La Porte Hospital

Breastfeeding provides benefits to both mom and baby. Breastfeeding mothers have a decreased risk of breast and ovarian cancer, diabetes, and postpartum depression. Breastfed babies have increased protection against illnesses and a lower risk of...

The natural childbirth class is for expectant parents who are interested in a non-medicated birth plan. This class will provide information on how practice physical and emotional coping techniques as well as hands-on comfort measures. The class is...

This class should be taken at approximately 28 weeks of pregnancy. Topics covered include the following: prelude to labor, labor, support techniques to assist the laboring mother, vaginal birth, medical procedures, cesarean sections, postpartum care,...

Join our interactive class where expecting moms, dads, and their supporting friends or family can practice caring for their bundles of joy. Clinical nurse educators with La Porte Hospital’s Birthing & Family Care Center will have mannequins...

This class, for children ages 3 to 7 and their parents, helps brothers and sisters adjust to a new baby in the house. The Super Siblings class is a one-session class that helps prepare children for the new baby and teaches positive sibling skills....

La Porte Hospital continues to expand its Medical Staff with the introduction of ophthalmologist, Enoch Kassa, M.D.  Dr. Kassa’s areas of interest include comprehensive ophthalmology, cataract surgery, micro-invasive glaucoma surgery,...

According to the National Institutes of Health, it is a misconception that as we get older, our sleep needs decline. However, it is true that older adults often do not get the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night. The reasons cited for this...

La Porte, IN – A Taste of Wellness is back by popular demand!  La Porte Hospital is hosting another Taste of Wellness Event, this time at its Lifeworks Campus at 3777 Frontage Road in Michigan City.  This free event, open to the community...

Breakfast anyone?  La Porte Hospital offers a free, monthly breakfast program for all.  Space is limited so registration required.   The programs are part of La Porte Hospital’s HealthPorte program which was created to provide health...

Many research studies show walking to be among the most convenient and effective forms of regular exercise when it comes to overall fitness. If you are looking for a way to kick start your day or want to create a habit of daily exercise, La Porte...