ... Read More

Knox, Ind. – Patients who need to be screened for lung cancer now have access to a Designated Lung Cancer Screening Center at Starke Hospital in Knox. The designation was given by the American College of Radiology (ACR) after a voluntary rigorous review of the hospital’s lung cancer screening program to ensure it meets or exceeds high standards. Starke Hospital already is accredited by the ACR for CT chest imaging, which was a requirement to become a designated lung cancer screening center. “This design... ... Read More

Knox, Ind. – When you’re sick, nothing feels better than a comfortable bed. Patients admitted to Starke Hospital are now experiencing a new level of comfort and safety since the hospital invested in new hospital beds for the second floor medical/surgical unit. The 12 new beds and mattresses – a $96,000 investment – offer a high-tech advantage over traditional hospital beds, and improve patient comfort and safety. “The features of these beds are advanced, including side rails that offer different support... ... Read More

The Mobile Health Unit of La Porte Hospital will be out in the community throughout March to educate on colorectal cancer prevention during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Take-home test kits will be available. Colorectal cancer affects men and women of all racial and ethnic groups, and is most often found in people ages 50 or older. In the U.S., it is the third most common cancer for both men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The best way to prevent col... ... Read More

La Porte, Starke counties, Ind. – With February as National Heart Month, La Porte Hospital Wellness Outreach and La Porte Physician Network offices – including cardiologists – are offering free blood pressure screenings and education on unique heart topics throughout La Porte and Starke counties. Free blood pressure screenings will be available at the following times and locations throughout February: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., every Thursday at the Heart & Vascular Center, 1st floor, 901 Lincolnway, La Porte... ... Read More