NorthShore Health Centers

NorthShore Health Centers is a prominent non-profit organization committed to delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare to individuals and families across Porter, Lake, La Porte, and Jasper Counties in Indiana. Established with a mission to build healthier communities, NorthShore offers a broad spectrum of services designed to address the holistic health needs of its patients. Their comprehensive services include primary care (family practice, pediatrics, women's health), dental care (preventive and corrective treatments, X-rays, dentures), vision services (eye exams, optical dispensary), chiropractic care, and extensive mental health and substance abuse counseling. They also provide a range of additional support services such as on-site pharmacies, laboratory services, radiology (X-ray, mammogram, bone density, ultrasound), and health insurance enrollment assistance for programs like HIP, Medicaid, and Marketplace. NorthShore Health Centers operates multiple locations and is dedicated to accessibility, serving both scheduled and walk-in patients, with some clinics offering after-hours and urgent care. They are particularly focused on ensuring care is available to everyone, including the uninsured and underinsured, offering a sliding scale fee based on income for those who qualify. The organization employs a diverse team of healthcare professionals including primary care doctors, obstetricians, midwives, pediatricians, nurse practitioners, specialists, and support staff, including Spanish-speaking employees and translation services at all sites. Their vision emphasizes providing comprehensive healthcare under one roof, with a focus on collaboration and innovation to tailor care to individual needs. NorthShore is guided by core values such as accountability, integrity, empathy, courage, respect, and commitment. They actively engage with the community through various initiatives, including community health needs assessments and partnerships, and operate as a non-profit, relying on donations to support their mission.