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Barbara Brown’s plan to spend retirement pedaling cruiser bicycles on trails with her husband and hiking along Michigan’s beaches was interrupted by a medical diagnosis. “It’s hard to enjoy a bike ride with this condition,” the 70-year-old...

Therapy equipment offers support, safety for patients Secured in a harness that was tethered to a track on the ceiling gave Doug Bakker a feeling he longed for: freedom. The 60-year-old Cedar Lake father of three had lost some of his freedom after...

Vanessa Wheeler-Hardimon was not sure how bad the wound was on her left foot. “To be honest, I did not look at it for a long time,” the 68-year-old Gary resident said. “I just could not do it.” With her wound getting worse, she made the...

Hartsfield Village has been recognized as a 2024 Best Nursing Home for Short-Term Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report for a second consecutive year. The annual report assists prospective residents and their families in making informed...

St. Mary Medical Center again has earned the distinction as a Baby-Friendly birth facility. The hospital continues to meet criteria set by Baby Friendly USA, Inc. The re-designation is in effect through 2028. “Our Family Birthing Center provides...

U.S. News & World Report has named St. Catherine Hospital as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy). This is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. St....

Community Hospital, St. Catherine Hospital and St. Mary Medical Center again have earned Gold status from the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program for their commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep. The program...

Community Healthcare System hospitals have had at least 195 reasons to celebrate  this year. Community Hospital, St. Catherine Hospital and St. Mary Medical Center hit major milestones in  2023 with a combined 195 years of service to...

Community Healthcare System has been recognized by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) for excellence in Acute and Ambulatory services. Community Healthcare System earned a Level 8 achievement based on CHIME’s 2023...

Community Hospital Fitness Pointe is marking a personal best this year. The fitness center is  celebrating 25 years of serving the community by hosting a health fair and open house.  From 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 4, members and...