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Knowing how she felt at 37, Courtney Ray couldn’t imagine her life 30 years down the road. “It wasn’t sustainable, and I knew additional health problems weren’t off the table and could have been just a matter of months away,” she said. Even the short walk from the parking lot to the elevator at doctor’s appointments became a built-in pause, a moment to catch her breath before taking the next step. At just over 500 pounds, Courtney recalls how ordinary moments of everyday life often felt like uphill batt... ... Read More

Today’s surgical advances are helping patients heal better, feel better and get back to life sooner. The community is invited to hear more about how surgery has changed – and continues to change – in a friendly, easy-to-understand talk with Northwest Health General Surgeon Jeremy Luedtke, M.D. Northwest Health will offer the free talk, “What’s New in Surgery (and Why It’s Good News for Patients),” from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Aug. 27, 2025, at Northwest Health – Porter, Community Room, 85 E. U.S. Highway 6, ... ... Read More

Northwest Health has developed an exciting new initiative designed to empower our community to live longer, healthier lives. Enjoy the Ride: Navigating a Longer, Healthier Life is a FREE 12-day, longevity-focused email series launching on Sept. 15. Its goal is to share actionable information based on current health and wellness research. According to the CDC, Americans’ average lifespan is longer than ever – 74.8 years for men and 80 for women. But Americans’ healthspan – how long a person is healthy an... ... Read More

Struggling to hear conversations, the TV or everyday sounds once easily noticed may be a sign of hearing loss. Left unaddressed, it can lead to frustration, social withdrawal and difficulty staying engaged in daily activities. Northwest Health – Porter will offer a one-hour seminar called, “Hearing Loss – and What You Can Do About It,” for individuals or family members of someone who may be experiencing difficulty hearing or showing signs of hearing loss. The free seminar will take place from 5 p.m. to ... ... Read More

Northwest Health – Porter will host an open house to give community members an up-close look at its newest high-tech surgical robot and how it’s transforming the future of surgery. The community is invited to “Meet the Robot” during an open house from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 29, in the Community Room at Northwest Health – Porter, 85 E. U.S. Highway 6, Valparaiso. Area residents are welcome to drop in any time during the open house and “test drive” the latest technology used in minimally invasive... ... Read More

For patients about to be discharged from the hospital, it’s common to worry about whether they are ready to manage their recoveries on their own. The rehabilitation process after some health events is as critical as the treatment itself, often playing a role in long-term outcomes and quality of life. Northwest Health is pleased to announce a new Transitional Care Program at the Northwest Health – Starke hospital aimed at helping patients with this important phase of recovery. Sometimes referred to as a ... ... Read More

Northwest Health is welcoming general surgeon Jeremy Luedtke, M.D., back to Northwest Medical Group. Dr. Luedkte practiced at the Northwest Medical Group – General Surgery office in La Porte for several years before relocating to Wisconsin and has now returned to the organization. With nearly 20 years of experience in providing advanced surgical care, Dr. Luedtke brings experience along with a caring bedside manner and clinical excellence to the region. He is accepting new patients at the Northwest Medi... ... Read More

Students Learn Home Alone Safety & More Northwest Health - La Porte has opened registration for its Safe Sitter® course on July 22. The course is for students in grades 6-8 who are, or will be, baby sitters. The class will be offered at the hospital which is located at 1331 State Street in La Porte, in the Pine Lake Conference Room. More than 775,000 young teens have graduated from the medically-accurate Safe Sitter® program which teaches how, why, and where injuries happen so they can be prevented.... ... Read More

The summer heat is on, and many experts predict that 2025 could surpass 2024 as the hottest year on record in the United States. According to Northwest Medical Group Family Medicine physician, Taiwo Falaiye, M.D., warmer temperatures often bring more patients to the emergency department with symptoms of heat-related illnesses. “An increase in outdoor activity is one of the reasons we all enjoy the summer months, but heat waves can create dangerous conditions for anyone spending a prolonged amount of tim... ... Read More

Northwest Health – La Porte has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. The hospital is one of only 323 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes Northwest Health – La Porte’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and signifies that it has reached an aggressive goal of treating these patients to the standard levels of care as outlined by the Amer... ... Read More