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Schedule appointments, tests and surgeries to maximize your health plan benefits before year end As the holidays approach, it’s easy to forget to take advantage of your insurance benefits. Now is a good time to review your outstanding health care needs and take full advantage of paid-up deductibles or available funds in Flexible Spending Accounts while you still can. Most health insurance plans have a deductible requirement—a predetermined amount of healthcare expense that must be covered before the pla... ... Read More

Obesity is one of the most common diseases in the US., affecting more than one-third of adults and causing 300,000 deaths annually. Significant excess weight affects quality of life and overall health, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, liver diseases, sleep apnea, and even some cancers. For chronic obesity, bariatric surgery provides long-term weight loss while reducing the risk of weight-related conditions and in some cases can eliminate them completely. Each year, more tha... ... Read More

Northwest Health has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for its new family medicine residency program which will help attract, train and retain physicians to the region. ACGME is an independent organization that sets and monitors the professional educational standards for preparing physicians to deliver safe, high-quality medical care to all Americans. The Northwest Health family residency program is the first and only family medicine program in No... ... Read More

Two Northwest Health hospitals received high marks for quality of care today. Northwest Health – Porter received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2022 and Northwest Health – La Porte received a “B”. This national distinction recognizes their achievements in protecting patients from harm and error while in the hospital. “At Northwest Health, our teams diligently strive to keep patients safe from harm and medical errors,” said Ashley Dickinson, CEO for Northwest Health. “Their conscientious ... ... Read More

Northwest Health – La Porte recently honored Gabbi Sexton, R.N., with the Daisy Award for exceptional nursing. Sexton, a maternity department nurse, was nominated by a patient who was admitted to Northwest Health for the delivery of her first child. She wrote that the absolute compassion and kindness that Gabbi had shown her during her stay was simply unmatched and that Gabbi made her feel that she truly cared about her well-being and safety. She added that Gabbi’s assistance during her time at the hosp... ... Read More

Northwest Health Lakeshore Surgicare, an ambulatory surgery center that provides orthopedic, neurospine, pain management and podiatric services, recently expanded its facility at 3111 Village Point in Chesterton. The surgery center will open the newly renovated space, which added approximately 4,600 square feet, on Monday, Nov. 14. The expansion includes a new operating room, additional sterilization support space, and private recovery rooms. According to Josie McLaughlin, the facility director, the new... ... Read More

Northwest Health – La Porte recently earned recognition as one of the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care in America by Money magazine based on data provided by The Leapfrog Group. The Leapfrog Group is a nonprofit organization that aims to help consumers make informed decisions about their health and access safe, high-value care. For over two decades, it has collected and published data on patient safety and quality of care from voluntary surveys and other sources. About Money Magazine’s Best Hospitals f... ... Read More

In preparation for Halloween, pediatrician Sarah Polistico, M.D., with Northwest Medical Group offers several tips to take the scary out of Halloween this year. “Every October, thousands of people are injured decorating for the holiday or walking around the neighborhood searching for candy, “said Dr. Polistico. “Though Halloween can be spooky or creepy, we need to plan ahead and be mindful to ensure nothing truly scary happens and all of our children remain safe.” Tip 1 : Grown-ups do the carving. In 20... ... Read More

The prevalence of prediabetes, a health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes, is increasing worldwide. Actually, more than 96 million American adults— that’s more than 1 in 3 adults —have prediabetes, which puts them at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke – yet 80 percent don’t even know they have it.* To help the community learn more about the serious risks of prediabetes and how to identify ... ... Read More

Northwest Health – La Porte recently honored Jayme Mahlka, CNA, who provides care on the hospital’s intermediate care unit. Mahlka, a certified nursing assistant, is the recipient of the PETALS award for outstanding support professionals. Mahlka was nominated by a patient who described her as an extremely hard worker, very competent and always professional. She went on to add that Mahlka is kind, patient and caring; and made her feel safe and less anxious during her hospital stay. She ended it with this... ... Read More