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On October 1, cardiac electrophysiologists at Northwest Health – Porter performed its first pulsed field ablation, an innovative new cardiac ablation therapy to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common heart rhythm disorder in adults. When a person has AFib, the normal beating in the heart is irregular and blood doesn’t flow as well as it should from the atria to the lower chambers of the heart. Traditional ablation therapies rely on thermal or cryogenic energy to disrupt the irregular electric... ... Read More

On Monday, September 22, Northwest Health welcomed urologist David Kraklau, M.D., to Northwest Medical Group. Dr. Kraklau joins Dr. Subba Rao Nagubadi at Northwest Medical Group – Urology and is seeing patients at the Medical Offices at Northwest Health – La Porte, 1331 State Street, Suite 340, La Porte, Indiana. Dr. Kraklau treats all types of urology disorders including cancer, kidney stones, urinary tract symptoms, prostate conditions and erectile and genital disorders. He also performs vasectomies. ... ... Read More

Northwest Health – Porter announced today that it has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality® orthopedic facility for total joint replacement surgery. The hospital earned the Institute of Quality status by consistently delivering safe, effective care. Aetna makes information about the quality and cost of that care available to its members. This helps them identify hospitals that meet their health care needs. “The medical staff and employees at Northwest Health – Porter are dedicated to delivering... ... Read More

Northwest Health – La Porte is proud to announce the certification of its cardiovascular rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of the hospital’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care. Cardiovascular rehabilitation programs are designed to help people with cardiac problems (e.g., heart attacks, coronary artery bypass graft surgery) recover faster and liv... ... Read More

September is a good time to review health insurance policies to ensure you will get the most out of plan benefits, especially if you have already met the annual deductible. Many insurance plans will cover most, if not all, costs for eligible medical procedures and treatments once an individual meets the deductible and out of pocket maximum, making the remainder of the year an opportune time to schedule any necessary or elective medical procedures that may have been postponed to reduce out-of-pocket expe... ... Read More

Greg Kennedy, a 64-year-old biologist, was in Northwest Indiana on business when he experienced sudden cardiac arrest, a life-threatening condition caused by an electrical malfunction of the heart that can quickly turn fatal if the person does not get immediate treatment. “According to my co-workers, I was eating breakfast at the hotel restaurant when suddenly, without warning, I froze and collapsed. I have no memory of it,” recalls Greg. Greg’s team members – who were all trained in CPR - immediately c... ... Read More

Did you know that nearly half of all adults in the United States have diabetes and in many cases, it could have been prevented or slowed? To learn how you or a loved one can prevent diabetes and the complications it causes, join Clarise Largen, BSN, RN, CDCES, licensed diabetes educator, as she presents a free HealthyU wellness seminar, Diabetes: Prevent it, Delay it, Put it into Remission. The seminar will be held from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, at the Healthcare Foundation of La Por... ... Read More

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has designated Northwest Health – Porter as a HeartCARE Center of excellence, only the second hospital in Indiana to receive this honor. ACC bestows this designation on hospitals for their ongoing commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. Northwest Health – Porter was awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence in July based on meeting accreditation criteria, and through their ongoing performance registry repor... ... Read More

Northwest Health announced it is opening registration for its Diabetes Prevention Program. The program was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which has partnered with organizations like Northwest Health with the goal of preventing type 2 diabetes. This yearlong program, which will be held at Northwest Health – La Porte, will begin on August 1, 2024. The organization hopes to attract individuals who are at risk for type 2 diabetes and have not yet been successful making re... ... Read More

Improving your heart health goes beyond adjusting your diet or fitting in a 30-minute gym session. According to Dr. Maya Kommineni, cardiologist with Northwest Medical Group, you can give it a boost just by adopting these three habits. Follow a Mediterranean Diet Ditch the highly processed foods and follow more of a Mediterranean diet that includes loading your plate with fruits and vegetables instead. Science shows that not only are they packed with essential vitamins and minerals, but they also help p... ... Read More