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Northwest Health – La Porte once again earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national organization and advocate for patient safety. An “A” grade is the highest quality and safety measure available. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. “Recognition f... ... Read More

Northwest Health – Porter today announced plans to invest more than $11 million in a multi-year project to increase community access to behavioral health care with new inpatient and intensive outpatient programs and to expand its inpatient rehabilitation services to meet the growing need across Northwest Indiana. Behavioral Health Services The new behavioral health programs will be located at Northwest Health - Portage, 3630 Willowbrook Road, and are expected to open in 2028. Services will include 20 in... ... Read More

Halloween was in full swing at Northwest Health – La Porte and Northwest Health – Porter this week, where both hospitals hosted festive Trunk-or-Treat events for their staff and families. The celebrations were filled with creativity, laughter, and plenty of Halloween spirit - showing once again how both hospitals care not just for patients, but for each other. A parking lot at each hospital was transformed into a Halloween wonderland with themed trunks, colorful costumes, face painting, music, and, of c... ... Read More

Northwest Health – La Porte recently completed its first implant procedure offering a new treatment option for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who are unable to tolerate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. Obstructive sleep apnea affects an estimated 22 million Americans. During sleep, the muscles of the throat relax, causing the airway to narrow or close and interrupt normal breathing. Each time this occurs, the brain briefly wakes the person to restore airflow. These repeat... ... Read More

Northwest Health welcomes family medicine nurse practitioner Sarah Gore, DNP, to Northwest Medical Group. Gore has expertise in caring for patients of all ages and collaborating with them to develop an individualized approach to their care. She joined the Northwest Medical Group – Primary Care office at 401 Newporte Blvd., in La Porte. Gore completed her medical education at Valparaiso University. Her specialties include acute disease treatment, chronic disease management, wellness exams, geriatric medi... ... Read More

Northwest Health welcomes cardiologist Sabaa Ahmed, D.O., to La Porte. Dr. Ahmed is committed to helping patients improve their heart health through both treatment and prevention. She is accepting patients at the Northwest Medical Group – Cardiology office at 1331 State St., Suite 140, in La Porte. As an experienced cardiologist, Dr. Ahmed is known for taking time to listen and involve her patients in decisions about their care, helping them feel supported and understood. She specializes in treating a v... ... Read More

This month marks the 10th anniversary of the emergency room at Northwest Health – Valparaiso, located at 2000 Roosevelt Road in Valparaiso. The ER, which opened in 2015, was built in response to the community’s desire for local emergency care following the relocation of Northwest Health – Porter to the north of Valparaiso. Since its opening, the emergency room at Northwest Health’s outpatient center in Valparaiso has cared for tens of thousands of patients, providing quality, around-the-clock care for f... ... Read More

Northwest Health – Porter has announced the appointment of Dan Doherty, FACHE, as its new chief executive officer, effective October 27, 2025. Doherty will oversee daily operations and lead the hospital’s focus on delivering quality patient care, a supportive and empowered team environment, and strategic growth initiatives. Doherty has nearly 20 years of leadership in healthcare systems across Chicago and Wisconsin. Most recently, he served as president and CEO of Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Cent... ... Read More

Pelvic floor issues affect millions of people of all ages, and are not often discussed. Studies show nearly a third of all women will have at least one pelvic floor disorder at one time in their lives. And, 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 constipatio... ... Read More

Northwest Health – La Porte will hold a “Blow Away Breast Cancer” rally at the hospital to commemorate breast cancer awareness month in the community, to celebrate and honor those who have been affected by a breast cancer diagnosis, and to discuss the importance of early detection. The event will take place at noon on Monday, October 6 at Northwest Health – La Porte, 1331 State Street, La Porte, on the front lawn near the flag poles. In case of inclement weather, meet in the hospital’s main lobby. The e... ... Read More