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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) have released their first new set of guidelines to minimize hypertension since 2017. The new guidelines emphasize a comprehensive approach to assess cardiovascular risk and focus on preventable lifestyle factors like blood pressure control, alcohol consumption, managing inflammation and staying up to date on recommended vaccines. Maya Kommineni, M.D., MPH, a cardiologist a cardiologist on staff at Northwest Health - Porter, sa... ... Read More

Northwest Health – La Porte was awarded two grants from the Health Foundation of La Porte during the last grant cycle of 2025. The grants were announced on September 25. The Direct Patient Access program provides $30,000 to serve community members who do not have adequate funding for prescribed medications, transportation to and from medical care, nutritional supplements, expenses related to supplies and durable medical equipment, and other needs identified on a case by case basis. The hospital expects ... ... Read More

Northwest Health – La Porte once again earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national organization and advocate for patient safety. An “A” grade is the highest quality and safety measure available. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. “Recognition f... ... Read More

Northwest Health – Porter today announced plans to invest more than $11 million in a multi-year project to increase community access to behavioral health care with new inpatient and intensive outpatient programs and to expand its inpatient rehabilitation services to meet the growing need across Northwest Indiana. Behavioral Health Services The new behavioral health programs will be located at Northwest Health - Portage, 3630 Willowcreek Road, and are expected to open in 2028. Services will include 20 in... ... Read More

Understanding and monitoring your blood pressure is important because it influences nearly every aspect of your health, from heart and kidney function to overall longevity. Recently, the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology released new guidelines that redefine what it means to have healthy blood pressure – and when to take action. When national guidelines change, it can make it challenging to know what numbers are truly considered healthy, which is why Northwest Health – Porter... ... Read More

Halloween was in full swing at Northwest Health – La Porte and Northwest Health – Porter this week, where both hospitals hosted festive Trunk-or-Treat events for their staff and families. The celebrations were filled with creativity, laughter, and plenty of Halloween spirit - showing once again how both hospitals care not just for patients, but for each other. A parking lot at each hospital was transformed into a Halloween wonderland with themed trunks, colorful costumes, face painting, music, and, of c... ... Read More

Northwest Health – La Porte recently completed its first implant procedure offering a new treatment option for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who are unable to tolerate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. Obstructive sleep apnea affects an estimated 22 million Americans. During sleep, the muscles of the throat relax, causing the airway to narrow or close and interrupt normal breathing. Each time this occurs, the brain briefly wakes the person to restore airflow. These repeat... ... Read More

Northwest Health welcomes family medicine nurse practitioner Sarah Gore, DNP, to Northwest Medical Group. Gore has expertise in caring for patients of all ages and collaborating with them to develop an individualized approach to their care. She joined the Northwest Medical Group – Primary Care office at 401 Newporte Blvd., in La Porte. Gore completed her medical education at Valparaiso University. Her specialties include acute disease treatment, chronic disease management, wellness exams, geriatric medi... ... Read More

Northwest Health welcomes cardiologist Sabaa Ahmed, D.O., to La Porte. Dr. Ahmed is committed to helping patients improve their heart health through both treatment and prevention. She is accepting patients at the Northwest Medical Group – Cardiology office at 1331 State St., Suite 140, in La Porte. As an experienced cardiologist, Dr. Ahmed is known for taking time to listen and involve her patients in decisions about their care, helping them feel supported and understood. She specializes in treating a v... ... Read More

This month marks the 10th anniversary of the emergency room at Northwest Health – Valparaiso, located at 2000 Roosevelt Road in Valparaiso. The ER, which opened in 2015, was built in response to the community’s desire for local emergency care following the relocation of Northwest Health – Porter to the north of Valparaiso. Since its opening, the emergency room at Northwest Health’s outpatient center in Valparaiso has cared for tens of thousands of patients, providing quality, around-the-clock care for f... ... Read More