Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a life-threatening emergency that occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating. SCA strikes people of all ages who may seem to be healthy, even children and teens. According to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, SCA...

October is here and Halloween is right around the corner! Start getting into the spirit with tons of fun activities from concerts to festivals to ghost tours. Wherever you are in Northern Indiana this weekend, you can always find an excuse to get...

PulsePoint Respond alerts CPR-trained citizens to cardiac arrest victims nearby so they may administer aid and help save lives Today, La Porte County E-911, along with the City of La Porte HEARTSafe Community Task Force, announced the launch of...

Accepting Grant Applications Beginning May 24 Health Foundation of La Porte (HFL) announces the opening of its grant portal for 2024 Cycle 2 grants. To advance its mission and vision, HFL invites grant proposals for health and wellness projects and...

After eight years as the founding president and CEO of Health Foundation of La Porte (HFL),  Maria Fruth is retiring.   On April 11, 2024, hundreds of community members came to HFL’s Conference & Learning  Center to...

Years of committed work have culminated in a milestone achievement: La Porte is the first city in Indiana to achieve HEARTSafe Community designation.  Earning this designation makes La Porte an official part of the HEARTSafe Community...