Northwest Health – La Porte Re-Designated as Obstetrical Level of Care II and Neonatal Level of Care II Hospital

Northwest Health – La Porte Re-Designated as Obstetrical Level of Care II and Neonatal Level of Care II Hospital The Maternal and Child Health Division at the Indiana Department of Health has re-certified Northwest Health – La Porte as an Obstetrical Level of Care II and a Neonatal Level of Care II hospital. This achievement underscores the hospital's...

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Northwest Health – Porter Makes Donation to the Porter County Emergency Management Agency to Honor its Medical Staff

Northwest Health – Porter Makes Donation to the Porter County Emergency Management Agency   to Honor its Medical Staff 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...

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Northwest Health Opens Hybrid OR/Catheterization Laboratory to Enhance Patient Care

Northwest Health Opens Hybrid OR/Catheterization Laboratory to Enhance Patient Care 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,"...

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Northwest Health – La Porte and Starke Appoints New Chief Nursing Officer

Northwest Health – La Porte and Starke Appoints New Chief Nursing Officer Simon Ratliff, the Chief Executive Officer for Northwest Health – La Porte and Starke, has named Jenica Sutherland, MHA, MBA, BSN, RN, as the hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). In this role, Sutherland will oversee all nursing operations,...

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Northwest Health to Present April HealthyU Seminar Sweet Dreams: Why Good Sleep Matters

Northwest Health to Present April HealthyU Seminar Sweet Dreams: Why Good Sleep Matters Curious about the science of sleep and its profound impact on your life? If so, join neurologist Asia Filatov, MD, M.B.A. to learn more about unlocking the science of sleep and how to establish a good sleep routine at Northwest Health’s next...

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Northwest Health Employees Give Back — Donate Jars of Peanut Butter to Local Food Pantries

Northwest Health Employees Give Back — Donate Jars of Peanut Butter to Local Food Pantries 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...

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La Porte Physician Using Robotic-Assisted Lung Biopsy Procedure for Early Detection of Lung Cancer: The Leading Cause of Cancer Death in the United States

La Porte Physician Using Robotic-Assisted Lung Biopsy Procedure for  Early Detection of Lung Cancer: The Leading Cause of Cancer Death in the United States Dr. Marvi Bikak, pulmonologist with Northwest Medical Group has begun using a new robotic-assisted lung procedure, an addition to Northwest Health’s comprehensive suite of advanced medical procedures for lung conditions. This innovative technology...

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Northwest Health – Porter Launches Robotic-Assisted Lung Biopsy Surgery for Early Detection of Lung Cancer: The Leading Cause of Cancer Death in the United States

Northwest Health – Porter Launches Robotic-Assisted Lung Biopsy Surgery for  Early Detection of Lung Cancer: The Leading Cause of Cancer Death in the United States On March 20, Northwest Health – Porter added robotic-assisted lung biopsies to its comprehensive suite of advanced medical procedures for lung conditions. This innovative technology represents a significant milestone in the early detection and...

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