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he board-certified practitioners with Crown Point OB/GYN are now part of Franciscan Physician Network and are accepting new patients. The addition of the Crown Point practice will allow Franciscan Physician Network to further expand its obstetric and...

When a loved one passes away, it is difficult for the entire family. What is often forgotten is that the younger generation doesn’t fully understand the concept of death and feel isolated from their peers. Camp Evergreen, Center for Hospice...

Your nutrition choices matter as you age. Here’s what you need to know to stay healthy and get help if you need it. As we age, attention to nutrition can help maintain health. It can also play a role in preventing chronic illness, says...

As you aim to stay strong and independent in older adulthood, there is a clear recipe for success: exercise. Exercise plays a role in reducing your risk of more than 30 chronic illnesses, according to a 2025 research reviewopens a new window....

It’s been said it takes a village to raise a child. The same can be said of caring for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Milton Village, located in Roseland, was created to do just that. It’s the result of a collaboration between...

Join surgeons from Powers Health and Orthopedic Specialists of Northwest Indiana as they discuss signs, symptoms, risk factors and innovative treatments for orthopedic conditions.The Orthopedic Symposium: Improve Your Movement from Neck to Knees will...

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is hosting the free Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Baby Expo on Saturday, April 12 focused on new and expectant families. Family Birth Center staff and providers will be on hand to provide information on safe sleep,...

Women looking for tips on getting better sleep, recognizing signs of menopause and creating confidence can find all of that and more at an upcoming Powers Health event. The 2025 Empowering Women’s Retreat – Self Care for Mind and Body will take...

Board-certified family medicine physician Lynn Vattathara, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting patients in Cedar Lake. Dr.  Vattathara attended medical school at St. George’s University School of Medicine in...

Board-certified family medicine provider Dr. Kumari Singh is now seeing patients at the Franciscan Physician Network Glendale Health Center, 1101 Glendale Blvd., Suite 101 in Valparaiso. Existing appointments were moved to the new Valparaiso location...