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Northwest Health - Starke today announced that Jaime Gruszynski, RN is the recipient of its 2020 Nursing Excellence Award. This peer-nominated award, created in honor of 2020 being the “Year of the Nurse,” and in recognition of the critical role nurses are playing in treating patients throughout the COVID pandemic, was open to qualifying RNs and LPNs working in a direct patient care position who consistently demonstrate characteristics synonymous with nursing excellence. Jaime was nominated by her colle... ... Read More

Today La Porte Hospital, Porter Regional Hospital and Starke Hospital announced a change to the name Northwest Health. With this change the three hospitals and their affiliates are part of a new healthcare system that will help residents look forward to more doctors, more locations and easier access to healthcare in Northwest Indiana. The new Northwest Health combines the resources of the Porter, La Porte and Starke hospitals in a comprehensive system of in-person and telehealth services in more than 30... ... Read More

La Porte Hospital CEO Ashley Dickinson has announced that Sean Fischer, CPA, CHFP, MBA has been selected as the new Chief Financial Officer for La Porte and Starke Hospitals. “Our focus at La Porte Hospital over the next couple of years will be continued growth as we open our new hospital. Sean brings with him a strong commitment to work collaboratively with hospital leaders and identify and implement key strategies for growth. We look forward to having him on our team,” Dickinson said. Fischer obtained... ... Read More

Starke Hospital offers the following diabetes programs – some free of charge – to help patients in the community avoid a diagnosis or manage the disease. Class sizes are limited to ensure proper social distancing, and masks are required. Pre-registration is required. Pre-Diabetes Individual Appointments Come learn about the risk factors for diabetes and steps to manage pre-diabetes. This information is perfect for individuals who may have had an abnormal blood sugar reading, or whose doctors have expres... ... Read More

Hospital Week has deeper meaning this year as the Starke Hospital team celebrates our work to provide, safe, high-quality care for patients. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it crystal clear just how much communities rely on their local hospitals and also how much we rely on you. During the past few weeks, we’ve felt an outpouring of support and we are grateful to everyone who has delivered a meal, sewn a face mask, left a card, a sign or a chalk drawing, or who has just reached out to one of our caregive... ... Read More

Patients who have delayed surgery or other non-emergency procedures can now work with their physician to secure care as La Porte and Starke Hospitals have successfully resumed some outpatient elective services. The hospitals are following Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s Executive Order allowing some elective surgeries and procedures in hospitals with a low or no-COVID-19 census. Safety remains the hospitals’ highest priority. Numerous precautions for infection prevention, access control, social distanci... ... Read More

La Porte Physician Network has made it possible to see their doctors, including those in Knox and North Judson, using a smartphone, tablet or computer. Telehealth or virtual visits allow you to talk with a provider just as you would in the doctor’s office, but without leaving the comfort of home. Appointments are available for new and existing patients. “Telehealth is a great solution as we seek to maintain continuity of care and keep our patients safe during this time when social distancing and staying... ... Read More

Starke Hospital has a free phone screening line for individuals who have one or more symptoms of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and are concerned they may need testing. Symptoms include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. Individuals may call the free screening line at (833) 576-3627. It is available Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on weekends from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Callers speak with a healthcare professional and answer questions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Based on the answer... ... Read More

La Porte Hospital and Starke Hospital have announced updated visitor restrictions. Effective on Tuesday, March 17 visiting hours have been suspended in all areas at Starke and La Porte Hospitals with the following exceptions. Patients in these areas may have one visitor at any given time: Emergency Department Surgery Labor & Delivery Unit Pediatric patients Patients at end of life Patients in other areas may not have visitors at this time. At La Porte Hospital, visitors may enter through the main en... ... Read More

Imagine this — you’re going about your day, working, exercising or spending time with your family, when all of a sudden you feel a sharp, stabbing pain in your abdomen. You’ve been a little nauseous all day, and you haven’t felt hungry, so you chalk it up to eating too much at your last meal. Right? Wrong. These are all signs that you have appendicitis, the inflammation of the appendix — a small tube attached to the large intestine. Appendicitis may occur when there is a blockage in the appendix caused ... ... Read More