Specialty

Board-certified rheumatologist joins Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC in Olympia Fields

Board-certified rheumatologist joins Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC in Olympia Fields Board-certified rheumatologist Dr. Aravind Gopal, MD, MBBS, is now part of Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC and is accepting new patients at his office on the Franciscan Health Olympia Fields campus. Dr. Gopal is board-certified in rheumatology...

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Board-certified gastroenterologist joins Franciscan Physician Network in Crown Point

Board-certified gastroenterologist joins Franciscan Physician Network in Crown Point Board-certified gastroenterologist Muhammad Kudaimi, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Crown Point. Dr. Kudaimi attended medical school at Damascus University in Damascus, Syria and completed his...

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Ignite Medical Resorts redefines assisted living with luxury, community, and personalized care

Ignite Medical Resorts redefines assisted living with luxury, community, and personalized care 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...

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Franciscan Health Crown Point, Dyer ranked in top 10% in U.S. for inpatient rehab

Franciscan Health Crown Point, Dyer ranked in top 10% in U.S. for inpatient rehab 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...

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Franciscan Health offering Virtual Diabetes Prevention Program

Franciscan Health offering Virtual Diabetes Prevention Program 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...

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Center for Hospice Care’s BreatheEazy program supports patients with respiratory issues

Center for Hospice Care’s BreatheEazy program supports patients with respiratory issues 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....

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Franciscan Health Olympia Fields redesignated as Acute Stroke Ready hospital

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields redesignated as Acute Stroke Ready hospital 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...

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Franciscan Health Crown Point among top 100 in nation for medical excellence

Franciscan Health Crown Point among top 100 in nation for medical excellence 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...

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