Health

The Rev. Tony Janik reflects on 50 years serving local hospital When James Nielsen was born 49 years ago at what was then St. Anthony Hospital in Crown Point, he needed a little help. Nielsen was born two months prematurely. Fearing he may not...

Board-certified Interventional Cardiologist Amit Kumar, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Dyer and Munster. Dr. Kumar completed medical school at All India Institute of Medical Science in New Delhi,...

Northwest Health is proud to announce the success of its Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive, collecting a total of 12,975 jars of peanut butter and other nut butter to support local food banks and fight hunger in the communities we serve. These...

Mark Reid, who received two kidney transplants from living donors, shares his story during Franciscan Health Crown Point’s annual Donate Life Celebration. Organ recipient, family of donor share personal stories After receiving two kidney...

In celebration of National Doctors’ Day on March 30th, Northwest Health’s three hospitals showed appreciation for its dedicated physicians by donating a total of $14,000 local nonprofit organizations.  National Doctors’ Day is a special...

Pope Francis is seen in St. Peter’s square in this photo taken by Sister M. Aline Shultz, chairwoman of the Franciscan Alliance Board of Trustees during one of her many trips to Vatican City with the Catholic healthcare ministry. Sister M. Aline...

Northwest Health is committed to removing the barriers many women face in receiving timely breast cancer screenings by offering walk-in mammogram screenings in La Porte and Starke Counties during the week of April 21.  From April 21 - 28, women...

Board-certified Infectious Disease Physician John Dougherty, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting patients in Michigan City. Dr. Dougherty attended medical school at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of...

Featured image: Kristen Himmerick, right, stands with her husband, Shaun, and daughter, Stella, at the dedication of Carmen’s Giving Tree in her mother’s memory at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields earlier this month. The Franciscan Health...

Being a family caregiver can be extremely demanding. Know that you are not alone. You can find support in your own community. In the U.S., 38 million people are caregivers, according to an AARP reportopens a new window. Together, they dedicate...