Public Invited to Blow Away Breast Cancer Event at Northwest Health – Porter on October 12 During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Public Invited to Blow Away Breast Cancer Event at Northwest Health – Porter on October 12 During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Northwest Health – Porter will host a “Blow Away Breast Cancer” rally to commemorate breast cancer awareness month in the community and to celebrate and honor those who have been affected by a breast cancer diagnosis. The event will take place...

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Northwest Health – Porter Receives Level III Obstetric Care and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Recertification from the Indiana State Department of Health

Northwest Health – Porter Receives Level III Obstetric Care and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Recertification from the Indiana State Department of Health Northwest Health – Porter has been recertified as a Level III Obstetrical Service and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) by the Indiana State Department of Health. These certifications recognize the hospital for providing quality care...

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Northwest Medical Group Welcomes New Cardiologist to La Porte

Northwest Medical Group Welcomes New Cardiologist to La Porte Northwest Health welcomes interventional cardiologist, Setri Fugar, MD, to Northwest Medical Group. Dr. Fugar will be seeing patients in the medical offices adjacent to Northwest Health – La Porte Hospital at 1331 State St. in La Porte and in the...

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Northwest Medical Group Welcomes New Urology Nurse Practitioner to Valparaiso

Northwest Medical Group Welcomes New Urology Nurse Practitioner to Valparaiso Northwest Health welcomes Michael Schwuchow, DNP, FNP-C, a nurse practitioner specializing in urology to Northwest Medical Group. Schwuchow joined the medical practice of Genri Pinkhasov, MD, FACS, at Northwest Medical Group – Urology located the...

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Northwest Health to Present September HealthyU Event Don’t Let Asthma Take Your Breath Away

Northwest Health to Present September HealthyU Event  Don’t Let Asthma Take Your Breath Away Did you know that approximately 1 in 13 Americans have asthma?* And that asthma is the leading chronic disease in children?  Asthma symptoms include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. During an asthma attack, symptoms...

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10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, August 24 – August 27

10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, August 24 – August 27 As August comes to a close and fall approaches ever closer, it’s time to reflect on the joys of summer and get outside for one last hurrah! From bike rides to musical performances to summer markets, you’re sure to find something that makes you...

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Northwest Health – Porter announces recipients of Caregiver Awards

Northwest Health – Porter announces recipients of Caregiver Awards Northwest Health – Porter honored two caregivers in August: Jennifer Carpenter, MSN, RN, PCCN, was the recipient of the DAISY award for exceptional nursing and Wil Ortiz, a security officer, was the recipient of the PETALS award for outstanding...

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