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Northwest Health - La Porte Among Nation's Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
La Porte, IN – Northwest Health – La Porte has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. The hospital is one of only 323 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes Northwest Health – La Porte’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and signifies that it has reached an aggressive goal of treating these patients to the standard levels of care as outlined
Beat the Heat and Stay Healthy During Summer's Warmest Months
Michigan City, IN – The summer heat is on, and many experts predict that 2025 could surpass 2024 as the hottest year on record in the United States. According to Northwest Medical Group Family Medicine physician, Taiwo Falaiye, M.D., warmer temperatures often bring more patients to the Emergency Department with symptoms of heat-related illnesses. “An increase in outdoor activity is one of the reasons we all enjoy the summer months, but heat waves can create dangerous conditions for anyone spending a
Local Hospital Named One of America's Best Maternity Hospitals for 2025
La Porte, IN – Northwest Health – La Porte has been selected as one of the Best Maternity Hospitals in the United States, one 19 Indiana hospitals selected. The selection was announced publicly on April 16, 2025. To ensure quality and validity of the ranking, Newsweek worked with the data firm Statista and based their evaluation on three data sources: a nationwide online survey in which hospital managers and maternity healthcare professionals, including neonatal care providers and obstetricians, were asked
HFL Celebrates 55 New AEDs in La Porte County
LA PORTE - Each year, Health Foundation of La Porte (HFL) provides grants for life-saving AEDs (automated external defibrillators) to ensure the La Porte County community has access to these devices. HFL works in conjunction with La Porte County EMS, La Porte County E911, City of La Porte Fire Department, the Play for Jake Foundation, and the La Porte County Health Department to ensure our community has a safe, manageable, and efficient program to help people who are suffering a serious heart event have the
Understanding Pelvic Floor Health: Free Seminar Aims to Break the Silence
La Porte and Valparaiso, IN – Pelvic floor issues affect millions of people of all ages, yet they are rarely discussed. Nearly a third of all women will have at least one pelvic floor disorder at one time in their lives, studies show. However, pelvic floor issues aren’t just a woman’s health issue. Research shows approximately 16% of men also have pelvic floor disorders. The pelvic floor plays an important role in supporting the bladder, bowel and the uterus. Pregnancy, childbirth, prostate cancer
Franciscan Health WorkingWell Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Franciscan Health WorkingWell is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The program offers comprehensive occupational health services to businesses and industry. Franciscan first introduced WorkingWell in June 2005 as a regional initiative. Since then, the program has grown to encompass 18 WorkingWell offices in northwest Indiana, central Indiana, western Indiana and the south Chicago suburbs. Growth and innovation have been key components of the program. Franciscan WorkingWell strives to provide a
Northwest Health Offers Support Groups for the General Public
La Porte, IN – Northwest Health is pleased to offer support groups for individuals with diabetes and those seeking to lose weight. All are open to the general public. Diabetes Support Group in La Porte The Diabetes Support Group provides a place to share ideas, experiences, and challenges related for those with diabetes, as well as their support team. The group meets from 11 a.m. – Noon, the fourth Monday of the month in the Lilly Lake Conference Room, at Northwest Health – La Porte, 1331 State Street in
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