The prevalence of prediabetes, a health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes, is increasing worldwide. Actually, more than 96 million American adults— that’s more...
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Northwest Health – La Porte offers community wellness education getting started with a plant-based diet
Join clinical dietician Stephanie Thomas, MHA, BS, RD, CDCES, from Northwest Health – La Porte to learn a fun and practical approach to incorporating plant-based diet practices into your lifestyle. This free program will be held from 9 to...
Back By Popular Demand: Northwest Health – La Porte to Offer Mammograms More Once Again
Due to the community’s positive response to the hospital’s first Mammogram & More special event held in June, Northwest Health – La Porte will be hosting another Mammogram Marathon from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 at the...
Northwest Health: La Porte Named as One of the Best Maternity Hospitals
La Porte has been selected as one of the Best Maternity Hospitals in the United States, one of only 13 Indiana hospitals selected. The selection was announced publicly on May 11, 2022. To ensure quality and validity of the ranking, Newsweek and the...
Live Life GERD Free!
Chronic heartburn and GERD sufferers, say goodbye to antacids, H2 blockers and PPIs for good! The Northwest Medical Group - General Surgery office in La Porte offers the transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) procedure that cuts GERD,...
Northwest Health Offers Community Wellness Education: The Ins and Outs of Colorectal Cancer Screenings
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month and Northwest Health – La Porte is offering a community wellness event, The Ins and Outs of Colorectal Cancer Screenings, on March 24. Join gastroenterologists Dr. Eric Steinberg...
Northwest Health – La Porte Receives ACC Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI Accreditation Provides necessary care, resources to patients with heart attack symptoms
The American College of Cardiology has recognized Northwest Health – La Porte for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Northwest Health – LaPorte was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary...
Northwest Health – La Porte Offers Diabetes Support Group
A Diabetes Support Group offered by Northwest Health – La Porte is meeting on February 28 at 11 a.m. – noon at the Northwest Health medical offices located at 901 Lincolnway in La Porte. Joining the group will be Registered Dietitian, Dee...
Northwest Health – La Porte Welcomes New Board Members
La Porte recently welcomed two new members to the hospital’s board of trustees. Meredith Mohike • Meredith Mohlke is the Major Gifts Officer for Purdue University Northwest. She serves in a number of volunteer and board positions with local...
Northwest Health – La Porte Offers Community Wellness Education Getting Started with a Plant-based Diet
Join a clinical dietician from Northwest Health to learn a fun and practical approach to incorporate plant-based diet practices into your lifestyle. This program is for those interested in simply reducing their consumption of animal foods or in...