Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States and can appear in women whose only risk factors are age and sex. Annual mammograms are an important tool when it comes to long-term breast health but many women, especially those...
On October 1, cardiac electrophysiologists at Northwest Health – Porter will begin using an innovative new cardiac ablation therapy to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common heart rhythm disorder in adults. When a person has AFib,...
Funds raised by sponsorships for recent healthcare symposium Franciscan WorkingWell recently donated the sponsorship proceeds from a day-long employer solutions symposium to the Franciscan Health Foundation of Northern Indiana’s Food...
On Monday, September 22 Northwest Health welcomed urologist, David Kraklau, M.D. to Northwest Medical Group. Dr. Kraklau joins Dr. Subba Rao Nagubadi at Northwest Medical Group – Urology and is seeing patients at the Medical Offices at Northwest...
Board-certified pediatrician Alicia Boykin, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Munster. Dr. Boykin completed medical school at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Her pediatric residency...
Project made possible in part by a $30 million donation from The Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation Franciscan Health Crown Point broke ground Monday for The Dean and Barbara White Cancer Center with a blessing by The Most Rev. Robert McClory,...
Northwest Health – Porter announced today that it has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality® orthopedic facility for total joint replacement surgery. The hospital earned the Institute of Quality status by consistently delivering...
Northwest Health – La Porte is proud to announce the certification of its cardiovascular rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of the...
Marram Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center operated by Porter-Starke Services, recently welcomed Keith M. Ramsey, MD as its newest physician. Dr. Ramsey specializes in obstetrics and gynecology, providing pregnancy, labor, delivery,...
Vascular and General Surgeon Patrick Albert, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Michigan City. Dr. Albert is board certified in general surgery and board eligible in vascular surgery. He attended...
