Northwest Health – Porter honored two caregivers in August: Jennifer Carpenter, MSN, RN, PCCN, was the recipient of the DAISY award for exceptional nursing and Wil Ortiz, a security officer, was the recipient of the PETALS award for outstanding...
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Northwest Health Performs Milestone 500th Left Atrial Appendage Closure Heart Procedure
On Thursday, July 6, Northwest Health – Porter performed its 500th left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) procedure. This leading edge stroke risk reduction procedure involves implanting a device that offers patients with non-valvular atrial...
Northwest Health Hosts White Coat Ceremony to Introduce its First Class of Family Medicine Residents
On Monday, June 26, Northwest Health welcomed its first class of family medicine residents with a traditional white coat ceremony, an event where residents receive a long white physician’s coat to ceremoniously welcome them into the medical...
Caregivers Honored at Northwest Health – Porter
Northwest Health – Porter honored two caregivers in May. Sierra Sweeney, BSN, RN, was the recipient of the DAISY award for exceptional nursing and Paul Brandfass, a nursing assistant, was the recipient of the PETALS award for outstanding support...
Ana Ruby Receives the Northwest Health – Porter Nursing Excellence Award
Porter announced that Ana Ruby, RN, has been selected to receive its Nursing Excellence Award for 2023. This peer-nominated award, given in recognition of the critical role nurses play in treating our patients, was open to qualifying RNs and LPNs...
Northwest Health – Porter Honors Exceptional Team Members
Northwest Health – Porter has announced its Team Members of the Year, honoring individuals who were nominated by their peers for their outstanding performance and exemplary service. Ashley Dickinson, Chief Executive Officer, Northwest Health...
Northwest Health – Porter Announces New Board Chairperson
Valparaiso, IN – Ashley Dickinson, Chief Executive Officer for Northwest Health, announced that Karen Allen, RN, PhD, FAAN, will serve as the new chairperson for the Northwest Health - Porter board of trustees. Dr. Allen is the Dean of the...
Northwest Health – Porter Announces New Board Members
Valparaiso, IN – Ashley Dickinson, Chief Executive Officer for Northwest Health, recently welcomed two new members to the Northwest Health - Porter board of trustees: Drs. Douglas Mazurek and Michael Woods. “Our Board of Trustees is a highly...
Northwest Medical Group Welcomes New Primary Care Physician
Northwest Health welcomes board-certified family medicine physician, Ather Malik, D.O., to Northwest Medical Group. Dr. Malik completed a family medicine residency at South Pointe Hospital/Fleet Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio and an emergency...
Clinicians Honored at Northwest Health – Porter
Porter honored two caregivers in November. Jessica Shope, BSN, RN, was the recipient of the DAISY award for exceptional nursing and Laura Shireman, certified nursing assistant, was the recipient of the PETALS award for outstanding support...