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Coolspring Elementary students donate care packages to Franciscan Health Michigan City patients

Coolspring Elementary students donate care packages to Franciscan Health Michigan City patients Students from Coolspring Elementary School recently delivered 54 care packages featuring a coloring book of their artwork for Franciscan Health Michigan City patients. “On behalf of the Coolspring students, we would like to present you with these...

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Mamon Powers, Jr. to be Honored at Methodist Hospitals Foundation’s Annual Gala

Mamon Powers, Jr.  to be Honored at Methodist Hospitals Foundation’s Annual Gala Methodist Hospitals is pleased to announce the establishment of the Methodist Hospitals Champion Medal, an annual award designed to honor the profound influence of individuals whose unwavering dedication and service to Methodist Hospitals have shaped...

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Dr. Asia Filatov educates the community about good sleeping habits at Northwest Health HealthyU seminar

Dr. Asia Filatov educates the community about good sleeping habits at Northwest Health HealthyU seminar On April 30, Dr. Asia Filatov, a neurologist at Northwest Health - Porter location in Valparaiso, presented the latest installment in the network’s monthly HealthyU wellness series. Filatov’s presentation, entitled “Sweet Dreams: Why Good Sleep...

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Methodist Hospitals Wound Treatment Centers Receive Excellence in Patient Satisfaction Award

Methodist Hospitals Wound Treatment Centers Receive Excellence in Patient Satisfaction Award Biannual award acknowledges exceptional success in satisfaction metrics. Methodist Hospitals is pleased to announce that its Wound Treatment Centers at the Northlake and Southlake campuses are recipients of RestorixHealth’s Excellence in Patient...

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Northwest Health Hospitals Nationally Recognized with High Hospital Safety Grades from Leapfrog Group

Northwest Health Hospitals Nationally Recognized with High Hospital Safety Grades from Leapfrog Group New Grade for Spring 2024 is a national recognition for patient safety Two Northwest Health hospitals received high marks for quality of care today from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient...

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Northwest Health – La Porte Re-Designated as Obstetrical Level of Care II and Neonatal Level of Care II Hospital

Northwest Health – La Porte Re-Designated as Obstetrical Level of Care II and Neonatal Level of Care II Hospital The Maternal and Child Health Division at the Indiana Department of Health has re-certified Northwest Health – La Porte as an Obstetrical Level of Care II and a Neonatal Level of Care II hospital. This achievement underscores the hospital's...

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Franciscan WorkingWell to host free direct-to-employer solutions luncheon

Franciscan WorkingWell to host free direct-to-employer solutions luncheon Franciscan WorkingWell is hosting a free, informative luncheon on May 15 to help attendees learn more about employer-based health and wellness programs. Franciscan HEALTHeACCESS is leading the region in advanced primary care models...

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Northwest Health – Porter Makes Donation to the Porter County Emergency Management Agency to Honor its Medical Staff

Northwest Health – Porter Makes Donation to the Porter County Emergency Management Agency   to Honor its Medical Staff 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...

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Northwest Health Opens Hybrid OR/Catheterization Laboratory to Enhance Patient Care

Northwest Health Opens Hybrid OR/Catheterization Laboratory to Enhance Patient Care 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,"...

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Franciscan Health hospitals name new CFO, vice president of medical affairs

Franciscan Health hospitals name new CFO, vice president of medical affairs 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...

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