Contact:
Karen Keltner, Marketing/Communications Specialist
219.263.4656

Porter Health System
Acquires Land for New Replacement Hospital

WHEN: Monday, Oct. 19, 2009
11:30 am

WHO: Jonathan Nalli, Porter CEO, will discuss today’s official closing on the new hospital land – the 105 acres at the intersection of US Highway 6 and State Road 49 and . . .

WHAT: Provide new details on Porter’s next big steps of clearing the land, breaking ground and beginning construction.

WHERE: Porter Valparaiso Hospital Campus
814 LaPorte Ave.
Valparaiso, IN

· Attendees will have an opportunity to view the latest updates in the new hospital’s design and structure, as well as see floor plans for the entire new facility.

· "This long-awaited property acquisition marks another major stride in Porter’s exciting mission to construct a new world-class hospital," states Porter CEO Jonathan Nalli.

· Porter associates, physicians, volunteers and board members will also be on hand for this announcement and celebration.

**PLEASE CALL 219.263.4656 IF YOU WISH TO COVER THIS EVENT**