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Northwest Health – La Porte recently honored Lindsey Morlan, respiratory therapist, with the PETALS award for outstanding support professionals. Morlan was nominated by a patient’s daughter whose mother was an inpatient at Northwest Health – La Porte with a respiratory illness. In her nomination letter, she shared how Lindsey helped her mother with her breathing and oxygen treatments, and then created a customized respiratory treatment plan that worked well for her mother. She also applauded Lindsey for... ... Read More
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Genetics... lifestyle choices… environmental influences… Did you know that all three of these have a significant impact on a person’s susceptibility to breast cancer? To learn more about these and other various factors that contribute to breast cancer, join board-certified general surgeon Nancy Han, M.D., FACS, at Northwest Health’s next HealthyU wellness seminar. The free event entitled Early Detection is the BREAST Protection will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, May 30, 2024 in the C... ... Read More
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Northwest Health is proud to announce the appointment of Thomas J. Rohs, M.D., FACS, FACHE, as the new chief medical officer (CMO) for all Northwest Health hospitals effective May 6, 2024. Dr. Rohs brings extensive experience and a proven track record of healthcare leadership to Northwest Health. With a career spanning more than 25 years, he has demonstrated exceptional clinical knowledge with special interests in medical staff and professional leadership development, as well as extensive experience in ... ... Read More
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Northwest Health recently announced that it will be providing comprehensive sports medicine and athletic training services to high school athletes within the New Prairie School District. This collaboration signifies a commitment to the health and well-being of student-athletes, ensuring they receive top-tier care both on and off the field. "We are excited to support New Prairie High School’s efforts to enhance the athletic training experience for student-athletes," said Simon Ratliff, chief executive of... ... Read More
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On May 3, 2024, Northwest Health – Starke celebrated National Doctors’ Day by making a $2,000 donation to the Starke County Youth Club (SCYC) in honor of its medical staff. This significant gift will further SCYC’s mission to uplift and inspire Starke County’s community youth. "We are incredibly grateful for the unwavering dedication of our medical staff, not only in their tireless work within the hospital walls but also in their compassionate outreach to support the youth of our county," said Simon Rat... ... Read More
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Two Northwest Health hospitals received high marks for quality of care today from The Leapfrog Group, a national organization and advocate for patient safety. Northwest Health – Porter once again received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2024, the highest quality and safety mark available. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well... ... Read More
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The Maternal and Child Health Division at the Indiana Department of Health has re-certified Northwest Health – La Porte as an Obstetrical Level of Care II and a Neonatal Level of Care II hospital. This achievement underscores the hospital's unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care to expectant mothers and their newborns. Simon Ratliff, chief executive officer for Northwest Health – La Porte, expressed pride in the hospital's achievement, stating, "Northwest Health’s recertification reflects o... ... Read More
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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 radio systems at the Porter County Central Dispatch Center (911). The funds will be allocated to volunteer fire departments in the area to assist in covering the cost for reprogramming up to 120 existing portable emergency radios. “We are immensely grateful for the ... ... Read More
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Northwest Health announced that it is using new artificial intelligence (AI) technology aimed at enhancing the speed and accuracy of stroke diagnosis at its hospitals in La Porte, Knox and Valparaiso. This innovative initiative represents a significant step forward in the health system’s commitment to using advanced medical technology to provide top-tier patient care. Stroke, a leading cause of disability and death worldwide, requires swift and accurate diagnosis to ensure timely intervention and treatm... ... Read More
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On April 16, Northwest Health - Porter’s new $ 5.85 million hybrid catheterization laboratory/operating room combination ushered in a more advanced level of cardiovascular technology to the area. The hybrid catheterization lab, or "hybrid cath lab," is a specialized medical suite that combines the capabilities of a traditional cath lab, used for minimally invasive interventional cardiac procedures like angioplasty and stenting, with those of a surgical operating room. This allows for a wider range of ca... ... Read More
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