Health

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields’ cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs have earned reaccreditation by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The recertification recognizes the hospital’s...

Board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist Padmaja Sanaka, MD is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Winfield. Dr. Sanaka attended medical school at Kurnool Medical College in India and completed her...

This class will be presented by Kidworks, LLC's occupational therapist Michelle Greenawald, MOT, OTR/L and hosted by Associated Pediatricians, LLC. Topics will include: Joint attention Offering chances for helping with self-care (dressing, grooming,...

Needs-based scholarship applications being accepted to cover registration fees Franciscan Health Crown Point is hosting a doula certification workshop over two weekends in October, with a limited number of needs-based scholarship applications being...

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for teens and young adults in the United States. Approximately one in five children and youths experience a serious mental health concern yet only 20% of them receive help.THE GOOD NEWSIn 2022, the suicide...

Two Powers Health hospitals are among the best physical rehabilitation centers in the country, according to Newsweek and Statista Inc., an industry ranking provider. Powers Health Rehabilitation Center in Crown Point and St. Mary Medical Center...

Volunteer court-appointed guardians advocate for the elderly, incapacitated Franciscan Health’s partnership with the Lake County Courts to provide volunteer advocates for elderly and incapacitated adults who are unable to represent themselves now...

Franciscan Health Crown Point is hosting a two-day trauma symposium aimed at helping better understand trauma in its various forms. “People rarely think of trauma care until they need it, but healthcare professionals know it is a vital part of the...

Midwest Center for Youth and Families is a critical resource for children and adolescents with complex mental illnesses, offering residential treatment designed to help those with bipolar disorder, borderline features, depression, severe ADHD,...

The American Diabetes Association recognizes the Methodist Hospitals Diabetes Center for its excellent programming, which offers education and support to those who want to learn how to prevent or manage diabetes. “We offer education based on the...