News & Insights
Are There Any Risks of Getting X-Rays? Insights from an Emergency Care Facility in Hammond, Illinois
Every day at our urgent care facility, we get patients expressing their concerns about the safety of medical X-rays....
What You Need to Know About Newborn Screening
September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month! As exciting as becoming a new parent is, the preparation can be...
Should You Consider Visiting an Urgent Care Facility in Highland, Indiana?
New urgent care centers are opening all throughout the United States — not only because many practitioners are seeking...
The Benefits of Yoga
Inhale…Exhale… Let’s talk about stress relief. With everything going on in the world today, it can be hard not to feel...
Overdose Awareness Day
Addiction is a disease, and it’s one that is far too prevalent. The CDC has estimated that 90,237 people have died...
Should You Go to an Emergency Room or a Walk-In Clinic? Insights from an Emergency Room in the Munster, Indiana Area
Do you know when to go to the emergency room (ER) and when to go to a walk-in clinic for your health care needs? Which...
What Should You Expect from an MRI Scan? Insights from an Emergency Room Hospital in the Hammond, Indiana Area
At NW Indiana ER & Hospital, we understand that getting an MRI scan for the first time can be nerve-racking....
Celebrate the Fourth of July the Safe Way
It's the Fourth of July weekend, and we're ready to celebrate! Nothing kills the mood faster than an accident or...
Men’s Health Month
June is recognized as Men’s Health Month, an opportunity to bring awareness to the health issues men face and...
FDA Approves Breakthrough Drug for Alzheimer’s Disease
The FDA has granted accelerated approval for Aduhelm (aducanumab), a drug used to treat Alzheimer’s disease. Drugs...
Managing Allergies and Asthma
In 1984, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declared May to be “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness...
How to Better Manage Your Stress
Inhale…Exhale… April is Stress Awareness Month! In 1993, Stress Awareness Month was created to bring awareness to the...
