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Northwest Health – Porter has successfully completed its first combined minimally invasive procedure to treat patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AFib), addressing both abnormal heart rhythm and stroke risk in a single setting. The procedure was performed by Mark Dixon, D.O., a cardiac electrophysiologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders, and Interventional Cardiologist Sandeep Sehgal, M.D. The innovative approach pairs pulse field ablation to treat AF... ... Read More

Valparaiso, IN – Northwest Health is welcoming Marissa Bottos, DNP, FNP-BC. to Northwest Medical Group – its multi-specialty physician network. Bottos is a nurse practitioner specializing in gastroenterology. She holds a doctorate of nursing practice from Valparaiso University. She is accepting new patients at the Northwest Medical Group – Gastroenterology office, located at 1331 State Street, La Porte, Indiana, where she joins Alexander Ignolikov, M.D., and Tracey Banghart, FNP-C. To schedule an appoin... ... Read More

While advances in treatment have improved outcomes for stroke patients, early recognition and prevention remain the most powerful tools in reducing the risk of long-term complications. The community is invited to join Northwest Medical Group neurologist Johnathan Grossman, D.O., for a one-hour seminar that will explore how knowing the warning signs of stroke can save a life. Every 40 seconds, a person has a stroke in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Nearly 87% of all... ... Read More

Northwest Health is welcoming new primary care provider, Celia Mota, FNP-C, to Northwest Medical Group – its multi-specialty physician network. Mota is a family nurse practitioner who specializes in family medicine and is accepting new patients at the Northwest Medical Group – Primary Care office at 401 NewPorte Boulevard in La Porte. She completed her bachelor and master degrees in nursing from Purdue University Global. To schedule an appointment with Mota, call (219) 326-1775 or visit NWMedicalGroup.c... ... Read More

Recognizing and Preventing Stroke While advances in treatment have improved outcomes for stroke patients, early recognition and prevention remain the most powerful tools in reducing the risk of long-term complications. The community is invited to join Northwest Medical Group neurologist Johnathan Grossman, D.O., for a one-hour seminar that will explore how knowing the warning signs of stroke can save a life. Every 40 seconds, a person has a stroke in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for ... ... Read More

Heart attacks don’t always announce themselves with crushing chest pain – and for one Crown Point resident, the first warning signs felt more like the familiar heartburn he had managed for years than a life-threatening emergency. On an October day, Fogg stopped by a rental office, picked up a mountain bike – his own was in the shop — and headed to the Creekside Trails in Valparaiso, expecting nothing more than a few hours of riding. At 55 and in good health, he felt strong that morning, full of energy a... ... Read More

Heart health looks different for women – and the conversation is changing. Woman-to-Woman: A New Conversation about Heart Health invites women to come together for an engaging evening of dialogue, connection and insight focused on living a longer, heart-healthy life. Perfect for a “ladies’ night out,” the event will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Sand Creek Country Club, 1001 Sand Creek Drive, Chesterton. From 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., guests can sign-in and enjoy heavy appetizers while learning about... ... Read More

A fluttering feeling in the chest or a suddenly racing heart can be easy to brush off – but those sensations may be signs of a common yet serious heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, or AFib. The community is invited to join Northwest Medical Group cardiac electrophysiologist Jamario Skeete, M.D., for a one-hour seminar that will explore AFib symptoms and how this medical condition can increase a person’s risk for stroke and heart failure. The American Heart Association estimates that more ... ... Read More

Northwest Health – Porter will mark American Heart Month by offering a series of lunch-n-learn seminars, providing convenient, midday opportunities for the community to learn more about important heart health topics. Each of the free seminars will take place from noon to 1 p.m., throughout the month of February, in the Community Room at Northwest Health – Porter, 85 E. U.S. Highway 6, Valparaiso. Beyond the Beat: Understanding Cardiovascular Disease from the Top to Bottom Wednesday, Feb. 4 Take a guided... ... Read More

While weight-loss medications have gained attention in recent years while bariatric surgery continues to be a proven option for long-term health. Yet many patients don’t realize this life-saving procedure can work in tandem with GLP-1 medications. Andrew Martin, M.D., a bariatric and general surgeon with Northwest Health, will hold a free seminar that will explore weight loss surgery options, compare bariatric surgery with GLP-1 medications and how both approaches may complement each other. The communit... ... Read More