Health

LaPorte County high school seniors interested in healthcare careers can apply through March 17 The medical staff at Franciscan Health Michigan City is once again accepting scholarship applications through March 17 from LaPorte County high school...

Ignite Medical Resorts is making great strides in the assisted living industry, offering a unique blend of luxurious, personalized care and a strong sense of community. With 25 locations across six states, including the recent expansions in Northwest...

Hospitals lauded for effective, efficient, timely, patient-centered care Franciscan Health Crown Point and Franciscan Health Dyer both ranked in the top 10% of qualified inpatient rehabilitation facilities in the Netsmart...

Franciscan Health will be hosting a virtual diabetes prevention program online starting Tuesday, April 8 at 5 p.m. Central/6 p.m. Eastern. Franciscan Health’s Diabetes Prevention Program follows guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease...

Texting, scrolling, constant news intake and phone calls throughout the day can cause emotional exhaustion and a decrease in our attention spans.  Is it time to consider a digital detox?   Join Katie Sarver, Certified Intrinsic Coach...

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...