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Northwest Health has released its annual community benefit report, outlining the contributions it made to the health of its patients and the impact on the region’s economy last year. Over the course of 2023, Northwest Health shared that the organization provided care at 933,400 patient encounters across its three hospitals, Northwest Medical Group and other sites of care. As a major employer and tax-payer, the report shows the organization was a significant contributor to the economic health of the regi... ... Read More
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The inpatient rehabilitation floor at Northwest Health – Portage recently enhanced the way they celebrate patients who have successfully completed, or graduated from, their intensive rehabilitation programs and are now ready to embark on the next chapter of their lives with renewed strength and vitality. "We are thrilled to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating patients. Their determination, hard work, and resilience have been truly inspiring,” said Jennifer Sobczynski, manager of the Inpatien... ... Read More
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James Leonard, D.O., FACEP, the chief executive officer for Northwest Health – Porter has appointed Gena DeMuth, MS, BSN, RN, CEN, as the hospital’s chief nursing officer (CNO). With an extensive background in nursing leadership and a passion for patient care, DeMuth brings a wealth of experience to Northwest Health - Porter. As the CNO, she will oversee all nursing operations, ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained and that Northwest Health patients receive the utmost attention and suppo... ... Read More
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Simon Ratliff, chief executive officer at Northwest Health- La Porte and Northwest Health – Starke, has appointed Andrea Back, BSN, as its new director of quality and patient experience champion. In her new role, Back will oversee all aspects of quality assurance, patient safety and patient experience initiatives at Northwest Health – La Porte and Starke. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for improving patient outcomes, she will work closely with the medical staff and administrative team to ... ... Read More
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Simon K. Ratliff has been named the new chief executive officer (CEO) at Northwest Health – La Porte and Northwest Health – Starke. Ratliff has served as Interim CEO for the hospitals since February 5 of this year. Ratliff has more than two decades of healthcare leadership experience serving at both large and small organizations. Most recently he served as President and CEO at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital in Northeastern Pennsylvania, where he was responsible for a 412-bed hospital with a medical staff... ... Read More
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Northwest Health recently welcomed neurologist, Asia Filatov, M.D., MBA, to Northwest Medical Group. Dr. Filatov joined the practice of Richard Strawsburg, M.D., at Northwest Medical Group – Neurology and will be seeing patients at Northwest Health – Valparaiso, 2000 Roosevelt Road, Suite 201 in Valparaiso. Dr. Filatov received her medical degree from Caribbean Medical University in Rosemont, Illinois, and completed a residency in neurology at the University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Filatov ... ... Read More
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Join board-certified gastroenterologist Eric Steinberg, M.D., to learn more about the risk factors that contribute to colon cancer, why it’s on the rise in younger adults in the U.S., as well as diet and lifestyle changes that help prevent it at Northwest Health’s next HealthyU wellness seminar. The free event entitled Colon Cancer: Preventable, Treatable, Beatable will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Health Foundation of La Porte located at 140 East Shore Parkwa... ... Read More
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Join board-certified colorectal surgeon D. Owen Young, M.D., to learn what colon cancer is, why it’s on the rise in younger adults, the importance of early detection and the most effective treatment options at Northwest Health’s next HealthyU wellness seminar. The free event entitled Screen for Life: Colon Cancer Awareness will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 in the Community Room at Northwest Health – Porter located 85 E. U.S. Hwy. 6 in Valparaiso. During his presentatio... ... Read More
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This story was originally reported by the La Porte County Herald - Dispatch As part of American Heart Month, Northwest Health-La Porte took a moment to honor those who battle with, or are supporting those who are battling with, cardiovascular disease. On Feb. 8, the public was invited to gather in the hospital’s lobby to hear Stories from the Heart – an event held to discuss the effects of cardiovascular disease. Those gathered learned how cardiovascular disease affects both men and women, how they can ... ... Read More
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This article was originally published by the Northwest Indiana Times One patient thought all she had was heartburn. Another patient was just for a checkup. They both had heart problems. Rivich spoke Wednesday during the Stories from the Heart program at Northwest Health-Porter, while Bob Szot addressed the annual Hearts of Hope campaign Thursday at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Northwest Health CEO Dr. James Leonard said heart attacks are the leading cause of death in the U.S. He quoted the Ce... ... Read More
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