Northwest Health Recognized for Excellence in Infant and Maternal Health

Northwest Health Recognized for Excellence in Infant and Maternal Health Northwest Health – Porter was recognized on December 19 by the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA), in partnership with Governor Eric J. Holcomb and State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver, MD, FACEP, for their commitment to infant and maternal...

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Northwest Health to Present January HealthyU Event ‘Got GERD? It’s Time to Heal the Burn’

Northwest Health to Present January HealthyU Event ‘Got GERD? It’s Time to Heal the Burn’ If you are like so many Americans who are having difficulty finding long-term relief from painful, chronic acid reflux or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), it may be time to  consider a minimally invasive procedure that fixes the root...

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Northwest Health – La Porte Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients

Northwest Health – La Porte Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for  Treatment of Heart Attack Patients American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain - MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award recognizes sustained, high level performance in quality of care  Northwest Health – La Porte has received the American College of Cardiology’s...

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Back By Popular Demand: Mammogram Marathon helps more women receive breast cancer screenings

Back By Popular Demand: Mammogram Marathon helps more women receive  breast cancer screenings Due to the community’s positive response to last year’s Mammogram Marathon (Mammothon for short) event, Northwest Health – La Porte hosted a Mammothon at the hospital.   During this special event, women aged 40 or older received their...

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First La Porte Passport to Lifestyle and Health Expo Welcomes Hundreds of Local Older Adults

First La Porte Passport to Lifestyle and Health Expo Welcomes Hundreds of Local Older Adults Many La Porte locals attended the first annual Passport to Lifestyle and Health Expo on Thursday, November 9, at Healthcare Foundation of La Porte’s Conference & Learning Center. Hosted by the Activity Center for Older Adults and co-sponsored...

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Northwest Health – La Porte Gives Next Generation a Glimpse of Medical Career Opportunities

Northwest Health – La Porte Gives Next Generation a Glimpse of Medical Career Opportunities Northwest Health – La Porte gave more than 150 area high school students a first-hand look into healthcare opportunities during a two-day interactive educational program. Getting a true taste of surgical and radiology technology careers, students...

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Northwest Health Hospitals Nationally Recognized with High Hospital Safety Grades from Leapfrog Group

Northwest Health Hospitals Nationally Recognized  with High Hospital Safety Grades from Leapfrog Group New Grade for Fall 2023 is a national recognition for patient safety  Two Northwest Health hospitals received high marks for quality of care today from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient...

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Northwest Health Offers Free CT Lung Cancer Screening to Qualifying Community Members

Northwest Health Offers Free CT Lung Cancer Screening to Qualifying Community Members Thanks to a grant provided by the Indiana Department of Health, Northwest Health – La Porte and Starke are offering free low dose CT Lung Cancer Screenings to residents of Indiana who meet the following eligibility criteria: • Between the age of...

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Northwest Medical Group – Pediatrics Offices Welcomes New Provider to La Porte

Northwest Medical Group – Pediatrics Offices Welcomes New Provider to La Porte Northwest Health welcomes Taylor Green, CPNP-PC, a nurse practitioner specializing in pediatrics to Northwest Medical Group. Green joined the medical practice of Usama Moustafa, MD, Sarah Polistico, MD, and Hadeily Salazar, MD, at Northwest Medical...

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