Health

On April 25, 2024, Northwest Health – Porter celebrated National Doctors’ Day by making a $6,000 donation to the Porter County Emergency Management Agency in honor of its medical staff. This donation is in support of upcoming upgrades to the...

On April 16, Northwest Health - Porter’s new $5.85 million hybrid catheterization laboratory/operating room combination ushered in a more advanced level of cardiovascular technology to the area. The hybrid catheterization lab, or "hybrid cath lab,"...

A nutritious, balanced diet is important at any age. But for people over the age of 65, certain foods can play a crucial role in maintaining strength, vitality and peace of mind well into their senior years. Below is a brief list of essential foods...

Two Franciscan Health hospitals in Northwest Indiana have a new CFO and Franciscan Health Crown Point has a new vice president of medical affairs, the healthcare ministry announced today. Justin Kats became the new chief financial officer for...

Center for Hospice Care (CHC) has been serving patients in St. Joseph County since 1980. Since then our service area has grown to include Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, LaGrange, LaPorte, Marshall, Porter and Starke Counties. More importantly, in those...

Franciscan Health Michigan City’s free FIT-Together program, a family-centered approach to health and wellness, is back and open for registration. The unique, six-week fitness program is intended for households with children between the ages of 8...

Memory loss is something that many Americans will have to face in their lifetime. According to the Center for Disease Control, about one in 10 Americans will experience some form of dementia as they age, and that number is only expected to increase....

In May, Northwest Health wants to help women be the picture of health through Keep Your Selfie Healthy: A Women’s Health Week Challenge email series.  Starting May 13, Northwest Health will provide seven daily emails about women’s health issues,...

The Franciscan Health Foundation of Northern Indiana is thanking CAPTRUST for its recent donations totaling $4,166 in support of the Franciscan Health Michigan City Prenatal Assistance Program for vulnerable mothers with children under the age of...

Students at St. Agnes School in Chicago Heights raised $1,650 during their Lenten service project to purchase diapers for Franciscan Health Olympia Fields’ diaper pantry for new moms in need. The project, called For the Sake of New Life, spanned...