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Porter Physician Group has made it possible to see their doctors using a smartphone, tablet or computer. Telehealth or virtual visits allow you to talk with a provider just as you would in the doctor’s office, but without leaving the comfort of...

UnitedHealthcare has introduced a new benefit program to support the eye health and overall well-being of expectant and new moms, helping expand access to recommended vision care before and after delivery.  The new benefit provides...

Consumers expect convenience with just about everything they do these days – from streaming TV shows on-the-go to ordering groceries without ever walking into a store. But many people don’t realize that seeing a doctor may be just as...

UnitedHealthcare announced today several updates to its programs in response to the COVID-19 national emergency. In addition to previously announced telehealth and virtual care expansion, the company will open a special enrollment period for some of...

As a parent, you want your child to love themselves as much as you love them. But self-esteem can often be a struggle for kids as their bodies begin to change.  It can be hard to shield a child from the messages of what society deems as...

UnitedHealthcare announced today several updates that provide people and families expanded access to the care, support and resources they need to navigate through this unprecedented time. These actions will expand access to testing and medical care,...

As communities across the country adjust their routines to limit the spread of novel COVID-19 coronavirus, blood donors are asked to keep their blood donation appointments to ensure an adequate blood supply. Franciscan Health will host a series of...

Hernias can be difficult to detect. As you age, your groin and abdominal muscles weaken. That natural wear and tear plus pressure from an organ or tissue on a weak area of muscle can lead to a hernia. La Porte Physician Network will provide a...

Crown Point, Ind. - Following their calling to serve, a mother and daughter are the latest members of the Volunteer Advocates for Seniors and Incapacitated Adults (VASIA) organization of Franciscan Health Hammond. Dr. Sylvia Monagan of Munster and...

Getting the necessary treatment and recovery support for those seeking help for a mental health or substance abuse disorder can be challenging, if you don’t have access to reliable transportation.  This is especially true in rural...