Porter hospital earns “A” grade from national health safety nonprofit
Two Northwest Health hospitals earned awards for making sure patients are safe from harm and medical errors while under their care.
Ashley Dickinson
Northwest Health expands Lakeshore Surgicare in Chesterton
Northwest Health Lakeshore Surgicare opened its renovated space in Chesterton on Nov. 14, with 4,600 more square feet.
Better care for residents
Region’s health providers overcome pandemic’s challenges to enhance services for residents, which sets the stage for abundant opportunities throughout the health care arena.
New CEO named for Northwest Health
Ashley Dickinson is the new CEO of Northwest Health, which operates hospitals in Valparaiso, La Porte and Knox.
New $125 million hospital in La Porte open to community
A little more than two years after a ceremonial groundbreaking, the new $125 million hospital in La Porte opened its doors to patients Oct. 24.
Healthy dose of growth
From 2015 to 2019, health care and social assistance was the fastest-growing sector in Northwest Indiana in terms of employment. It created 2,654 new jobs or about half of all new jobs added in the Region during that time, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
New La Porte Hospital construction activity making $55 million economic impact
Hospital officials said 65% of the trades and sub-contractors working on the project are based in La Porte County and Northwest Indiana, which translates to $55 million for the Region’s economy.
La Porte Community School Corp. partners with La Porte Physician Network to open clinic at La Porte High School
The Slicer Health Clinic, a service of La Porte Physician Network, is open and available to serve all La Porte Community School Corp. students, thanks to a grant from the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte, and support from the school board and La Porte Hospital administration. The clinic is at La Porte High School, 602 …