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Northwest Health – Porter now offers an affordable heart scan. The heart scan is a noninvasive, painless cardiac calcium scoring scan that measures the extent of plaque buildup in the coronary arteries. The 30-minute procedure can help predict coronary events such as heart attacks, as well as assist with detecting heart disease in the early stages. If you are age 40 or older and have one or more of the following risk factors, this test might be beneficial to you. Family history of early heart disease, h... ... Read More

In recognition of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Northwest Health – La Porte is inviting families to attend a special gathering to honor the memory of their children who have passed away through miscarriage, stillbirth or other causes. National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month occurs every October. During the entire month, many organizations across the country host similar events to honor and remember those who have lost a child during pregnancy or in infancy. The Northwest... ... Read More

In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness month and to encourage women to have their annual mammogram, Northwest Health – La Porte will be hosting another Mammogram Marathon from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 at the hospital. During this special event, woman age 40 or older receiving their annual screening mammogram that day will be offered a bit of fun and extra pampering with complimentary treats, mini-manicures and mini-massages. “We know that mammograms are the best method to detect brea... ... Read More

Lauren Stearns, R.N., from Northwest Health – Porter was recently honored with the DAISY Award for exceptional nursing. Stearns, a NICU nurse, was nominated by the father of newborn twins who wrote that she deserved to be honored with this prestigious award not only because of how his family’s life was changed, but for the countless other lives that she has touched, and all she does behind the scenes to love and support her patients. He went on to add that his sister is a nurse in Indianapolis, and he r... ... Read More

Northwest Health – Porter recently honored Kendall Scheetz, CNA, who provides care on the hospital’s Progressive Care Unit. Scheetz, a certified nursing assistant, is the recipient of the PETALS award for outstanding support professionals. Scheetz was nominated by a patient for her positive attitude and willingness to go above and beyond. The patient described her as cheerful, pleasant and a wonderful representation of Northwest Health and said her genuine care for her patients was obvious. At Northwest... ... Read More

Northwest Medical Group interventional cardiologists, Anshuman Das, M.D., FACC, FASCAI, and Fahd Syed, M.D., MPH, FACC, recently added a new office in the medical offices adjacent to Northwest Health – La Porte, located at 1331 State St., in La Porte. Both will continue to see patients in their Valparaiso office. Dr. Das uses a multi-modality approach to treat cardiovascular conditions. He has a special interest in structural and valvular heart disease and the use of catheter-based minimally invasive st... ... Read More

The Auxiliary at Northwest Health – La Porte recently awarded $12,000 in continuing education grants to assist 13 hospital employees in furthering their education. The mission of the hospital’s Auxiliary is to support Northwest Health – La Porte by providing exceptional volunteer services to assist in making a positive impact on the community they serve by advancing education and healthcare services. The grants are funded by Auxiliary memberships, the Wishing Well Gift Shop and fundraisers held througho... ... Read More

The new school year is here, which means the lazy, relaxed days of summer are now replaced with hectic school mornings, homework and after school activities. Most likely, your kids have been staying up late and sleeping in during the summer break, so getting them back to a healthy sleep routine may be a challenge. “Lack of sleep is not just an issue of motivating children in the mornings,” said Sarah Polistico, M.D., a pediatrician with Northwest Medical Group. “Studies have shown that lack of quality s... ... Read More

Northwest Health announced it is opening registration for its Diabetes Prevention Program. The program was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which has partnered with organizations like Northwest Health with the goal of preventing type 2 diabetes. This yearlong program, which will be held at Northwest Health – La Porte, will begin in October. The organization hopes to attract individuals who are at risk for type 2 diabetes and have not yet been successful making recommend... ... Read More

Keith Nichols, CEO for Northwest Health – La Porte and Northwest Health - Starke, has appointed Scott Ellis, DNP, MBA, BSB, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, CVRN-BC as its chief nursing officer. Ellis holds a Bachelor of Science in nursing from South Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma, and a Bachelor of Science in biology from Oklahoma City University in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He received a Doctor of Nursing Practice with a focus on nurse executive leadership and innovation from the Medical University of South... ... Read More