The American College of Cardiology has recognized Northwest Health – La Porte for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Northwest Health – LaPorte was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary...
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Northwest Health – La Porte Offers Community Wellness Education Getting Started with a Plant-based Diet
Join a clinical dietician from Northwest Health to learn a fun and practical approach to incorporate plant-based diet practices into your lifestyle. This program is for those interested in simply reducing their consumption of animal foods or in...
Read MoreNorthwest Health To Offer Safe Sitter® Course
Northwest Health will offer the nationally recognized Safe Sitter® course for young teens, grades 6-8 at its Northwest Health – La Porte hospital. Dates for this one-day course are June 17 and July 15, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. More than 600,000...
Read MoreDaisy Award for extraordinary nursing announced at Northwest Health – La Porte: Melissa Brajacki
Northwest Health has announced the newest recipient of the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing. Cardiac Cath Lab nurse, Melissa Brajacki, RN, of Northwest Health – La Porte, received the Daisy Award after a patient’s family wrote a heartwarming...
Read MoreNorthwest Health – La Porte Expands Cancer Care Services
Northwest Health – La Porte announced that it is now offering Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) imaging services in La Porte. The PET/CT unit saw its first patient on March 19. A Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan is a...
Read MoreNorthwest Health – La Porte named one of the best hospitals for Maternity Care
La Porte has been selected as one of the Best Maternity Care Hospitals in the United States, one of only six Indiana hospitals selected. The selection was based on quality data collected by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization that...
Read MoreGive your valentines the gift of a healthy heart
This year, Americans will spend approximately $2 billion on candy gifts for the special Valentines in their lives. That’s good news for the chocolate industry, but it’s a whole lot of sugar. If you’re looking for a non-traditional Valentine...
Read MoreNorthwest Health – La Porte Announces Upcoming Diabetes Education Opportunities
Northwest Health – La Porte offers the following diabetes programs – some free of charge – to help patients in the community avoid a diagnosis or manage the disease. Class sizes are limited to ensure proper social distancing, and masks are...
Read MoreNorthwest Health – La Porte and Northwest Health – Starke Announce Employees of the Year
Northwest Health – La Porte and Northwest Health - Starke have announced their selections for Employees of the Year, honoring individuals who were nominated by their peers for their outstanding performance and exemplary service. “Selecting our...
Read MoreNorthwest Health announces recipients of Daisy Award for extraordinary nursing
Northwest Health has named recipients of the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses. This international recognition program was established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes by members of his family. In late 1999, Patrick died at the age of 33 from...
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