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Love & Your Health: How Healthy Relationships Support Your Heart

February is Heart Month, and while we often focus on diet and exercise, there is another powerful influence on heart health that is sometimes overlooked: our relationships. Healthy relationships do ... Read more
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Fell Off Your Resolutions? You Can Always Start Again

The start of the new year often comes with big goals and good intentions. Eat better, move more, stress less, get regular checkups. While the motivation may be high in ... Read more
Stress relief and mental health support at NorthShore Health Centers during holiday season.

Finding Light in the Season: A Real Look at Holiday Stress

The holidays often bring a mix of togetherness, memories, and emotional pressure that can feel heavier than expected, especially if you are dealing with seasonal depression, stress, or grief. If ... Read more
Support for quitting smoking at NorthShore Health Centers for better health.

Your Quit Journey Starts Today

Every year, the Great American Smokeout encourages people across the country to take an important step toward a healthier life by quitting smoking, even if it is just for one ... Read more
Affordable men's health care services from NorthShore Health Centers.

Movember: Let’s Talk Men’s Health

Movember rolls around every November and gives us a good reminder to slow down and focus on men’s health. It is a global movement where people grow mustaches to spark ... Read more
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Your Guide to Diabetes Prevention and Care

Diabetes affects millions of people in the U.S., but with the right care and lifestyle habits, it can be managed and often prevented. This Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re focusing on ... Read more
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Surprising Facts About Breast Cancer You Should Know

Every October, we hear the reminder: “Get your mammogram.” It’s important advice and not something to ignore. Awareness is about more than just a reminder. Let’s talk about a few ... Read more
Accurate blood pressure checkups at NorthShore to help manage your health and prevent hypertension.

Keeping Blood Pressure in Check

When you visit NorthShore, you can always expect us to check your blood pressure, whether you’re here for a wellness visit or even a dental appointment. Some people are surprised ... Read more
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The Secret to Aging Well? It’s Easier Than You Think

Aging is a part of life, but how we age is influenced by the choices we make every day. September is Healthy Aging Month, a reminder that it’s never too ... Read more
Men's health

Smart Health Moves Every Man Should Make

Life gets busy, and sometimes health may take a backseat. Taking care of yourself does not have to mean huge changes or spending hours at the doctor’s office. Men’s Health ... Read more
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Eating Disorders & Your Health: What You Need to Know

It’s National Eating Disorders Awareness Week Eating disorders affect people of all ages, backgrounds, and body types. They’re not just about food—they’re serious mental health conditions that can take a ... Read more
Rebecca Rushmore, LSW. Licensed Social Worker. Specialty: Mental Health

Rebecca Rushmore, LSW

Rebecca graduated with her Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Indianapolis and went on to receive her Master of Social Work from IUPUI.  She became a therapist to ... Read more
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Step Up Your Diabetic Care

When it comes to managing diabetes, it’s important to pay attention to every aspect of your health, including your feet. Often overlooked, foot care is an essential part of diabetic ... Read more

Careers

Join the NorthShore Health Center Team At NorthShore Health Centers, we’re more than just a workplace – we’re a mission-driven team committed to improving the health of our communities. Join ... Read more
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OB/GYN

OB/GYN Services in Indiana Women’s health services, including Obstetrics and gynecology at NorthShore Health Centers, are offered by experienced, board-certified obstetricians and collaborating nurse practitioners and midwives who bring complete ... Read more
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Pregnancy Testing

Pregnancy Testing at NorthShore NorthShore offers free pregnancy testing at all of our medical locations. If you suspect you are pregnant either due to a missed period or have early ... Read more
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Pediatrics

Pediatrics NorthShore Health Centers’ pediatricians and pediatrics nurse practitioners are committed to achieving optimal physical, mental and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults in ... Read more
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Dental Services

Dental Services Dental services are available with an emphasis on children and prevention. Dentist services are offered at the Portage, Lake Station, Merrillville, Hammond, Chesterton ,and Gary Indiana. NorthShore Health Centers is able to ... Read more
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Integrated Healthcare

