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The summer heat is on, and many experts predict that 2025 could surpass 2024 as the hottest year on record in the United States. According to Northwest Medical Group Family Medicine physician, Taiwo Falaiye, M.D., warmer temperatures often bring more patients to the emergency department with symptoms of heat-related illnesses. “An increase in outdoor activity is one of the reasons we all enjoy the summer months, but heat waves can create dangerous conditions for anyone spending a prolonged amount of tim... ... Read More

Northwest Health – La Porte has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. The hospital is one of only 323 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes Northwest Health – La Porte’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and signifies that it has reached an aggressive goal of treating these patients to the standard levels of care as outlined by the Amer... ... Read More

Northwest Health – La Porte has been selected as one of the Best Maternity Hospitals in the United States, one 19 Indiana hospitals selected. The selection was announced publicly on April 16, 2025. To ensure quality and validity of the ranking, Newsweek worked with the data firm Statista and based their evaluation on three data sources: a nationwide online survey in which hospital managers and maternity healthcare professionals, including neonatal care providers and obstetricians, were asked to recommen... ... Read More

Northwest Health welcomes general surgeon Timothy Husted, M.D., to Northwest Medical Group. Dr. Husted brings nearly four decades of broad experience in general surgery to the hospital and its general surgery group. He joined the Northwest Medical Group – General Surgery offices at 85 E. U.S. Highway 6, Suite 240, in Valparaiso. Dr. Husted’s experience includes a wide range of open, laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgical procedures. Before joining Northwest Medical Group, Dr. Husted served as chief ... ... Read More

Northwest Health welcomes cardiologist Saad Sikanderkhel, M.D., FACC, FSCAI, to Northwest Medical Group. With more than 20 years of experience in treating patients with heart conditions, Dr. Sikanderkhel brings experience and a commitment to high-quality cardiovascular care to the region. He joined the Northwest Medical Group – Cardiology office at 85 E. U.S. Highway 6, Suite 300, in Valparaiso. Dr. Sikanderkhel’s experience includes many forms of cardiovascular disease and structural heart conditions, ... ... Read More

Pelvic floor issues affect millions of people of all ages, yet they are rarely discussed. Nearly a third of all women will have at least one pelvic floor disorder at one time in their lives, studies show. However, pelvic floor issues aren’t just a woman’s health issue. Research shows approximately 16% of men also have pelvic floor disorders. The pelvic floor plays an important role in supporting the bladder, bowel and the uterus. Pregnancy, childbirth, prostate cancer treatment, obesity and chronic cons... ... Read More

Northwest Health - La Porte will be offering Safe Sitter® courses this summer for students in grades 6-8. The class will be offered at the hospital which is located at 1331 State Street in La Porte, in the Pine Lake Conference Room. Two class dates are available to choose from: June 9, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. or July 22, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 775,000 young teens have graduated from the medically-accurate program which teaches how, why, and where injuries happen so they can be prevent... ... Read More

Every second counts when a stroke occurs, which is why it is critical to recognize early warning signs so that patients have the best chance at recovery and survival. Northwest Health – La Porte will host a free community seminar called “Stroke Out Stroke: Know the Signs, Know the Risks” from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in the Pine Lake Conference Room, 1331 State St. During the HealthyU community wellness seminar, Amanda Elkins, BSN, RN, stroke coordinator, will discuss stroke awar... ... Read More

For years, minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery has been offered at Northwest Health - Porter and today we’ve taken another step forward to provide our patients with access to the latest technology. This new technology helps surgeons minimize trauma to surrounding tissues and can lead to faster recovery times and shorter hospital stays for patients. It is the only system of its kind in Northwest Indiana. This investment demonstrates Northwest Health’s commitment to providing patients with the hig... ... Read More

Northwest Health welcomes cardiothoracic surgeon Sinan Simsir, M.D., to Northwest Medical Group. With more than 20 years of experience in treating complex heart and lung conditions, Dr. Simsir brings advanced surgical knowledge and a patient-centered approach to the region. He joined Northwest Medical Group - Cardiothoracic Surgery office located at 85 E. U.S. Highway 6, Suite 310, in Valparaiso. Dr. Simsir’s experience includes the use of ventricular assist devices (VAD), mitral valve repair, repair of... ... Read More