Health

When Louise Chickie-Wolfe thinks about her late husband Raleigh, she is “joyfully overwhelmed” with their inspiring love story. Working as Raleigh’s medical secretary at the Hammond Clinic in their Clinical Psychology department, Louise and her...

Do you desire a sense of belonging — a community you can go to? It’s a part of being human. But this year, 1 in 3 adults age 50–80 (34%) reported feeling isolated from others in the past year. Community building can bring positive change. The...

Franciscan Health Munster is the first and only hospital in Northwest Indiana to offer a minimally invasive procedure that significantly improves quality of life for chronic emphysema patients, representatives announced today. The Zephyr Valve system...

Social media can be a great tool to help build connections, stay informed and engage with others. However, when it becomes all-consuming and potentially damaging to adolescent brain development, it may be cause for concern.   Recently, the U.S....

Board-certified infectious disease and internal medicine doctor Annette Abraham, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Michigan City. Dr. Abraham completed her training at Government Medical College in...

Two upcoming free screenings offered through Community Healthcare System will look for signs and symptoms of blockages in the arteries of the legs. Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) screenings will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1 at...

When it comes to our health and longevity, we all know some basic truths: Proper nutrition is vital, preventive health screenings are essential and exercise is a must. But there may be another surprising “ingredient” that’s just as important...

Aviva Valparaiso hosted a lunch and learn session on Project Lifesaver on Thursday. Porter County Triad and the Porter County Sheriff’s Department also participated in the info session about the initiative. Project Lifesaver is to help first...

Northwest Health – Porter honored two caregivers in August: Jennifer Carpenter, MSN, RN, PCCN, was the recipient of the DAISY award for exceptional nursing and Wil Ortiz, a security officer, was the recipient of the PETALS award for outstanding...

Horses can often have a unique sensitivity to people’s feelings and emotions. These strong, calming creatures can have a powerful effect to ease anxieties and reduce tension. “Horses are beautiful, sensitive and intelligent,” said Katherine...