Health

Words like dedication, expertise, passion, and excellence – among many others – were used to describe the three employees recognized as team members of the year at Northwest Health – Porter last week.  Each year, the hospital names a Team...

For many years, the human services organization Regional Care Group has provided individuals and families living in Northwest Indiana with a vast selection of programs and resources that help improve their quality of life. Regional Care Group was...

Northwest Health announced it is opening registration for its Diabetes Prevention Program. The program was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which has partnered with organizations like Northwest Health with the goal...

The American College of Cardiology has recognized Franciscan Health Munster for its demonstrated expertise and commitment to treating patients with chest pain. Franciscan Health Munster was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI...

Do you have a loved one who is considering a move into Assisted Living? Knowing whether they need extra support or not can be a challenging, if not worrying experience – especially if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Rest assured;...

Donations can be dropped off at the two hospitals through July 22 The Mission Committee of Franciscan Health Dyer and Franciscan Health Munster hospitals is hosting a school supply and cereal drive aimed at assisting local Catholic school students in...

Crown Point woman says TAVR procedure gave her new life Franciscan Health Crown Point is now offering patients with aortic valve stenosis a minimally invasive valve replacement procedure that speeds recovery time. Transcatheter aortic valve...

Franciscan Health Dyer and Franciscan Health Olympia Fields were both recently named Bariatric Centers of Excellence (COE) by Optum. Bariatric departments belonging to the Optum bariatric COE program perform more successful bariatric procedures than...

It was just six years ago when Ignite Medical Resorts first began offering its advanced physical therapy services in Kansas City. Today, the organization is well on its way to becoming a nationwide phenomenon with 22 locations across seven...

Orthopedic surgeon, WorkingWell and HEALTHeACCESS offices included A new Franciscan Health building housing a variety of services is now open in the City of La Porte. The building at 400 Legacy Plaza West houses a Franciscan Physician Network...