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Next generation technology now available at Northwest Health - Porter Northwest Health – Porter recently became one of the first hospitals in Northern Indiana to offer patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AFib) an alternative to long-term blood thinners with the next generation left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) device. The one-time procedure may reduce the risk of stroke in people with AFib not caused by a heart valve problem. The heart team at Northwest Health – Porter successfully perfor... ... Read More

The Indiana State Department of Health has designated the Special Care Nursery at Northwest Health – La Porte, located in downtown La Porte, as a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. According to the revised Indiana Perinatal Hospital Standards, hospitals certified as a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care are capable of providing specialty care for infants delivered as early as 32 weeks or who are moderately ill with problems that are expected to resolve rapidly and who would not be anticipated to need s... ... Read More

Over twenty million Americans suffer with daily heartburn or other symptoms of gastro reflux, such as regurgitation, chronic cough, hoarseness and dental erosions. Until recently, these people faced either a lifetime of daily medications, and often incomplete resolution of their symptoms, or the risks of invasive surgery. Now patients have another option - the transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) procedure. Northwest Health is one of the only hospital systems in Northern Indiana offering the inci... ... Read More

We’ve all experienced the tiredness and lack of clarity that comes from a sleepless night, but a study published last year by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology Foundation found that sleep schedule inconsistency is also a risk factor for heart disease. Northwest Medical Group is making sure patients know how important it is to establish a regular pattern for going to bed and waking up. The cardiovascular system exhibits strong circadian rhythms, biochemical, physiological and behavioral p... ... Read More

As the days get longer and more of our community is opening up, a local physicians are encouraging patients to reverse the extra pounds they may have added over the past year of the pandemic. They say it’s a great time to get back on track with healthy habits and shed that extra weight. “It seems nearly everyone has put on weight in the past year. Between stress and spending more time at home it is totally understandable,” said Vinay Tumuluri, M.D., internal medicine with Northwest Medical Group in La P... ... Read More

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 also have seasonal pollen allergies, according to The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), which recently released a listing of the most challenging places in the country to live with allergies. “With ongoing changes to our climate, there is no ... ... Read More

Northwest Health will offer the nationally recognized Safe Sitter® course for young teens, grades 6-8, at its Northwest Health – La Porte hospital. Dates for this one-day course are June 17 and July 15, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. More than 600,000 young teens have graduated from the medically-accurate program which teaches how, why, and where injuries happen so they can be prevented. The course provides hands-on practice in lifesaving techniques to young teens in grades 6 - 8 who are home alone, watching younger s... ... Read More

Good health. We all want it – a life where our bodies remain strong and able, allowing us to do the things we most enjoy. And, there's never been a time when good health and wellbeing have been more essential for our human connections, whether it is the opportunity to hug our loved ones, meet the first grandchild, play with our teams, or gather with friends again. At Northwest Health, we understand how important your health is, so whenever you need us, we’re dedicated to helping you get well and live he... ... Read More

Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, an essential nutrient for your bones. Having too little vitamin D can result in soft, thin or even brittle bones. Vitamin D is important for more than its contributions to good bone health, though. Your body needs vitamin D to: fight off infections maintain healthy blood sugar levels manage healthy blood pressure promote lung function and cardiovascular health support the brain and nervous system support healthy pregnancies Reduced sun exposure and vitamin D-defi... ... Read More

I write today with hope for the future and gratitude for the resilience of our provider team at Northwest Health. The pandemic has demonstrated how interconnected we all are, the impact each one of us can have and the benefit of working together for a common cause. We care deeply about our community and remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver safe, quality healthcare services. The arc of life is always present in a hospital, but its frailty has been very clear the past year. Well more than a half ... ... Read More