Porter Regional Hospital Presents Community Wellness Programs for June 2013

Joint-Replacement1Porter Regional Hospital will present the following free community wellness programs in June:

A Holistic Approach to Pain and Fatigue

Do you ache all over? Are you always tired? Join Family Medicine Physician Dr. Omer Ansari to learn about the integrative holistic approach for the treatment of chronic fatigue and chronic pain. This informative and practical presentation will help you learn of various natural treatment options.

The event will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 5 in the Community Room at Porter Regional Hospital, 85 East US Highway 6 in Valparaiso.

When Joint Replacement is the Best Option

Orthopedic Surgeons Drs. Michael Leland and Anthony Levenda will discuss chronic shoulder and hip pain and help participants learn if they are a candidate for joint replacement surgery. The presentation will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11 at the Radisson, 800 E. 81st Ave. in Merrillville.

Porter Regional Hospital’s community wellness programs are free and refreshments will be provided. Pre-registration is required. To register, click here or call 1-800-541-1861.

Porter Health Care System has two hospital campuses and seven outpatient facilities serving Porter, Lake, LaPorte, Starke, Newton and Jasper counties. With more than 350 physicians representing 50 medical specialties on the medical staff, Porter Health Care System is a leader in technology and overall patient care.