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Northwest Health – La Porte will hold a “Blow Away Breast Cancer” rally at the hospital to commemorate breast cancer awareness month in the community, to celebrate and honor those who have been affected by a breast cancer diagnosis, and to discuss the importance of early detection. The event will take place at noon on Monday, October 6 at Northwest Health – La Porte, 1331 State Street, La Porte, on the front lawn near the flag poles. In case of inclement weather, meet in the hospital’s main lobby. The e... ... Read More

Northwest Health welcomes board-certified general surgeon Reuben Rutland, M.D., MBA, FACS, to Northwest Medical Group. Dr. Rutland has experience in general surgery and trauma surgery. He joined the Northwest Medical Group – General Surgery office at 85 E. U.S. Highway 6, Suite 240, where he joined the hospital’s four additional general surgeons. Dr. Rutland’s specialties include breast surgery, gallbladder surgery, hernia surgery, robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgery, skin cancer and mass re... ... Read More

Northwest Health – Porter has announced its selections for Employee of the Year, Clinical Leader of the Year and Non-Clinical Manager of the Year. The winners are as follows: Employee of the Year: Kimberly Sullivan, R.N. A core member of the emergency department’s nursing staff, Kimberly Sullivan mentors new staff, supports nursing managers and helps lead departmental improvements. Known for her calm, confident and compassionate care, she advocates for her patients and goes above and beyond to meet thei... ... Read More

Northwest Health is welcoming board-certified pulmonologist Christos Deamont, D.O. Dr. Deamont brings experience in diagnosing and treating acute and chronic lung conditions and caring for hospitalized patients in an intensive care unit. He joined the Northwest Medical Group – Pulmonary & Critical Care office at 813 Porter Campus Drive, Suite GH, in Valparaiso. Committed to delivering quality and compassionate patient care, Dr. Deamont values a team-based approach and takes time to support both pati... ... Read More

Northwest Health – La Porte has announced its selections for Employee of the Year, Clinical Manager of the Year and Non-Clinical Manager of the Year, honoring individuals who were nominated by their peers for their outstanding performance and exemplary service. “Each of these honorees represents the very best of who we are as a hospital,” said Mark Casanova, Chief Executive Officer for Northwest Health – La Porte. “Their commitment to excellence and compassion makes a difference every day in the lives o... ... Read More

Northwest Health – Starke has announced its selections for Employee of the Year, Clinical Manager of the Year, Non-Clinical Manager of the Year, and its Nursing Excellence Award recipient. These awards honor individuals who were nominated by their peers for their outstanding performance and exemplary service. “We are proud to recognize these exceptional team members for the impact they make each day,” said Mark Casanova, Chief Executive Officer for Northwest Health – Starke. “Their leadership, teamwork ... ... Read More

Falls are one of the leading health risks as people age, with more than one in four people age 65 and older losing balance and falling each year, according to the National Institute on Aging. The risk of falling increases with age, yet many falls can be prevented. Northwest Health – La Porte will offer a one-hour community seminar called, “Stay Steady, Stay Strong with Good Balance,” for individuals who are looking to stay active, protect their independence or simply feel steadier on their feet. The fre... ... Read More

Knowing how she felt at 37, Courtney Ray couldn’t imagine her life 30 years down the road. “It wasn’t sustainable, and I knew additional health problems weren’t off the table and could have been just a matter of months away,” she said. Even the short walk from the parking lot to the elevator at doctor’s appointments became a built-in pause, a moment to catch her breath before taking the next step. At just over 500 pounds, Courtney recalls how ordinary moments of everyday life often felt like uphill batt... ... Read More

Today’s surgical advances are helping patients heal better, feel better and get back to life sooner. The community is invited to hear more about how surgery has changed – and continues to change – in a friendly, easy-to-understand talk with Northwest Health General Surgeon Jeremy Luedtke, M.D. Northwest Health will offer the free talk, “What’s New in Surgery (and Why It’s Good News for Patients),” from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Aug. 27, 2025, at Northwest Health – Porter, Community Room, 85 E. U.S. Highway 6, ... ... Read More

Northwest Health has developed an exciting new initiative designed to empower our community to live longer, healthier lives. Enjoy the Ride: Navigating a Longer, Healthier Life is a FREE 12-day, longevity-focused email series launching on Sept. 15. Its goal is to share actionable information based on current health and wellness research. According to the CDC, Americans’ average lifespan is longer than ever – 74.8 years for men and 80 for women. But Americans’ healthspan – how long a person is healthy an... ... Read More