Health

Shelly Barnes, mother, overcomes breast cancer with the help of her family and the NWI Breast Care Center

Shelly Barnes, mother, overcomes breast cancer with the help of her family and the NWI Breast Care Center Breast cancer is a disease that many have been affected by in the United States. According to the National Cancer Institute, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in the country, with over a quarter of a million cases being diagnosed in...

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Northwest Health to Present May HealthyU Seminar: Early Detection is the BREAST Protection

Northwest Health to Present May HealthyU Seminar: Early Detection is the BREAST Protection Genetics... lifestyle choices… environmental influences… Did you know that all three of these have a significant impact on a person’s susceptibility to breast cancer? To learn more about these and other various factors that contribute to breast...

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New Prairie High School Partners with Northwest Health to Provide Athletic Training Services

New Prairie High School Partners with Northwest Health to Provide Athletic Training Services Northwest Health recently announced that it will be providing comprehensive sports medicine and athletic training services to high school athletes within the New Prairie School District. This collaboration signifies a commitment to the health and...

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Coolspring Elementary students donate care packages to Franciscan Health Michigan City patients

Coolspring Elementary students donate care packages to Franciscan Health Michigan City patients Students from Coolspring Elementary School recently delivered 54 care packages featuring a coloring book of their artwork for Franciscan Health Michigan City patients. “On behalf of the Coolspring students, we would like to present you with these...

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Mamon Powers, Jr. to be Honored at Methodist Hospitals Foundation’s Annual Gala

Mamon Powers, Jr.  to be Honored at Methodist Hospitals Foundation’s Annual Gala Methodist Hospitals is pleased to announce the establishment of the Methodist Hospitals Champion Medal, an annual award designed to honor the profound influence of individuals whose unwavering dedication and service to Methodist Hospitals have shaped...

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Franciscan Health Cardiology Olympia Fields hosting free smoking cessation meetings

Franciscan Health Cardiology Olympia Fields hosting free smoking cessation meetings Franciscan Health Cardiology Olympia Fields is hosting free weekly smoking cessation group meetings aimed at helping smokers kick the habit. The meetings help smokers learn proven strategies for success in quitting for good, develop a personal plan...

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Dr. Asia Filatov educates the community about good sleeping habits at Northwest Health HealthyU seminar

Dr. Asia Filatov educates the community about good sleeping habits at Northwest Health HealthyU seminar On April 30, Dr. Asia Filatov, a neurologist at Northwest Health - Porter location in Valparaiso, presented the latest installment in the network’s monthly HealthyU wellness series. Filatov’s presentation, entitled “Sweet Dreams: Why Good Sleep...

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Patrick Ohaver Receives National Athletic Trainers Association Award

Patrick Ohaver Receives National Athletic Trainers Association Award Patrick Ohaver, an experienced athletic trainer and Coordinator of Methodist Hospitals Sports Medicine Program, has been recognized by the Secondary School Committee of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). Ohaver was recently named...

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