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We offer the most advanced obstetrical and gynecological care in Northwest Indiana. As an all-female, board-certified group of obstetric and gynecologic physicians and nurse practitioners, we understand women.

​We are women, mothers, sisters and daughters, just like you, so we understand your concerns and relate to your needs.

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Coronavirus  Information April 4, 2020
-If you have a scheduled appointment, please read below for changes to keep you, your families, and our staff safe. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

-We are still conducting office hours on limited days for essential care for our obstetric and gynecologic patients.  We are conducting some visits, when appropriate, via a telemedicine platform.  This is following the recommendations of the CDC and ACOG to avoid contact for non-essential services.  

-Someone will be at the door to screen for symptoms. If you have respiratory symptoms or fever, you will be given a mask and you will be directed to go home for self-care if you have mild symptoms and to emergency services if your symptoms are severe. If you would like to come for your visit and if you do not have respiratory symptoms we will be happy to see you.

-IMPORTANT NOTES: for a non-stress test (NST), ultrasound (US), or fetal heart rate check, please check in by cell phone from your car. Call our office 219-462-6144 and check in - we will call you back to come into the office when the proper room is open and help keep you out of our waiting room. If you are coming in for bloodwork or labs (LabCorp), call them at 219-548-1612; you may pass through our waiting room to lab or can access their hallway door directly.

-All education classes have been postponed- both at our office and the hospital. We are grateful to Customized Communications president Mike McWithey for sponsoring free online classes for childbirth preparation, cesarean delivery education and breastfeeding.  Click the link above to access the site via Porter Hospital.
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-No children below 18 accompanying others to appointments. Don’t bring your kids to your appointments.

-If you are over age 60 or have severe medical conditions – all appointments are cancelled unless an emergency visit. We are happy to reschedule you and will await improvement in the public health arena to see you safely. Appointments will be rescheduled based on State and Federal guidelines.

​-In order to keep you safe, we are following all recommendations for hand washing, site cleanliness and staff screening. Any employee with illness and a fever is sent home for a minimum of two weeks. Staff members with patient contact are wearing masks. Why? As we begin to see coronavirus research get published, we can learn more about what to do. Even though a surgical-type mask doesn’t cut down on ALL spread, it can be a barrier to water droplets that could carry coronavirus. Research from Hong Kong and Singapore suggested it cut down the infectious rate – from people who are asymptomatic carriers and people who are sick but don’t yet have symptoms. The summary is: us wearing masks keeps you and us healthier.

 -Your health and safety is very important to us. Please stay positive, stay home if you are able, and stay healthy! We care about each and every one of you. 

​Drs. Murphy, Rutherford, Short, and Strickland

www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

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The 5th annual MOMentum 5K Run/Walk is open for registration! The event will take place on Saturday, May 9, at 9:00 am, at the Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve in Chesterton.  It’s a great way to kick off your Mother’s Day weekend!

Click here for details or here to register.

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​​State-of-the-Art Obstetrics Care

We are excited to announce a change at Porter Regional Hospital, making care and safety for our mothers and babies even better! Nothing has changed in our practice; we still will see, care for, and plan to deliver our patients. It is where we want to be on your special day. The exciting change is that there will now a NICU provider, an Ob/Gyn physician, and an anesthesia provider in the hospital 24/7. There will also be an on staff Maternal Fetal Medicine physician with the expertise to consult and advise on the highest risk pregnancies.

​Most times, the experience in Labor and Delivery is a happy, healthy one. Sometimes, however, we cannot predict an emergency or 'hurry-up’ case – what a great safety net to know that someone skilled will be there to care for you while your doctor is arriving to the hospital. Every patient seen in the OB Emergency Department will see a physician within 30 minutes of arriving to the hospital. This allows early assessment and intervention so if there is a concern for your health or your baby’s health we are aware. We are so excited about the program! Providing quality care with a personal touch is our top priority. 

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​​OGA Wellness Solutions

We understand how weight loss programs can be confusing, complex and prone to failure. Our vision is to empower our patients to take charge of their wellness and become the healthiest version possible of themselves. By being certified by the Obesity Medicine Association, we will provide you with a medically sound and safe program through nutrition education, exercise, medication and if needed, meal replacement. We can create a wellness program to fit your tendencies, likes and dislikes to help you embrace a healthier lifestyle. To learn more about the Wellness Solutions Program, please click ​​here.

For upcoming Wellness Solution events, please click here.

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We Are a Team

 When you choose one of our doctors or nurse practitioners, you get not only a highly qualified individual, but also our experienced and fully supportive team behind her. By using  the Athena electronic medical record system, we are in constant communication about our patients' questions and needs.  Our nursing, lab and ultrasound departments communicate frequently and openly so our patients get the best of our collective knowledge and expertise. We truly think of patients as “ours” not “mine” to provide a consistent and trusting atmosphere for care. 

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State-of-the-Art Procedures
​Right in Our Office

Our patients appreciate the comfort and convenience of our office and the attention of our highly skilled staff for the latest AAAASF certified procedures, including Novasure® endometrial ablation for heavy bleeding and  Essure® Tubal Occlusion for non-surgical, permanent birth control.  
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Evidence-Based Medicine

To obtain the best possible outcomes, we individualize our approach and provide each of our patients with the information and options she needs to make the right decisions about her health. Because our physicians are re-certified yearly with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology​, we remain informed and up to date.  We also attend yearly accredited courses to further enhance our skills. 
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Meet Your Providers

Dr. Jennifer Murphy

Dr. Elizabeth Rutherford

Dr. Cheryl Short

Dr. Crystal Strickland

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Obstetrical & Gynecological Associates reserves the right to charge a fee of $20.00 for all missed appointments (no-shows) that are not cancelled or rescheduled with a 24-hour advance notice. The no-show fee will be billed to the patient.