Medicine

IU Northwest School of Nursing partners with Franciscan Health The person who is with you 24/7 when you need care in a hospital is a nurse. We rely on nurses to provide care with compassion and competency. But, recent trends in healthcare across the...

Make your voice heard about healthcare in Northwest Indiana. As a member of our community , your opinion matters. This is your chance to influence how healthcare is delivered in Northwest Indiana. Please click the link below to take the Community...

The Indiana State Department of Health has announced Perinatal Level of Care II certification to Franciscan Health Dyer, signifying the steps that the hospital has taken to provide specialty care for more complex maternal and fetal conditions and...

Porter has once again earned The Joint Commission’s advanced certification for its Primary Stroke Center by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care...

Methodist Hospitals was joined by members of the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce to commemorate the grand opening of its new Methodist Physician Group cardiovascular office in Merrillville on Tuesday, June 14. The office, which offers...

MUNSTER | Community Hospital has earned recertification as a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, a designation that recognizes demonstrated expertise in treating patients who experience the most severe types of stroke. The recertification...

Hot flashes, irregular periods, mood swings – I’m having these menopause symptoms, but I’m only 42. Isn’t it too early? It’s impossible to predict the arrival of menopause, but changes can happen sooner than women might expect. "Menopause...

Photo caption: The Franciscan Outpatient Pharmacy at Franciscan Health Crown Point is open 7AM to 6PM, Monday through Friday. A discharge from the hospital or a doctor’s visit can come with lengthy instructions and medication list needed for...

About 795,000 people have a stroke every year and it’s become the fourth leading cause of death in the country. The good news is up to 80% of strokes are preventable and if one occurs, it is possible to treat and recover. May is...

Chronic heartburn and GERD sufferers, say goodbye to antacids, H2 blockers and PPIs for good! The Northwest Medical Group - General Surgery office in La Porte offers the transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) procedure that cuts GERD,...