Posted on October 5, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), breast cancer is the most common cancer found in women worldwide. To help draw attention to the disease, every year, the month of October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness month.
WHO representatives report that since there are currently no definitive answers about the cause, early detection of the disease is the cornerstone of breast cancer control. Starke County residents who meet certain qualifications are eligible to receive mammograms and subsequent testing and procedures, free of charge.
The services are available at Starke Hospital, thanks to a grant secured by the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte from the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust. One way the Trust raises money for these types of efforts is through the sale of breast cancer awareness license plates.
In order to qualify, women must be older than 39-years-old or have a higher risk of breast cancer. Individuals who satisfy income requirements, as well as people who are uninsured, underinsured or those who have a high deductible plan are also eligible.
The Starke County Chamber of Commerce highlighted this opportunity, noting that no community member should go without a mammogram or necessary follow-up testing due to financial limitations.
Chamber officials encourage community members to ask their primary care provider for a voucher in Starke County and to schedule a screening mammogram as soon as possible.
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Friday, October 5, 2018
Friday, September 29, 2017
Mammogram Vouchers Available During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Posted on September 29, 2017
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is right around the corner, and the Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte is reminding local residents they may be eligible for a free mammogram. Vouchers are available to low-income, uninsured, or under-insured women age 40 and older, as well as those of any age who have a high risk for breast cancer.
The Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte says health care providers in Starke or LaPorte counties may request a voucher for their patients through the end of December. The mammograms would take place at LaPorte Hospital. The vouchers were funded by an $18,000 grant from the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust, with proceeds from the sale of Indiana’s Breast Cancer Awareness license plates.
For more information, call the Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte at 219-326-2471.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is right around the corner, and the Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte is reminding local residents they may be eligible for a free mammogram. Vouchers are available to low-income, uninsured, or under-insured women age 40 and older, as well as those of any age who have a high risk for breast cancer.
The Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte says health care providers in Starke or LaPorte counties may request a voucher for their patients through the end of December. The mammograms would take place at LaPorte Hospital. The vouchers were funded by an $18,000 grant from the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust, with proceeds from the sale of Indiana’s Breast Cancer Awareness license plates.
For more information, call the Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte at 219-326-2471.
Monday, August 28, 2017
Mobile Health Units to Provide Information & Screenings in September
Posted on August 28, 2017
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
The Wellness Outreach Professionals with the Mobile Health Unit of the La Porte Hospital will be making stops around the community during national prostate cancer awareness month. La Porte County and Starke County will have Mobile Health Units set up in various places throughout the month of September in order to provide men’s health education and promote the importance of colorectal cancer screenings.
Take-home colorectal cancer screening kits will be available. These kits do not replace regular check-ups or the recommended colonoscopy screening at age 50 but that they can help detect warning signs of colon cancer or other conditions. Screenings kits and Mobile Health Unit visits are made possible by the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte.
Dates, times and locations of the Mobile Health Unit visits are as follows,
La Porte County:
September 6 from 10:30 – Noon at Kabelin’s, 512 Andrew Ave, La Porte
September 8 from 10 – 11 a.m. at LaCrosse Public Library, 307 Main St., LaCrosse
September 11 from 9-10 a.m. at La Porte County Family YMCA, 901 Michigan Ave., La Porte
September 11 from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at La Porte Hospital, 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte
September 12 from 9-10:30 a.m. at Good Will Industries, 1509 E. Lincolnway, La Porte
September 12 from 11 a.m. – Noon at Salvation Army, 3240 Monroe St., La Porte
September 15 from 10-11:30 a.m. at La Porte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., La Porte
September 19 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Kroger, 55 Pine Lake Ave., La Porte
September 19 from 1-2:30 p.m. at Al’s Supermarket, 702 E. Lincolnway, La Porte
September 20 from Noon-1:30 p.m. at The Pax Center, 605 Washington St., La Porte
Starke County:
September 22 from 1:30-3 p.m. at Bailey’s Discount Center, 5900 S. Range Rd., North Judson
September 28 from 1-2:30 p.m. at Starke Hospital, 102 E Culver Rd., Knox
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
The Wellness Outreach Professionals with the Mobile Health Unit of the La Porte Hospital will be making stops around the community during national prostate cancer awareness month. La Porte County and Starke County will have Mobile Health Units set up in various places throughout the month of September in order to provide men’s health education and promote the importance of colorectal cancer screenings.
