Dr. Brett Galley dresses as Santa to spread holiday cheer to tiny patients Newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit at Franciscan Health Crown Point and their families had a special visitor this week, just in time for Christmas. Brett Galley, MD,...
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Ignite Medical Resorts’ Miracle on Main Street event is a festive, inspirational showcase for game-changing robotics in physical therapy
Ignite Medical Resorts’ Crown Point location hosted its Miracle on Main Street event on Wednesday, December 18. The Christmas-themed event invited guests to mingle amongst one another as they enjoyed light refreshments, snapped a photo with Santa...
Top 10 health articles on Valpo.Life in 2024
If previous years taught us anything, it’s to prioritize our wellbeing and take care of ourselves through difficult times. Each year brings new stressors and challenges, but being able to take a look at your health and make changes that promote...
St. Mary Medical Center Emergency Department opens in Valparaiso
Featured image: From left: David Otte, Vice President of Engineering and Support Services; Kimberly Sgouroudis, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer for St. Mary Medical Center; Donald P. Fesko, President and CEO of...
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields surgeon offering state-of-the-art digestive care at new clinic
Featured image: Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC General Surgeon Dr. Lubomyr Boris, DO, recently launched a comprehensive Foregut Clinic at his Franciscan Health Olympia Fields office. Minimally invasive methods allow for targeted treatment...
Northwest Indiana Breast Care Center dedication to promoting breast health was on full display in 2024
2024 has been quite the year for Northwest Indiana Breast Care Center at Methodist Hospitals. A few of the Breast Care Center’s recent accomplishments include putting on over 30 breast cancer awareness programs in the community, adding a new...
Community members honor their loved ones at St. Catherine Hospital’s annual Wings of Healing ceremony
For almost three decades, St. Catherine Hospital has hosted the Wings of Healing program to honor and memorialize loved ones during the holiday season. This year’s annual Angels of Hope tree-lighting celebration was Tuesday, Dec. 10, in...
Franciscan Health achieves Platinum Level status from Quit Now Indiana for smoking cessation
Franciscan Health recently was recognized for achieving Quit Now Indiana Champion Platinum Level status for smoking cessation. The recognition encompasses all of the Franciscan hospitals in Indiana: Carmel, Crawfordsville, Crown Point, Dyer,...
New physicians join Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC
Gastroenterologist, cardiologist and breast surgical oncologist accepting new patients Three new physicians recently joined Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC and are accepting new patients in Olympia Fields. Gastroenterologist Amer AlSamman, MD;...
Powers Health cuts ribbon on 24/7 Emergency Department at St. Mary Medical Center Outpatient Center in Valparaiso
VALPARAISO | The healthcare landscape in Northwest Indiana expanded at 12:01 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 as Powers Health opened its new $4.3 million Emergency Department at the St. Mary Medical Center Outpatient Center in Valparaiso. The healthcare system...