HealthPorte Program to Offer Educational, Social Programs for Seniors

Posted on June 4, 2018
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI

Helping those over 50 get healthy and make some new friends is the goal of a new program at Starke Hospital. HealthPorte is a free senior program that began at LaPorte Hospital. Now, it’s expanded to Starke and Porter Regional hospitals, according to a hospital press release.

Among its offerings are a series of lunchtime educational programs on various health care issues. Starke County’s first Lunch & Learn program will be “Alzheimer’s Disease: Know the 10 Signs. Early Detection Matters.” It will be held Thursday, June 28 from 12:15 to 2:00 p.m. at Starke County Community Services in Knox.

Those planning to attend are asked to register in advance online or by calling 888-840-8204. A program on diabetes is planned for late September.

The HealthPorte program also gives members discounts at Starke Hospital’s fitness center, as well as affiliated fitness centers in LaPorte, New Carlisle, and Michigan City. Members may attend any of the programs across the system, including those in Knox, LaPorte, and Valparaiso.

For more information on HealthPorte, contact programming coordinator Karin Birchel at (219) 983-8633.