Northwest Health

The first phase, or salvage phase, of the old La Porte Hospital’s demolition is now complete. The next and final phase of the demolition will begin this summer, announced Ashley Dickinson, Chief Executive Officer, Northwest Health. “Our goal with...

Northwest Health - Porter has launched a new Maternal-Fetal Transport Service to provide medical intervention for mothers-to-be who are experiencing pregnancy complications and need to be transferred to a higher level of care. This service is...

Northwest Health welcomes two board-certified pulmonary and critical care medicine specialists, Zaid Shakir, M.D., and Myrna Orbana, M.D., to Northwest Medial Group. Drs. Shakir and Orbana joined the medical practice of James Anthony, M.D., and...

Northwest Health – La Porte recently welcomed four new members to the hospital’s board of trustees. Jackie Dermody is the Chief Executive Office for Family Advocates, a non-profit agency advocating in the best interests of children and families....

In observance of American Heart Month, Northwest Health will be offering free blood pressure screenings every Tuesday in February. The screenings will be conducted by the hospital’s chest pain and stroke coordinators in the main lobby at each of...

The Northwest Health – La Porte Emergency Department (ED) is now the first and only Accredited Senior-Friendly ED in Northwest and North Central Indiana. The hospital received the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Geriatric Emergency...

A region cardiologist says a healthy lifestyle may be the key to preventing strokes. Strokes, or “brain attacks,” claim the lives of nearly 160,000 Americans each year. As the fifth leading killer and the most common cause of disability, strokes...

Risk Factors for Heart Disease: Don’t Underestimate Stress Stress causes all sorts of things – think sweaty palms, upset stomach or tension headache – but did you know it can also raise your risk of serious heart problems?  To learn how stress...

In order to improve pregnancy outcomes, there are important steps women can take to increase their chances of having a healthy pregnancy and baby - before they ever become pregnant. Preconception care is individualized and designed for women...

Northwest Health recently welcomed triple board-certified maternal – fetal medicine specialist, Guillermo Font, M.D. Dr. Font is now providing ongoing care and management for pregnant women with a history of medical complications or current medical...