La Porte, IN – Northwest Health is committed to removing the barriers many women face in receiving timely breast cancer screenings by offering walk-in mammogram screenings in La Porte and Starke Counties during the week of April 21.

From April 21 - 28, women aged 40 and older can skip the usual appointment scheduling and doctor’s orders. Instead, they can walk in directly to receive their annual screening mammogram at the following locations:

• Northwest Health – La Porte, 1331 State Street, La Porte, IN

            Monday thru Thursday: Noon – 4 p.m.
            Friday: Noon -3:15 p.m.
            Saturday: 7:30 a.m. – Noon (must call ahead on Saturday, 219-344-6480)

• Northwest Health – Michigan City, 3777 N. Frontage Road, Michigan City, IN

            Tuesday and Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (must call ahead, 219-344-6480)

• Northwest Health – Starke, 102 E. Culver Road, Knox, IN

            Tuesday thru Friday, 1 – 3:30 p.m. (must call ahead, 574-772-1139)

Breast cancer impacts one in eight women, and early detection is critical for better outcomes. Northwest Health is making it easier for women to prioritize their health by offering this walk-in service for mammograms.

Mammograms are an essential preventive care service, and for most women, these screenings may be covered by insurance at no cost. Northwest Health accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid.

In Porter County, Northwest Health offers walk-in mammogram screenings weekly, Monday-Friday, 8:30 – 3 p.m. at Northwest Health Portage, 3630 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN.

About Northwest Health
Northwest Health is a regional healthcare system committed to providing communities in Northwest Indiana with high-quality, accessible health care — from highly specialized care and surgical services to more routine primary care. The system of more than 60 access points includes three hospitals, five emergency departments, urgent care centers, outpatient surgery centers, an ambulance service, and physician offices. A compassionate team of caregivers work hard to fulfill its mission to help people get well and live healthier. For more information, visit NWHealthIN.com.