Take-home colorectal cancer screening kits will be available. These kits do not replace regular check-ups or the recommended colonoscopy screening at age 50 but that they can help detect warning signs of colon cancer or other conditions. Screenings kits and Mobile Health Unit visits are made possible by the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte.
Dates, times and locations of the Mobile Health Unit visits are as follows,
La Porte County:
September 6 from 10:30 – Noon at Kabelin’s, 512 Andrew Ave, La Porte
September 8 from 10 – 11 a.m. at LaCrosse Public Library, 307 Main St., LaCrosse
September 11 from 9-10 a.m. at La Porte County Family YMCA, 901 Michigan Ave., La Porte
September 11 from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at La Porte Hospital, 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte
September 12 from 9-10:30 a.m. at Good Will Industries, 1509 E. Lincolnway, La Porte
September 12 from 11 a.m. – Noon at Salvation Army, 3240 Monroe St., La Porte
September 15 from 10-11:30 a.m. at La Porte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., La Porte
September 19 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Kroger, 55 Pine Lake Ave., La Porte
September 19 from 1-2:30 p.m. at Al’s Supermarket, 702 E. Lincolnway, La Porte
September 20 from Noon-1:30 p.m. at The Pax Center, 605 Washington St., La Porte
Starke County:
September 22 from 1:30-3 p.m. at Bailey’s Discount Center, 5900 S. Range Rd., North Judson
September 28 from 1-2:30 p.m. at Starke Hospital, 102 E Culver Rd., Knox
Friday, August 25, 2017
8/25-27/2017 Tour de La Porte Starts Today!
Posted on August 25, 2017
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
More than one-thousand people from various cities and states will gather this weekend for fun and fundraising at the 16th annual Tour de La Porte walking, running and cycling event sponsored by the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte. 100 percent of proceeds from the event go to benefit local cancer patients directly. The money can assist with things like treatment, medication and wigs as well as in town and out of town transportation costs and even child care.
The weekend-long event kicks off today at 5:30 p.m. with the 5K Trail Walk&Run. Early packet pick up and onsite registration and check-in will be going from 2:00 until 7:30 p.m. Individuals who have not registered online can register during this time. Be sure to indicate how many events you’d like to participate in. Registering for more than one event results in a discounted price.
Tonight, participants have a chance to carbo-load at a spaghetti dinner sponsored by the Rotary Club of La Porte. The dinner starts at 4:00 and ends at 7 p.m. The cost to attend is $7 for adults and $4 for children.
Saturday is chock-full of events for people of all ages. On-site registration and pre-registered check-in will begin at 5:30 a.m. The Road Walk&Run half marathon begins at 6:30 a.m., the 10K starts at 7:15 a.m. and the 5K will take off at 7:45 a.m. The award ceremony will commence at approximately 8:45 a.m.
Saturday will also feature a mini fun run at about 9:30 a.m. for kids up to age 8. Children can run either 100 or 250 meters, depending on age. Prizes will be passed out to all fun run participants.
Sunday is the cycling event and all individuals are required to wear helmets. On-site registration and check-in begins at 6 a.m. For the first time this year the race will feature group starts; 100 mile & 60 mile groups leaves at 6:30 a.m., the 40 mile group will leave an hour later and the 25&15 mile groups leave at 8:30 a.m.
Individuals are free to pick a time to leave if they don’t want to join the group, however, CEO of the Healthcare Foundation Maria Fruth warns cyclists doing the longer routes should leave as early as possible so safety and gear stops will be available to them.
Fruth has been involved with the event for years and is thrilled about what it means for the La Porte community. She told WKVI, “I have been doing the tour since day one and I have seen the incredible growth and the incredible impact it brings to the community. I’m very grateful that we can continue to do this.” She said they carry on the legacy of the La Porte Hospital Foundation by not only bringing special events like this but by continuing the tradition of assisting people locally.
All Events start and finish at Cummings Lodge at 350 Grangemouth Road in La Porte. If you’re interested in learning more about this charitable initiative check out their website here.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
More than one-thousand people from various cities and states will gather this weekend for fun and fundraising at the 16th annual Tour de La Porte walking, running and cycling event sponsored by the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte. 100 percent of proceeds from the event go to benefit local cancer patients directly. The money can assist with things like treatment, medication and wigs as well as in town and out of town transportation costs and even child care.
