One of the toughest health challenges a person can face is the trouble of breathing. Center for Hospice Care comes across a lot of patients who experience this issue and encourages many of them to become a part of their BreatheEazy program. Dr....
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields has been redesignated as an Acute Stroke Ready hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health, the hospital announced today. Acute Stroke Ready hospitals serve as the first stop for patients suspected of...
Major cardiac surgery, coronary bypass surgery lauded Franciscan Health Crown Point has been recognized as being in the top 100 in the nation for medical excellence in major cardiac surgery and coronary bypass surgery by CareChex® Awards by...
On February 7, NorthShore Health Centers held its first Give Kids a Smile Day event of the year. Parents could bring their underinsured children aged 1 to 17 to one of NorthShore’s dental clinics in Hammond, Lake Station, Portage,...
February is Black History Month—a time to honor the extraordinary contributions of African Americans and reflect on the work still needed to achieve equity in health outcomes. For over 70 years, the American Cancer Society has been a leader in...
Interactive exhibit aims to increase colon cancer awareness, highlight the benefits of colonoscopies A 12-foot, walk-through inflatable colon is scheduled to be on display at Franciscan Health Munster later this month in an effort to help increase...
Mark Casanova has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Northwest Health – La Porte in La Porte, Indiana and Northwest Health – Starke in Knox Indiana, effective February 10, 2025. Casanova comes to the hospitals from Terre Haute Regional...
Registration is now open for the Franciscan Health Produce Prescription Program in Munster, which aims to assist with chronic disease management. Upon successful completion of the free, four-week program, participants will receive produce vouchers...
Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC primary care practitioners are now available in a new, state-of-the-art Homewood clinic in Cherry Creek Plaza. Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC primary care providers Josephine Minnicino,...
Franciscan Health is hosting a free, educational heart screening event during American Heart Month aimed at helping Region residents better understand and manage their cardiac risk. The Heart to Heart event is scheduled to take place from 8:30 a.m....
