(La Porte, IN) - Northwest Health has been recognized for its commitment to infant and maternal health.

The hospital in La Porte earned what’s called the Inspire Hospital of Distinction Award. It’s for excellence in addressing critical issues related to the health of moms and babies.

Those issues include breastfeeding, tobacco prevention, and hypertension during pregnancy. The Indiana Hospital Association gave the award.

Northwest Health opened its new 84-bed hospital in LaPorte in October 2020.