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A Village United in Caring
It’s been said it takes a village to raise a child. The same can be said of caring for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Milton Village, located in Roseland, was created to do just that. It’s the result of a collaboration between...
Surgeons will cover ‘neck to knees’ during free orthopedic symposium at Powers Health
Join surgeons from Powers Health and Orthopedic Specialists of Northwest Indiana as they discuss signs, symptoms, risk factors and innovative treatments for orthopedic conditions.The Orthopedic Symposium: Improve Your Movement from Neck to Knees will...
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields hosting free Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Baby Expo
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is hosting the free Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Baby Expo on Saturday, April 12 focused on new and expectant families. Family Birth Center staff and providers will be on hand to provide information on safe sleep,...
KV REMC Junior Board of Directors to Host Suicide Prevention Fun 5K Run/Walk
Calling all runners and walkers! You are invited to join the KV REMC Junior Board of Directors as they host a Suicide Prevention Fun 5K Run/Walk. This event is part of a community service commitment for the students and is especially...
Powers Health event to help women focus on well-being
Women looking for tips on getting better sleep, recognizing signs of menopause and creating confidence can find all of that and more at an upcoming Powers Health event. The 2025 Empowering Women’s Retreat – Self Care for Mind and Body will take...
Kaitlin Qualls delivers faster care through advanced radiation treatment techniques at Methodist Hospitals
Growing up watching her mother work as an MA in a family practice office and playing doctor with Barbies, it’s no wonder Methodist Hospitals Radiation Oncologist Kaitlin Qualls, M.D. dove headfirst into learning the ins and outs of the medical...
Board-certified family medicine physician joins Franciscan Health in Cedar Lake
Board-certified family medicine physician Lynn Vattathara, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting patients in Cedar Lake. Dr. Vattathara attended medical school at St. George’s University School of Medicine in...
Franciscan Physician Network family medicine provider relocates to new Valpo office
Board-certified family medicine provider Dr. Kumari Singh is now seeing patients at the Franciscan Physician Network Glendale Health Center, 1101 Glendale Blvd., Suite 101 in Valparaiso. Existing appointments were moved to the new Valparaiso location...
Franciscan Health Crown Point, partners hosting free Safe Kids Day
Children and their families are invited to join in the fun at the free Safe Kids Day on Saturday, April 5 at the Dean & Barbara White Southlake YMCA. The interactive event will include a variety of activities along with educational booths with...