Northwest Health joins with Ivy Tech to train more clinicians amid shortage of workers

Northwest Health joins with Ivy Tech to train more clinicians amid shortage of workers Sparked by a national shortage of nurses and other clinicians, Northwest Health is training employees to become nurses, nursing assistants and other clinical professionals. The organization is partnering with Ivy Tech Community College to attract and...

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Amid baby formula shortage Northwest Health – Porter reminds mothers to consider donating to its Milk Depot

Amid baby formula shortage Northwest Health – Porter reminds mothers to consider donating to its Milk Depot Many parents are facing the stress of a baby formula shortage with the recent supply chain disruptions. As a result, the demand for donor breast milk is greater than ever and the milk depot at Northwest Health - Porter is asking all potential donors...

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Taking Care of You and the Place We Call Home – from Northwest Health Chief Executive Officer, Ashley Dickinson

Taking Care of You and the Place We Call Home – from Northwest Health Chief Executive Officer, Ashley Dickinson I write today with appreciation for the team members at Northwest Health who help make our community a healthier, better place to live and gratitude for patients who choose our hospital and medical services for their care. The impact of Northwest...

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Northwest Health – La Porte Recognized for Excellence with ACC Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation

Northwest Health – La Porte Recognized for Excellence with ACC Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation Photo caption: Members of the Cardiac Cath Lab team include front row (left to right) -Jami Jackson and Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Mc Kindra Fletcher, Jr.; second row – Katie Pearson and Jacob Swider; back row – Jackie Farlie and Doug Hynek....

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Northwest Health Adds New Benefits To Help Employees Pay Down Student Loans

Northwest Health Adds New Benefits To Help Employees Pay Down Student Loans Employees of Northwest Health are now eligible for new and enhanced benefits designed as pathways to help them eliminate existing student debt faster, pursue additional professional education, and advance their careers. The goal in introducing...

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Northwest Health – Porter Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Northwest Health – Porter Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade  Two Northwest Health hospitals received high marks for quality of care today. Northwest Health – Porter received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022 and Northwest Health – La Porte received a “B”. This national...

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Northwest Health Expands use of Artificial Intelligence System for Enhanced Colonoscopy Screenings to La Porte

Northwest Health Expands use of Artificial Intelligence System for Enhanced Colonoscopy Screenings to La Porte New Technology Helps Transform Colorectal Cancer Detection Dr. Eric Steinberg At Northwest Health – La Porte, patients receiving a colonoscopy will now have the added benefit of an enhanced screening with the aid of artificial intelligence built...

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