10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, August 24 – August 27

10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, August 24 – August 27 As August comes to a close and fall approaches ever closer, it’s time to reflect on the joys of summer and get outside for one last hurrah! From bike rides to musical performances to summer markets, you’re sure to find something that makes you...

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Northwest Health – Porter announces recipients of Caregiver Awards

Northwest Health – Porter announces recipients of Caregiver Awards Northwest Health – Porter honored two caregivers in August: Jennifer Carpenter, MSN, RN, PCCN, was the recipient of the DAISY award for exceptional nursing and Wil Ortiz, a security officer, was the recipient of the PETALS award for outstanding...

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Northwest Health welcomes two new primary care providers to La Porte County

Northwest Health welcomes two new primary care providers to La Porte County Northwest Health recently welcomed two primary care providers, Brittany Lynn, FNP, and Kayla Turner, FNP-BC, to La Porte County. Lynn will be seeing patients at Northwest Medical Group – Primary Care located at 401 NewPorte Boulevard in La Porte....

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Northwest Health to Present HealthyU Seminar Ease IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome): Successful Strategies to Heal Your Gut

Northwest Health to Present HealthyU Seminar Ease IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome): Successful Strategies to Heal Your Gut An estimated 60 million people — that’s 20 percent of Americans — have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). These people struggle with miserable, often disabling symptoms like bloating, cramps, diarrhea, constipation and pain. Join board-certified...

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LEAP strengthens community relationships with 49th annual golf outing

LEAP strengthens community relationships with 49th annual golf outing Nothing pairs better with a hot summer day than a cool drink, a pristine golf course, and some great company. On Friday, July 14 the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) held its 49th annual Play Day Golf Outing. People and businesses...

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Northwest Medical Group Welcomes Two New Cardiologists to La Porte County

Northwest Medical Group Welcomes Two New Cardiologists to La Porte County Northwest Health welcomes two cardiologists, Jessica Williams, MD, and Ajoe John Kattoor, MD, FACC, FSCAI, to Northwest Medical Group. Dr. Williams will be seeing patients at Northwest Health – Michigan City, located at 3777 N. Frontage Road in...

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Northwest Health Performs Milestone 500th Left Atrial Appendage Closure Heart Procedure

Northwest Health Performs Milestone 500th Left Atrial Appendage Closure Heart Procedure On Thursday, July 6, Northwest Health – Porter performed its 500th left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) procedure. This leading edge stroke risk reduction procedure involves implanting a device that offers patients with non-valvular atrial...

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Northwest Health to Present August HealthyU Seminar Keeping Your Athlete Healthy and in the Game

Northwest Health to Present August HealthyU Seminar Keeping Your Athlete Healthy and in the Game Join orthopedic surgeon and the medical director of sports medicine at Northwest Health, Anthony Levenda, MD, and athletic trainer Danielle McIntyre, LAT, ATC, EMT, to learn best-practices for keeping your student athlete happy, healthy and...

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