Northwest Health

Congratulations to the Team Member and Leaders of the Year at Northwest Health - Starke! These three staff members represent the values of the hospital and are dedicated to helping people get well and live healthier.

Please join us in congratulating
Team Member of the Year - Clarissa Boyd
Non-Clinical Leader of the Year - Cheryl Gross
Clinical Leader of the Year - Lori Bridegroom, RN

Join us for our RN ED/Float Virtual Hiring Event on Thursday, June 27th, from 9-11 am and 1-3 pm CST!
RSVP: https://events.indeed.com/event/307380/?from=fb

This is Jordan Peterson, the PETALS Award winner at Northwest Health - La Porte. The Petals Award is given to employees, other than nurses, who go above and beyond to show compassion and excellence in their roles. Jordan registers patients at the hospital, primarily in the Emergency Room, and was nominated for the award by the family member of a baby who was brought to the ER by ambulance. The family member said Jordan was "amazing" helping them feel at ease, confident, and went out of her way to be patient and show empathy throughout their stay in the ER.

Thank you for all you do, Jordan; you are an asset to Northwest Health - La Porte!

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. The key to surviving lung cancer is early detection. Up to 90% of patients can be treated successfully when cancer is caught early. Call today to find out if you qualify for this safe, simple, non-invasive test.
For Northwest Health - Porter call (219) 983-8399 and for Northwest - La Porte or - Starke call 219-325-6396.

Don’t wait for a health crisis to show up out of the blue!

This Men’s Health Week, we’re encouraging open conversations about health issues unique to men. And, while we’re at it, let’s encourage the guys in our life to get their check-ups, because, unfortunately, some studies show more than half of the US male population doesn’t schedule an annual exam.

Wear blue to spread the word about how important healthcare is to the men in our lives and support the husbands, fathers, brothers, colleagues and friends in your life!

The parking lots at Northwest Health are getting an upgrade over the next couple of weeks.

⚠️When you visit us, please follow the temporary parking signs. ⭐

And please feel free to use our complimentary valet parking at both the hospital and Medical Plaza entrance.

If you or a loved one have a wound that is not healing properly, schedule a consultation at one of our Wound Care Centers. Our physicians and nurses are specially trained to help with hard to treat wounds. Learn more at www.nwhealthin.com/wound-care-service

“Weekend warrior” used to be a not-always--so-nice term for people who squeezed all their exercise into two days. But what if they were right all along? https://nwhinfo.com/Weekend_Workouts

Looking for help losing weight? Visit findahealthyweight.com/northwest-indiana/

Congratulations to Amy Martinez, MSN, RN and winner of the DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses. Amy is a Labor and Delivery nurse at Northwest Health - La Porte and was nominated by five patients. All shared how Amy made their birthing experiences as comfortable and calm as possible.

Amy, thank you for all you do for your patients at Northwest Health - La Porte!

Join our RN IMCU team at Northwest Health! Apply today!

Porter: https://www.indeed.com/job/registered-nurse-imcu-277ba41ced5f1419

La Porte: https://www.indeed.com/job/registered-nurse-imcu-553e0d7422c06e2d

"Is this frequent pain a hernia?" "How long can I wait before having a hernia procedure?" These are common questions and Northwest Medical Group General Surgeon, Taylor Coleman, MD is ready to answer these and more.

Our upcoming HealthyU wellness seminar, Hernia: The common, treatable condition no one talks about, will be held on Tuesday, June 18 at Northwest Health - Porter.

To reserve your seat at this free program visit nwhinfo/hernia.

Is your teen ready to start babysitting? A safe babysitter is a safe sitter!

Young teens, in grades 6 - 8, who are ready to learn the skills they need to care for themselves and younger children are encouraged to attend the Northwest Health Safe Sitter class on June 13 or July 23.

For more information or to register, call 326-1234, ext. 1303.

Brittnei Cowan, ASN, RN is the most recent winner of the DAISY Award at Northwest Health - Porter. This award is given to extraordinary nurses who have been nominated by a patient or their peers. They go above and beyond expectations to care with compassion and they excel in science and sensitivity. A patient nominated her for this award saying she helped put the patient's fears to rest, answered her questions, and showed exceptional kindness to the patient and their family member.

Brittnei, thank you for all you do!

Cancer survivorship isn’t about just being alive after cancer. It’s about living life as fully as possible. On National Cancer Survivors Day, June 2, we celebrate survivors and bring attention to the ongoing challenges they face.

Are you celebrating a survivor? Honor them in the comments.

Happy Pride Month! At Northwest Health we encourage an environment where everyone can be authentic and feel a sense of belonging.

