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...

The Northwest Health – La Porte Emergency Department (ED) is now the first and only Accredited Senior-Friendly ED in Northwest and North Central Indiana. The hospital received the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Geriatric Emergency...

A region cardiologist says a healthy lifestyle may be the key to preventing strokes. Strokes, or “brain attacks,” claim the lives of nearly 160,000 Americans each year. As the fifth leading killer and the most common cause of disability, strokes...

In order to improve pregnancy outcomes, there are important steps women can take to increase their chances of having a healthy pregnancy and baby - before they ever become pregnant. Preconception care is individualized and designed for women...

Northwest Health recently welcomed triple board-certified maternal – fetal medicine specialist, Guillermo Font, M.D. Dr. Font is now providing ongoing care and management for pregnant women with a history of medical complications or current medical...

Valparaiso, IN – Ashley Dickinson, Chief Executive Officer for Northwest Health, announced that Karen Allen, RN, PhD, FAAN, will serve as the new chairperson for the Northwest Health - Porter board of trustees. Dr. Allen is the Dean of the...

Valparaiso, IN – Ashley Dickinson, Chief Executive Officer for Northwest Health, recently welcomed two new members to the Northwest Health - Porter board of trustees: Drs. Douglas Mazurek and Michael Woods. “Our Board of Trustees is a highly...

Northwest Health – La Porte announced that Jennifer Mrozinski, RN, has been selected to receive its Nursing Excellence Award. This peer-nominated award, given in recognition of the critical role nurses play in treating our patients, was open to...