LaPorte Regional Physician Network offers after-hours care six days a week for the convenience of patients. Physicians and nurse specialists provide care Monday through Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Founders’ Square, 1509 State St., LaPorte.

   The following types of illness and injuries are treated: allergy issues, asthma, coughs and colds, bee stings, flu-like symptoms, lacerations, sore throats, sprains and strains, upper respiratory infections, and urinary tract infections, among others.

   Appointments are not necessary but highly encouraged to ensure timely care. To schedule an appointment, call (219) 325-5434 or online at http://www.lrpn.org>  through the Patient Portal.

   LaPorte Regional Physician Network is a network of physicians providing services in office locations throughout LaPorte, Berrien, Lake, Starke, St. Joseph, Marshall, Pulaski, and Porter counties. Specialties include cardiology, convenient care, family care, general surgery, internal medicine, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, pediatrics, physiatry, and women’s care. LRPN partners with LaPorte Regional Health System, benefiting patients through usage of LaPorte Hospital and Starke Memorial Hospital’s facilities, technology and Clarian Health partnership.