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Northwest Health is proud to announce the success of its Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive, collecting a total of 12,975 jars of peanut butter and other nut butter to support local food banks and fight hunger in the communities we serve. These donations will help stock the shelves at The PAX Center in La Porte, Community Services of Starke County, and the Foodbank of Northwest Indiana, providing much-needed sustenance to families in need. A heartfelt thank you goes to the Northwest Medical Group clinics,... ... Read More

In celebration of National Doctors’ Day on March 30, Northwest Health’s three hospitals showed appreciation for its dedicated physicians by donating a total of $14,000 local nonprofit organizations. National Doctors’ Day is a special occasion to recognize and thank doctors for their unwavering compassion and commitment to improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities. It serves as a time to honor their tireless efforts and heroic contributions. The following organizations received d... ... Read More

Northwest Health is committed to removing the barriers many women face in receiving timely breast cancer screenings by offering walk-in mammogram screenings in La Porte and Starke Counties during the week of April 21. From April 21 - 28, women aged 40 and older can skip the usual appointment scheduling and doctor’s orders. Instead, they can walk in directly to receive their annual screening mammogram at the following locations: Northwest Health – La Porte, 1331 State Street, La Porte, IN Monday thru Thu... ... Read More

Northwest Health welcomes family nurse practitioner Amanpreet Kaur, FNP-BC, to Northwest Medical Group. Kaur joined the Northwest Medical Group - Primary Care office located at 3012 Franklin St., in Michigan City. Kaur received her master of science in family nurse practitioner and her bachelor of science in nursing from Indiana University South Bend. As a family nurse practitioner, Kaur cares for patients of all ages. She specializes in several areas of family medicine including annual physicals, well-... ... Read More

Fuel to Heal: The Food & Fitness Formula is a free seminar open to the community. It will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m., in the Community Room at Northwest Health – Porter, 85 East US Highway 6, in Valparaiso. We’ve been told that nutritious food and exercise are important for good health, but new studies show they have even more power than was thought. Join Artemii Lazarev, M.D., internal medicine physician with Northwest Medical Group, as he explores new information about the power... ... Read More

Northwest Health welcomes obstetrics and gynecology nurse practitioner and midwife Rachael Ferrero, DNP, CNM, APRN, to Northwest Medical Group. Ferrero joined the Northwest Medical Group - Women’s Health offices located at 1509 State St., in La Porte, and 3777 N. Frontage Road, in Michigan City. Ferrero received her Doctor of Nursing Practice and midwifery from the University of Michigan and her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Wayne State University. As a certified nurse midwife, Ferrero specializes... ... Read More

Northwest Health released its annual Community Benefit Report this week. The health system provided care to thousands of area residents in 2024, with 884,700 patient encounters across its network of physician offices and other outpatient sites of care. In addition to delivering safe, quality, compassionate healthcare, the health system is helping those in need, supporting charitable organizations and contributing to the area economy. Northwest Health’s impact totaled an estimated $422,387,000 overall be... ... Read More

When admitted to a hospital, the view from a window isn’t often a top concern, but can play a role in a patient’s comfort. While many rooms at Northwest Health – La Porte look out onto peaceful skies and tree tops and neighboring buildings, there are a few rooms that inevitably sit above lower hospital wings and offer stark views of rooftops and mechanical equipment. While some might see these views as uninspiring, a local group of local high school artists saw something different - an opportunity to tr... ... Read More

A HealthyU seminar brought to you by Northwest Health Join Marvi Bikak, M.D., pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist, to learn about the vital role of lung health in overall well-being. This engaging session will explore how lung function impacts the entire body, emphasizing the importance of understanding how our lungs work and their connection to cardiovascular, immune and mental health. She will share the best ways to maintain strong, healthy lungs through proper breathing, exercise, and lifesty... ... Read More

Two Northwest Health hospitals were recognized today by the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA), in partnership with State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver, M.D., FACEP, for their commitment to infant and maternal health at the fifth annual INspire Hospital of Distinction recognition program. At a special ceremony in Indianapolis today, Northwest Health – La Porte and Northwest Health - Porter earned Inspire awards based on their success in implementing best practices in key areas, including infant saf... ... Read More