To learn more about the signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer and why early detection is key in its treatment during National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, join board-certified gastroenterologist Anish Chopra, MD, as he leads Northwest Health’s next HealthyU wellness seminar entitled Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer: The Key for Survival. The free event will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 in the Boardroom at Northwest Health – Porter, located at 85 E. U.S. Highway 6 in Valparaiso.
During his talk, Dr. Chopra will explain what pancreatic cancer is, the things you can do now to help lower your risk as well as the medical advancements that are leading to both earlier diagnoses and more effective treatment options.
HealthyU is a wellness series developed by Northwest Health to provide the community with relevant health and wellness topics. The free seminars are geared to answer you and your families’ questions and provide simple and actionable steps to improve your quality of life and help you stay healthy.
To register for Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer: The Key for Survival, visit: nwhinfo.com/pancreatic.
Registration is encouraged and heart-healthy snacks will be available. For questions, call 219-262-6446.
About Northwest Health
Northwest Health is a comprehensive healthcare system committed to providing communities in Northwest Indiana with high-quality, accessible healthcare—from highly specialized care and surgical services to more routine primary care. The system of more than 60 access points includes three hospitals, five emergency departments, urgent care centers, outpatient surgery centers, an ambulance service, and physician offices. Northwest Health – Porter is owned, in part, by physicians. A team of more than 3,000 employees work together with the more than 700 physicians on its medical staffs. For more information, visit NWHealthIN.com.
