Celebrating a milestone of half a decade with gratitude, growth, and the trust of the community.
Media Contact
Norma Glass
Business Development Manager
For Immediate Release:
HAMMOND, Ind. (July 2, 2025) – Last month, NW Indiana ER & Hospital proudly celebrated its fifth anniversary, marking years of exceptional, patient-centered medical care in Hammond and the surrounding communities. Since opening its doors in 2020, the hospital has consistently advanced on its mission of offering compassionate and accessible emergency, inpatient, and outpatient medical services.
“Opening our doors in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, we entered an uncertain world facing unprecedented challenges. From day one, our dedicated staff rose to the occasion, navigating crisis after crisis with resilience, professionalism, and compassion,” said Scott Samlan, MD, Chief Medical Officer at NW Indiana ER & Hospital. “It is the unwavering commitment that has transformed this hospital into more than just a healthcare facility—it has become our community’s neighborhood hospital.”
Over the past five years, NW Indiana ER & Hospital has committed to enhancing medical care for the community by removing the traditional barriers found in hospital systems. The micro-hospital provides short wait times, one-on-one, personalized care with physicians, observational care and extended stays if needed, an onsite laboratory, and advanced imaging—all while maintaining a strong focus on patient-centered care, as reflected in its many accomplishments.
“We are profoundly thankful to our community for embracing us. Your trust, support, and partnership have fueled our mission to provide exceptional, patient-centered care,” said Dr. Samlan. “In an area with many healthcare options, we are honored and humbled that you continue to choose us during your times of greatest need.”
NW Indiana ER & Hospital remains focused on enhancing patient experiences and strengthening its role as one of the community’s trusted healthcare providers and looks forward to continuing to deliver high-quality, accessible care to all in the community.
The hospital is open 24/7, 365 days a year, including holidays, to offer comprehensive medical care without the wait.
For more information, contact Norma Glass, Business Development Manager at NW Indiana ER & Hospital.
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Physician-owned and operated, NW Indiana ER & Hospital provides concierge-level emergency care to the local community and surrounding areas. NW Indiana ER & Hospital is open 24/7, 365 days a year, and their team of highly trained medical professionals and board-certified physicians specialize in individualized care without the wait. In addition to emergency medical services, the facility also provides inpatient services, pediatric care and laboratory and imaging services, including CT, MRI Ultrasound, and X-ray. With thousands of 5-star reviews, patients experience the difference in compassionate healthcare at NW Indiana ER & Hospital, conveniently located at 7904 Cabela Drive in Hammond, Indiana.
NW Indiana ER & Hospital is a Nutex Health Inc. affiliated hospital facility. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Nutex Health Inc. (NASDAQ: NUTX) is a physician-led healthcare services company with approximately 1500 employees nationwide and is partnered with over 800 physicians. Nutex Health, Inc. has two divisions: a hospital division and a population health management division. The Hospital division currently owns and operates over 20 healthcare facilities in 11 different states, equipped with highly trained medical professionals who provide concierge-level care to their communities. The population health management division provides management, administrative and other support services to its affiliated hospitals and physician groups.
