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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, woman age 40 or older received their annual screening mammogram and were also offered a bit of extra pampering with complimentary snacks and mini-manicures. The hospital called women who have been too busy to schedule their screening and the mammogram technologists extended their hours to accommodate them. “We ... ... Read More

Northwest Health – Porter is proud to have earned an international quality award for its cardiac imaging heart flow program. This award signifies that Northwest Health was in the top 15% of medical centers providing patients with a way for identifying and understanding their heart health by utilizing coronary CT heart flow analysis. Recipients of the award are determined based on metrics assessing the quality and adoption of the analysis within a hospital’s cardiovascular imaging program. The system is ... ... Read More

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 donned gowns and gloves to experience a wide variety of hands-on clinical tests and procedures. The high schools that participated in Northwest Health’s healthcare career-connected learning program included La Porte High School, Michigan City High School, New P... ... Read More

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 50-77 Asymptomatic (no signs or symptoms of lung cancer) A smoking history of 20 packs per year Either a current smoker or have quit smoking within the last 15 years Lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, responsible for... ... Read More

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, M.D., Sarah Polistico, M.D., and Hadeily Salazar, M.D., at Northwest Medical Group – Pediatrics located at 1509 State St. in La Porte. Green received her master of science in nursing from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Indiana and her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Purdue University North... ... Read More

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 care. Northwest Health – Porter received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2023 and Northwest Health – La Porte received a “B”. 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 infecti... ... Read More

Most people pay significant premiums for their health insurance, but not everyone takes full advantage of the benefits of their insurance coverage, especially once the annual deductible has been reached. Using health plan benefits for medical visits, screenings and procedures is the best way to support overall health. And, as 2023 to an end, right now may be the best time to address any outstanding medical needs, by taking advantage of paid-up deductibles or funds available in flexible spending account ... ... Read More

Northwest Health – La Porte will offer the eight-week American Lung Association’s Freedom from Smoking course beginning Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. The course, which is free to La Porte County residents, will be held Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the group fitness room at the Northwest Health Rehabilitation and Wellness facility (the Crossing) located at 1203 Washington Street in La Porte. During the course, participants will work with a trained facilitator and other individuals who want to quit tobacc... ... Read More

Northwest Health – Starke recently honored Orlean Miller, RN, with the DAISY Award for exceptional nursing. Miller, a medical-surgical nurse, was nominated by several patients and their family members for her devotion, kindness and compassionate care. One patient wrote that Orlean monitored her condition closely and helped calm her fears. She added, “We hit if off right away and she always talked to me and my husband about things we had in common. It helped to relax us.” A daughter of another patient de... ... Read More

To learn more about the signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer and why early detection is key in its treatment during National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, join board-certified gastroenterologist Anish Chopra, M.D., as he leads Northwest Health’s next HealthyU wellness seminar entitled Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer: The Key for Survival. The free event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, in the boardroom at Northwest Health – Porter, located at 85 E. U.S. Hig... ... Read More