Health

Children and families served by Franciscan Health Olympia Fields got a boost from other local kids this spring thanks to fundraisers at local Catholic schools. Students at Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights, Infant Jesus of Prague School...

Every second counts when a stroke occurs, which is why it is critical to recognize early warning signs so that patients have the best chance at recovery and survival. Northwest Health – La Porte will host a free community seminar called “Stroke...

What started as a way to get out of the house and stay busy nearly 50 years ago has turned into a lifetime of dedicated service for a 100-year-old volunteer at Franciscan Health Crown Point. Vivian Kelby, who turned 100 on May 4, will exceed 38,000...

NorthShore Health Centers’ Gary clinic is now open, offering Northwest Indiana patients quality, comprehensive healthcare to everyone without exclusion. The location first opened last spring, undergoing extensive renovations and expansions to bring...

Free series of classes focuses on factors that contribute to healthy families Franciscan Health Michigan City’s free FIT-Together program, a family-centered approach to health and wellness, is back and open for registration. The unique, six-week...

Free educational event aimed at expectant mothers, grandparents Northwestern Indiana Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) and lead agency Franciscan Health are teaming up with local healthcare and community organizations to host a free Grandparents...

Mental health can't wait. Break the silence…Ignite change. In America today, approximately one out of every five Americans is suffering with a mental health issue; and approximately one in 25 adults is experiencing a serious mental illness that...

Porter-Starke Services hosted its annual Living Health, Balance, and Hope Symposium on Thursday, May 8, at the Porter County Expo Center. The event, themed “Reigniting Connection: How to Spark Meaningful Relationships,” brought together social...

Franciscan Health Crown Point is hosting a doula certification workshop over two weekends in July. Doulas are trained professionals who provide continuous physical, emotional and informational support to their clients before, during and shortly after...