Northwest Health - Porter

Patients at Northwest Health – Porter to receive new treatment for Atrial Fibrillation

Patients at Northwest Health – Porter to receive new treatment for Atrial Fibrillation On October 1, cardiac electrophysiologists at Northwest Health – Porter will begin using an innovative new cardiac ablation therapy to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common heart rhythm disorder in adults.  When a person has AFib,...

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Northwest Health – Porter Designated an Aetna Institute of Quality® for Total Joint Replacement Surgeries

Northwest Health – Porter Designated an Aetna Institute of Quality® for Total Joint Replacement Surgeries Northwest Health – Porter announced today that it has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality® orthopedic facility for total joint replacement surgery.  The hospital earned the Institute of Quality status by consistently delivering...

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Northwest Health – Porter Invests in Endoscopy Services

Northwest Health – Porter Invests in Endoscopy Services Northwest Health – Porter continues their investment in new patient care equipment this year, most recently in endoscopy services.  They hospital has completed its planned capital investment by upgrading its endoscopy suites with new ceiling...

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Employees of the Year named at Northwest Health – Porter

Employees of the Year named at Northwest Health – Porter Words like dedication, expertise, passion, and excellence – among many others – were used to describe the three employees recognized as team members of the year at Northwest Health – Porter last week.  Each year, the hospital names a Team...

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Northwest Health – Porter Receives Chest Pain Center Accreditation

Northwest Health – Porter Receives Chest Pain Center Accreditation Northwest Health – Porter provides necessary care, resources to patients with heart attack symptoms The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has selected Northwest Health – Porter, as an accredited Chest Pain Center, for its demonstrated...

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Northwest Health – Porter Makes Donation to the Porter County Emergency Management Agency to Honor its Medical Staff

Northwest Health – Porter Makes Donation to the Porter County Emergency Management Agency   to Honor its Medical Staff On April 25, 2024, Northwest Health – Porter celebrated National Doctors’ Day by making a $6,000 donation to the Porter County Emergency Management Agency in honor of its medical staff. This donation is in support of upcoming upgrades to the...

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Northwest Health – Porter Launches Robotic-Assisted Lung Biopsy Surgery for Early Detection of Lung Cancer: The Leading Cause of Cancer Death in the United States

Northwest Health – Porter Launches Robotic-Assisted Lung Biopsy Surgery for  Early Detection of Lung Cancer: The Leading Cause of Cancer Death in the United States On March 20, Northwest Health – Porter added robotic-assisted lung biopsies to its comprehensive suite of advanced medical procedures for lung conditions. This innovative technology represents a significant milestone in the early detection and...

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Northwest Health – Porter Names New Chief Nursing Officer to Leadership Team

Northwest Health – Porter Names New Chief Nursing Officer to Leadership Team James Leonard, DO, FACEP, the Chief Executive Officer for Northwest Health – Porter has appointed Gena DeMuth, MS, BSN, RN, CEN, as the hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).  With an extensive background in nursing leadership and a passion...

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Northwest Medical Group Welcomes New Neurologist to Valparaiso

Northwest Medical Group Welcomes New Neurologist to Valparaiso Northwest Health recently welcomed neurologist, Asia Filatov, MD, MBA, to Northwest Medical Group. Dr. Filatov joined the practice of Richard Strawsburg, MD, at Northwest Medical Group – Neurology and will be seeing patients at Northwest Health –...

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