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On April 25, 2024, Northwest Health – Porter celebrated National Doctors’ Day by making a $6,000 donation to the Porter County Emergency Management Agency in honor of its medical staff. This donation is in support of upcoming upgrades to the radio systems at the Porter County Central Dispatch Center (911). The funds will be allocated to volunteer fire departments in the area to assist in covering the cost for reprogramming up to 120 existing portable emergency radios. “We are immensely grateful for the ... ... Read More
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Northwest Health announced that it is using new artificial intelligence (AI) technology aimed at enhancing the speed and accuracy of stroke diagnosis at its hospitals in La Porte, Knox and Valparaiso. This innovative initiative represents a significant step forward in the health system’s commitment to using advanced medical technology to provide top-tier patient care. Stroke, a leading cause of disability and death worldwide, requires swift and accurate diagnosis to ensure timely intervention and treatm... ... Read More
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On April 16, Northwest Health - Porter’s new $ 5.85 million hybrid catheterization laboratory/operating room combination ushered in a more advanced level of cardiovascular technology to the area. The hybrid catheterization lab, or "hybrid cath lab," is a specialized medical suite that combines the capabilities of a traditional cath lab, used for minimally invasive interventional cardiac procedures like angioplasty and stenting, with those of a surgical operating room. This allows for a wider range of ca... ... Read More
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Curious about the science of sleep and its profound impact on your life? If so, join neurologist Asia Filatov, M.D., MBA, to learn more about unlocking the science of sleep and how to establish a good sleep routine at Northwest Health’s next HealthyU wellness seminar. The free event entitled Sweet Dreams: Why Good Sleep Matters will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in the Community Room at Northwest Health – Porter located 85 E. U.S. Hwy. 6 in Valparaiso. Dr. Filatov’s presenta... ... Read More
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When Pam Hoffman, a 73-year-old retired teacher from the Chicago Public School System, moved to La Porte County she remembers being a little nervous about the level of medical care available at a smaller hospital. “At that time, my family and I thought that a small town hospital could never compare to the level of healthcare we had received at the hospitals in Chicago,” said Pam. “Well, I’m alive today to say we had no reason for concern, and to give my family, and my neighbors, peace of mind. The amazi... ... Read More
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To help address hunger throughout the region, the employees throughout Northwest Health collected nearly 800 jars of peanut butter during its Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive in March. All of that peanut butter was then donated to local food pantries including the Sacred Heart Food Pantry in Michigan City, Center Township Trustee’s food pantry in La Porte, the food pantry at Community Services of Starke County, Hilltop Neighborhood House food pantry in Valparaiso and Portage Township community food pant... ... Read More
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This past December, Ruth Johnston returned to the Northwest Health – Porter ICU to provide a holiday meal and a heartfelt thank you to the team that touched her life during an unexpected health scare that could have left her paralyzed. “The doctors called what happened to me a fluke –and it changed my life in a blink of an eye,” said Ruth. “But thanks to the super smart doctors at Northwest Health who worked as a team to figure it out, I’m able to still walk today.” Ruth’s health scare “Looking back, I ... ... Read More
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Northwest Health – La Porte recently honored Justin Pendilla, R.N., with the Daisy Award for exceptional nursing – most notably for his outstanding communication with his patients and their families and always being responsive to their needs. Pendilla, an emergency department nurse, was nominated by a patient’s daughter whose mother was transported by ambulance to the ER at Northwest Health – La Porte after experiencing a heart attack at work. In her letter describing how Pendilla put her mother and fam... ... Read More
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Northwest Health has released its annual community benefit report, outlining the contributions it made to the health of its patients and the impact on the region’s economy last year. Over the course of 2023, Northwest Health shared that the organization provided care at 933,400 patient encounters across its three hospitals, Northwest Medical Group and other sites of care. As a major employer and tax-payer, the report shows the organization was a significant contributor to the economic health of the regi... ... Read More
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On March 20, Northwest Health – Porter added robotic-assisted lung biopsies to its suite of advanced medical procedures for lung conditions. This innovative technology represents a significant milestone in the early detection and treatment of lung cancer, offering patients a minimally invasive approach to obtaining precise diagnostic information. Robotic-assisted lung biopsies combine the knowledge of Northwest Health’s skilled medical team with the precision and dexterity of advanced robotic technology... ... Read More
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