Northwest Health – Porter is offering a new FDA-approved technique to treat severely calcified cardiovascular disease. Dr. Anshuman Das, interventional cardiologist with Northwest Medical Group performed the first Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy...
Read MoreFive Tips for Managing Spring Allergies
While Spring brings sunshine, emerging greenery and longer days, many people dread this season for the sinus pressure, headaches, itchy eyes and respiratory problems it brings. More than 50 million people suffer with nasal allergies and half of those...
Read MoreNorthwest Health Hospital Earns Echocardiography Reaccreditation for Cardiac Imaging
Echocardiography is used to assess different areas of the heart and can detect heart disease or signs of serious conditions. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, followed closely by stroke as the fourth highest cause of...
Read MoreNorthwest Health Names Recipients of the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing
On March 11, Northwest Health announced recipients of the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing. Three team members from the Emergency Department at Northwest Health – Porter were selected: Dana Dutz, RN, Melissa Parker, RN and Laura (Lulu) White,...
Read MoreNorthwest Health – Porter Recognized for Higher Quality in Maternity Care
Northwest Health - Porter has been recognized by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield with a Blue Distinction® Centers (BDC) for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Racial and ethnic disparities are...
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 – Porter Offers Diabetes Education Opportunities
Northwest Health – Porter offers the following diabetes programs 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 required. Pre-registration is...
Read MoreNorthwest Health – Porter names employees of the year
Northwest Health – Porter has announced its selections for Employees of the Year, honoring individuals who were nominated by their peers for their outstanding performance and exemplary service. The winners are as follows: Peggy Banks, RN –...
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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