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Students to Learn Home Alone Safety & More Northwest Health - La Porte will be offering Safe Sitter® courses this summer for students in grades 6-8. The class will be offered at the hospital which is located at 1331 State Street in La Porte, in the Pine Lake Conference Room. Two class dates are available to choose from: June 9, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. or July 22, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 775,000 young teens have graduated from the medically-accurate program which teaches how, why, and... ... Read More

Every second counts when a stroke occurs, which is why it is critical to recognize early warning signs so that patients have the best chance at recovery and survival. Northwest Health – La Porte will host a free community seminar called “Stroke Out Stroke: Know the Signs, Know the Risks” from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in the Pine Lake Conference Room, 1331 State St. During the HealthyU community wellness seminar, Amanda Elkins, BSN, RN, stroke coordinator, will discuss stroke awar... ... Read More

For years, minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery has been offered at Northwest Health - Porter and today we’ve taken another step forward to provide our patients with access to the latest technology. This new technology helps surgeons minimize trauma to surrounding tissues and can lead to faster recovery times and shorter hospital stays for patients. It is the only system of its kind in Northwest Indiana. This investment demonstrates Northwest Health’s commitment to providing patients with the hig... ... Read More

Northwest Health welcomes cardiothoracic surgeon Sinan Simsir, M.D., to Northwest Medical Group. With more than 20 years of experience in treating complex heart and lung conditions, Dr. Simsir brings advanced surgical knowledge and a patient-centered approach to the region. He joined Northwest Medical Group - Cardiothoracic Surgery office located at 85 E. U.S. Highway 6, Suite 310, in Valparaiso. Dr. Simsir’s experience includes the use of ventricular assist devices (VAD), mitral valve repair, repair of... ... Read More

Northwest Health – La Porte once again earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national organization and advocate for patient safety. An “A” grade is the highest quality and safety mark available. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. “I’m grateful eve... ... Read More

Northwest Health is proud to announce the success of its Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive, collecting a total of 12,975 jars of peanut butter and other nut butter to support local food banks and fight hunger in the communities we serve. These donations will help stock the shelves at The PAX Center in La Porte, Community Services of Starke County, and the Foodbank of Northwest Indiana, providing much-needed sustenance to families in need. A heartfelt thank you goes to the Northwest Medical Group clinics,... ... Read More

In celebration of National Doctors’ Day on March 30, Northwest Health’s three hospitals showed appreciation for its dedicated physicians by donating a total of $14,000 local nonprofit organizations. National Doctors’ Day is a special occasion to recognize and thank doctors for their unwavering compassion and commitment to improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities. It serves as a time to honor their tireless efforts and heroic contributions. The following organizations received d... ... Read More

Northwest Health is committed to removing the barriers many women face in receiving timely breast cancer screenings by offering walk-in mammogram screenings in La Porte and Starke Counties during the week of April 21. From April 21 - 28, women aged 40 and older can skip the usual appointment scheduling and doctor’s orders. Instead, they can walk in directly to receive their annual screening mammogram at the following locations: Northwest Health – La Porte, 1331 State Street, La Porte, IN Monday thru Thu... ... Read More

Northwest Health welcomes family nurse practitioner Amanpreet Kaur, FNP-BC, to Northwest Medical Group. Kaur joined the Northwest Medical Group - Primary Care office located at 3012 Franklin St., in Michigan City. Kaur received her master of science in family nurse practitioner and her bachelor of science in nursing from Indiana University South Bend. As a family nurse practitioner, Kaur cares for patients of all ages. She specializes in several areas of family medicine including annual physicals, well-... ... Read More

Fuel to Heal: The Food & Fitness Formula is a free seminar open to the community. It will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m., in the Community Room at Northwest Health – Porter, 85 East US Highway 6, in Valparaiso. We’ve been told that nutritious food and exercise are important for good health, but new studies show they have even more power than was thought. Join Artemii Lazarev, M.D., internal medicine physician with Northwest Medical Group, as he explores new information about the power... ... Read More