Congratulations to our Northwest Health - La Porte Team Member and Leaders of the Year!
Each of these honorees goes above and beyond, excelling in their roles to ensure that our patients receive quality care. We are grateful for all they do.

Please join us in congratulating these special individuals at Northwest Health - La Porte:
Team Member of the Year: Paula Wilkey, RN
Non-Clinical Leader of the Year: Cheryl Gross
Clinical Leader of the Year: Katie Kawacin, MSN, RN, CNL, PCCN

Congratulations to Graham Gibson, the winner of the Northwest Health - Porter PETALS award. Graham works in the hospital's Food and Nutrition department and delivers meals to patients' rooms. He was nominated by several patients who raved about the special way he interacted with them. The most common words they used to describe Graham were confidence, thoughtfulness, competence, and having an uplifting spirit. He treats his patients as if they were family.

Thank you Graham. Keep up the great work; you're a role model!

In an effort to lower Indiana's maternal mortality rate, both Northwest Health - La Porte and Northwest Health - Porter give new moms a bracelet inscribed with "I Gave Birth". This bracelet, worn for 12 weeks after giving birth, makes healthcare providers and others to be alert for potentially life-threatening, post-partum complications. Last year, 80% of the maternal deaths in Indiana were considered preventable.

Northwest Health's 'I Gave Birth' initiative aims to put dent in Indiana's high rate of maternal deaths Northwest Health hopes to put a dent in Indiana's maternal death rate, the third worst in the nation, with its new "I Gave Birth" initiative.

Northwest Health nurses, Lisa Davis, Mallory Hanewich and Brittany Kubicki had the honor to serve as Medical Guardians for Honor Flight Chicago on May 15.

Honor Flight Chicago, recognizes the bravery, determination and patriotism of America’s senior military veterans with an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. for a day of honor, thanks and inspiration.

Lisa, Mallory and Brittany dedicated their time to travel along and help make the trip safe, meaningful and enjoyable for senior war veterans.

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Better living starts with taking good care of yourself. Our new family medicine physicians in Valparaiso take the time to understand your health care needs and help you be healthy now - and to stay well in the future.

To make an appointment visit MyNWMedicalGroup.com or call 219-548-3843.

We accept all insurance plans.

Today, we pay tribute to our fallen heroes with eternal respect and appreciation for their sacrifice.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Month. From arts and culture to innovation and leadership, the AAPI community enriches our society in countless ways.

We honor their rich heritage and invaluable impact on our world.

EMS Week celebrations continued all week long at our hospitals! Every day they hosted a picnic at one of their five Emergency Room locations!

This week, and every day, we honor all first responders: the first to arrive at emergencies and partners to our emergency room physicians.

Congratulations to Kimberly Wright, RN, charge nurse in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit at Northwest Health - Porter. She received the hospital's highest nursing honor: the Nursing Excellence Award. Kim was nominated by her peers for her clinical excellence, mentorship, teamwork, and compassionate care.

Way to go Kim - thanks for all you do for Northwest Health - Porter!

We’re pleased to share that Northwest Health - Porter has received another chest pain accreditation from the American College of Cardiology. Thanks to their entire cardiovascular and ER teams for their dedicated focus, extra hours, expertise and collaboration to achieve this outstanding recognition.

What does this mean? Northwest Health - Porter has integrated evidence-based science, quality initiatives, clinical best practices, and the latest medical guidelines into their cardiovascular care. And that means better outcomes for chest pain patients.

Read some of their patients' stories at nwhealthporter.com/patient-stories-heart-care

If you suspect your loved one is having a stroke, call 911 fast.

Congratulations to our newest EMT graduates! Your dedication and skills are outstanding and we look forward to seeing you working as first responders soon.

And thank you to the MAAC Foundation for their partnership and for hosting the class on their campus.

What better time to graduate than National EMS Week!

Join us in celebrating the achievements of our EMT students! The MAAC's Emergency Medical Technician Course, in partnership with Northwest Health, proudly presents the graduation ceremony on May 20, 2024, at 6 PM, at Heroes' Hangout on the MAAC First Responder Training Campus. Let's applaud the dedication and hard work of these future heroes!

Happy EMS Week to Northwest Indiana's first responders including the Northwest Health EMS crews.

We celebrate and commend all of the incredible men and women who provide life-saving care during emergencies and transport people when they need timely access to the advanced treatments offered at our hospitals.

When the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) hosts their annual LEAP Olympics, Northwest Health is there! Turns out our team rocks at dodgeball! Go team Scrubs!
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