Munster surgeon’s donation continues to help NWI cancer patients

Munster surgeon’s donation continues to help NWI cancer patients A tradition of helping breast cancer patients in Northwest Indiana carries on. David Robinson, MD, and his practice, Indiana Plastic Surgery, again donated $2,500 to Community Healthcare Center’s Women’s Diagnostic Center in support of the Breast...

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Community Healthcare System named ‘Best Places to Work in IT’ by Computerworld

Community Healthcare System named ‘Best Places to Work in IT’ by Computerworld Community Healthcare System has been named a Best Place to Work in IT on Computerworld's 30th annual report. “We are honored to be recognized among these great companies,” said Jesus Delgado, Chief Information Officer and Vice President of...

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Community Healthcare System hospitals earn accolades for infant, maternal care

Community Healthcare System hospitals earn accolades for infant, maternal care Community Hospital, St. Catherine Hospital and St. Mary Medical Center again have been recognized for their commitment to infant and maternal health. All three earned accolades from the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA), in partnership with Gov....

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The Future is Now: Robot-assisted technology equals precision control

The Future is Now: Robot-assisted technology equals precision control Positive patient experiences and outcomes are the primary reasons the hospitals of Community Healthcare System use robot-assisted technology for minimally invasive surgeries and diagnostics. Each year, Community Healthcare System’s acute care...

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Medical mimics: Community Healthcare System’s Simulation Lab a real asset for NWI

Medical mimics: Community Healthcare System’s Simulation Lab a real asset for NWI With the press of a button, the “patient” starts hemorrhaging. His blood pressure begins to plummet. The nurses in the room must decide what to do next to save his life. Nurses may face this scenario in the Simulation Laboratory at Community...

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Laini Fluellen Charities donates $16K to Cancer Resource Centre to help local cancer patients

Laini Fluellen Charities donates $16K to Cancer Resource Centre to help local cancer patients Community Cancer Research Foundation’s Cancer Resource Centre (CRC) received $16,000 in donations in 2023 from Laini Fluellen Charities, Inc., whose goal is to improve health outcomes for women at high risk for and diagnosed with breast cancer,...

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Top 10 health articles on Valpo.Life in 2023

By: Autum Meyers, Curtis Hankins, Damon Modglin, Garrett Spoor, Jennifer Arzola, Lauren Grasham Last Updated: December 20, 2023

Top 10 health articles on Valpo.Life in 2023 If previous years taught us anything, it’s to prioritize our wellbeing and take care of ourselves through difficult times. Each year brings new stressors and challenges, but being able to take a look at your health and make changes that promote...

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