The weekend-long event kicks off today at 5:30 p.m. with the 5K Trail Walk&Run. Early packet pick up and onsite registration and check-in will be going from 2:00 until 7:30 p.m. Individuals who have not registered online can register during this time. Be sure to indicate how many events you’d like to participate in. Registering for more than one event results in a discounted price.
Tonight, participants have a chance to carbo-load at a spaghetti dinner sponsored by the Rotary Club of La Porte. The dinner starts at 4:00 and ends at 7 p.m. The cost to attend is $7 for adults and $4 for children.
Saturday is chock-full of events for people of all ages. On-site registration and pre-registered check-in will begin at 5:30 a.m. The Road Walk&Run half marathon begins at 6:30 a.m., the 10K starts at 7:15 a.m. and the 5K will take off at 7:45 a.m. The award ceremony will commence at approximately 8:45 a.m.
Saturday will also feature a mini fun run at about 9:30 a.m. for kids up to age 8. Children can run either 100 or 250 meters, depending on age. Prizes will be passed out to all fun run participants.
Sunday is the cycling event and all individuals are required to wear helmets. On-site registration and check-in begins at 6 a.m. For the first time this year the race will feature group starts; 100 mile & 60 mile groups leaves at 6:30 a.m., the 40 mile group will leave an hour later and the 25&15 mile groups leave at 8:30 a.m.
Individuals are free to pick a time to leave if they don’t want to join the group, however, CEO of the Healthcare Foundation Maria Fruth warns cyclists doing the longer routes should leave as early as possible so safety and gear stops will be available to them.
Fruth has been involved with the event for years and is thrilled about what it means for the La Porte community. She told WKVI, “I have been doing the tour since day one and I have seen the incredible growth and the incredible impact it brings to the community. I’m very grateful that we can continue to do this.” She said they carry on the legacy of the La Porte Hospital Foundation by not only bringing special events like this but by continuing the tradition of assisting people locally.
All Events start and finish at Cummings Lodge at 350 Grangemouth Road in La Porte. If you’re interested in learning more about this charitable initiative check out their website here.
Friday, August 18, 2017
10/17/2017 Starke County Community Health Fair
Join us for this FREE health fair on Tuesday October 17, 2017 from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Knox Community Middle School Gym (901 South Main Street, Knox, Indiana). You can register at Starke County Community Health Fair.
Interactive health exhibits:
Thank you to the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte for continued support of health events in La Porte and Starke Counties!
Interactive health exhibits:
- Free health screenings! Blood pressure, BMI, Cholestrol, Hip/Knee/Back, Diabetes
- Free flu shots (while supplies last) (We will hold some for those who need to arrive between 5-7 p.m.)
- Ask-a-Provider with doctors and nurses in Knox and North Judson
- CPR demonstrations
- Cardio Pounding demonstrations
- Self Defense demonstrations
- Healthy snack samples
- Live radio broadcast with WKVI
- Community vendors
Thank you to the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte for continued support of health events in La Porte and Starke Counties!
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Vouchers Available for Free Mammograms
Posted on July 26, 2017
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Women in Starke or La Porte Counties who do not have the resources to pay for screening and diagnostic mammograms may apply for a voucher for these services.
Vouchers are available for low-income, uninsured or underinsured women age 40 and older and women of any age who are at-risk for breast cancer. Women should contact their physician’s office to see if they meet the qualifications for a voucher.
Vouchers are made available thanks to grant funding through the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust. $18,000 in grant money was secured for this year to help in this effort.
Contact the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte for more information at (219) 326-2471.
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Women in Starke or La Porte Counties who do not have the resources to pay for screening and diagnostic mammograms may apply for a voucher for these services.
Vouchers are available for low-income, uninsured or underinsured women age 40 and older and women of any age who are at-risk for breast cancer. Women should contact their physician’s office to see if they meet the qualifications for a voucher.
Vouchers are made available thanks to grant funding through the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust. $18,000 in grant money was secured for this year to help in this effort.
Contact the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte for more information at (219) 326-2471.
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