If you’re thinking a colonoscopy is a test for old people, think again. In 2018, the American Cancer Society altered their recommendation for timing of a first-time colon cancer screening from age 50 to age 45, for those at average risk of cancer....

Did you know that certain foods can help your brain make chemicals to uplift your mood, improve your attention and even decrease symptoms of depression - while others can zap your energy and give you the blahs? To learn how more about how food...

Northwest Medical Group recently welcomed nurse practitioner Jennifer DeFauw, FNP-C. DeFauw joined the family medicine practice of Derek Gasper, D.O., and Vijaya Chapala, M.D., at the Northwest Medical Group – Primary Care office located at 1100...

Northwest Health welcomes triple board-certified cardiologist, Khalid Al-Khafaji, M.D., FACC, to Northwest Medical Group. Dr. Al-Khafaji will be seeing patients in the medical offices adjacent to Northwest Health – La Porte hospital at 1331 State...

The first phase, or salvage phase, of the old La Porte Hospital’s demolition is now complete. The next and final phase of the demolition will begin this summer, announced Ashley Dickinson, Chief Executive Officer, Northwest Health. “Our goal with...

Northwest Health – Porter has announced its Team Members of the Year, honoring individuals who were nominated by their peers for their outstanding performance and exemplary service. Ashley Dickinson, Chief Executive Officer, Northwest Health...

Northwest Health - Porter has launched a new Maternal-Fetal Transport Service to provide medical intervention for mothers-to-be who are experiencing pregnancy complications and need to be transferred to a higher level of care. This service is...

Northwest Health welcomes two board-certified pulmonary and critical care medicine specialists, Zaid Shakir, M.D., and Myrna Orbana, M.D., to Northwest Medial Group. Drs. Shakir and Orbana joined the medical practice of James Anthony, M.D., and...

Northwest Health – La Porte recently welcomed four new members to the hospital’s board of trustees. Jackie Dermody is the Chief Executive Office for Family Advocates, a non-profit agency advocating in the best interests of children and families....

In observance of American Heart Month, Northwest Health will be offering free blood pressure screenings every Tuesday in February. The screenings will be conducted by the hospital’s chest pain and stroke coordinators in the main lobby at each of...