Integrated Healthcare at NorthShore The goal of integrated healthcare is to improve overall health of patients through a team approach of both your primary provider and your behavioral health counselor ... Read more
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Telehealth – Psychiatry

NorthShore Now Offers Telepsychiatry NorthShore now offers Telepsychiatry at our clinics. Telepsychiatry is a private and secure video meeting system similar to how Facetime or Skype works. Patient will be ... Read more
Matthew L. Trinidad, D.C. Chiropractor. Specialty: Chiropractic

Matthew L. Trinidad, D.C.

Dr. Trinidad always wanted to be in healthcare and as he progressed through school he was drawn to natural approaches in healing. Once he found chiropractic he was hooked and ... Read more
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Wahid Kassar, M.D.

Dr. Wahid Kassar, M.D. is an expert endocrinologist. As a graduate of the Damascus University School of Medicine, he brings over 25 years of experience with him to NorthShore. His ... Read more

Patient Policy

NorthShore Patient Privacy Policy Notice of Privacy Practices Authorization and Disclosure of Protected Health Information As a Patient Centered Medical Home, we work together with our patients to help improve ... Read more

Who We Are

Learn About NorthShore Health Centers NorthShore Health Centers is a non-profit committed to providing quality, affordable healthcare for all in Porter, Lake, La Porte, and Jasper Counties. With multiple locations ... Read more
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Dedications

Sterling Creek Board Room Dan Roszkowski Dan Roszkowski served on the NorthShore Health Centers Board of Directors for 16 years, holding various leadership roles including President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, and ... Read more
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Spring – And Allergy Season – Is Here!

Are you suffering from seasonal allergies? Are you WONDERING if you have seasonal allergies or if it could be a virus like the cold, flu, or COVID-19? While it is ... Read more
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Closed for Good Friday – Immediate Care Hours available

NorthShore Health Centers will be closed Friday, April 7th in observance of Good Friday. Immediate care will be available 8 am – 12 pm at our Portage and Lake Station ... Read more
Foods to eat for good nutrition.

Feed Your Tomorrow With Good Nutrition Today

The benefits of good nutrition are not only important, but also life-long.   The advantages of good nutrition, starting as a child are important to support brain development and healthy growth ... Read more

Closed Labor Day

In observation of the Labor Day holiday, all NorthShore Health Center locations will be closed except for Portage and Lake Station Medical from 8am to 12pm for immediate care.
Good health isn't about being lucky it's about being prepared.

Good Health Isn’t About Being Lucky

St. Patrick’s Day brings with it visions of four-leaf clovers, green, and the luck o’ the Irish. While we could all use a little extra good fortune and a pot ... Read more
New year health goals.

New Year. New Health Goals.

With every year and the promise of a fresh start, we make resolutions. The top five New Year’s resolutions for last year, according to Statista, are: getting more exercise, losing ... Read more
Happy holidays from NorthShore Health Centers

Special Hours Christmas Day

All NorthShore Health Centers locations will be closed on Monday, December 27th except for Portage and Lake Station Medical from 8am to 12pm. We hope you have a safe and ... Read more
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New Spanish-Speaking Provider

From a young age, Mayory Roberts knew that helping her community was the deepest part of her soul. This stemmed from her profound love towards others, which guided her to ... Read more

Closed on Labor Day

In honor of those working hard for us everyday, all NorthShore clinics will be closed on Monday, September 6th except for our Portage and Lake Station clinics for walk-in immediate ... Read more
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$20 Flu Shot

Get the shot, not the flu! NorthShore is offering $20 flu shots at all locations. This promotion is open to the public, and no appointment is necessary. Payment options include ... Read more
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Now Accepting New Patients for Telepsychiatry

What is Telepsychiatry? Telepsychiatry is a private and secure video meeting system. Similar to how Facetime or Skype works, patients will be able to interact with their psychiatrist through a ... Read more