Northwest Health

I write today with gratitude for the resilience of our provider team at Northwest Health. The pandemic continues to demonstrate how interconnected we all are, the impact each one of us can have and the benefit of working together for a common cause....

If you feel a sharp pain in your back, side, lower abdomen, or groin, or have blood in your urine, you may have a kidney stone – a condition that is common and on the rise. Left untreated, kidney stones can cause serious complications in addition...

With homeschooling and hybrid learning disrupting classroom learning for the past 18 months, it’s easy to forget what preparing for a “normal” school year might look like. In addition to buying new clothes and stocking your child’s backpack...

Northwest Health – Porter developed processes to standardize patient care, increase quality measurement The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Northwest Health – Porter for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating...

Northwest Medical Group, the multi-specialty healthcare provider group affiliated with Northwest Health, has welcomed four new physicians to Northwest Indiana. They include: Hematologist Oncologist Dr. Yaseen Alkaddoumi; General Surgeon Dr. Taylor...

Come for the talk, stay for the walk! Learn more about health and wellness topics from Northwest Health wellness professionals, then get answers to your questions during a 30 minute walk around Clear Lake in La Porte, IN. Wellness Walk and Talk is...

Many research studies show walking to be among the most convenient and effective forms of regular exercise when it comes to overall fitness. If you are looking for a way to kick start your day or want to create a habit of daily exercise, join the...

Renae Atkins, FNP, recently joined Northwest Medical Group and will be practicing family medicine in Starke County. This is part of a continued effort by Northwest Medical Group to meet the growing demand for primary care. Atkins is a family nurse...

Skin Cancer is on the Rise – Know How to Protect Yourself When you think about sun protection, you might think about a day at the beach. But during your lifetime, you get sun exposure doing everyday things like walking the dog, mowing the lawn and...

Northwest Health announced recipients of the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing. The team members honored were from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and included: Autumn Reese, RN-BSN; Lauren Haller, ASN-RNC; Jill Volk, ASN-RNC; Elizabeth...