Northwest Health – Porter recently honored two caregivers: Makenzie Marx, RN, was the recipient of the DAISY award for exceptional nursing and Amber Jordan, a patient care technician, was the recipient of the PETALS award for outstanding support...
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James Leonard, DO, FACEP Named CEO for Northwest Health – Porter
The Board of Directors of Northwest Health – Porter has named James Leonard, DO, FACEP, as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr. Leonard is the first physician to be named of CEO of the organization. He has served as the...
The Milk Bank Partners with Northwest Health – Porter for Breast Milk Dispensation Site in Porter County
Today Northwest Health – Porter announced that it has expanded its partnership with The Milk Bank by becoming a dispensation site for families picking up orders of Pasteurized Donor Human Milk (PDHM). The hospital was already a breast milk donation...
Northwest Health – Porter Earns Blue Distinction Center Designation for Spine Surgery
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Indiana has selected Northwest Health – Porter as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated healthcare...
Blow Away Breast Cancer Event at Northwest Health – Porter
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...
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...
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...
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...
Northwest Health Performs Milestone 500th Left Atrial Appendage Closure Heart Procedure
On Thursday, July 6, Northwest Health – Porter performed its 500th left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) procedure. This leading edge stroke risk reduction procedure involves implanting a device that offers patients with non-valvular atrial...
Northwest Health Hosts White Coat Ceremony to Introduce its First Class of Family Medicine Residents
On Monday, June 26, Northwest Health welcomed its first class of family medicine residents with a traditional white coat ceremony, an event where residents receive a long white physician’s coat to ceremoniously welcome them into the medical...