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Visit Porter County
Address
85 EAST US HWY 6
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone
Proprietary
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitenwhealthporter.com
Facilities & services
301
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCUEmergency psych
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryOpen heart surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPsychiatric unitInpatient rehabAlcohol & drugPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Wheelchair-accessible seating Paid parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 24 min of 396 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
5 hr 9 min of 18 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
2% of 27,746 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 21 min of 21 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
Above average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
Below average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
Better than average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.44 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.82 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.88 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.22 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
57% rated 9 or 10 of 10
57%
Would recommend
49% would definitely recommend
49%
Nurse communication
75% said nurses always communicated well
75%
Doctor communication
72% said doctors always communicated well
72%
Cleanliness
62% said the room was always clean
62%
Quietness at night
48% said the area was always quiet at night
48%
Clinicians on staff
320
total clinicians
26
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 47
Cardiology 15
Anesthesiology 14
Orthopedic surgery 12
Radiology 12
Critical care 6
Neurology 6
General surgery 5
Pulmonology 5
Obstetrics / gynecology 4
Interventional cardiology 3
Interventional radiology 2
Hematology / oncology 2
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Northwest Health - Porter?

Northwest Health - Porter does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (219) 983-8300 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care near Valparaiso.

Is Northwest Health - Porter open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Northwest Health - Porter, call (219) 983-8300.

Where is Northwest Health - Porter located?

Northwest Health - Porter is located at 85 East Us Hwy 6, Valparaiso, IN, 46383. Phone: (219) 983-8300.