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The Milk Bank Partners with Northwest Health – Porter for Breast Milk Dispensation Site in Porter County

The Milk Bank Partners with Northwest Health – Porter for Breast Milk Dispensation Site  in Porter County Today Northwest Health – Porter announced that it has expanded its partnership with The Milk Bank by becoming a dispensation site for families picking up orders of Pasteurized Donor Human Milk (PDHM). The hospital was already a breast milk donation...

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Free mammograms available at select Franciscan Health locations

Free mammograms available at select Franciscan Health locations Screenings made possible through Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust license plates Women in need of mammograms in Northwest Indiana may be able to receive them free of charge thanks to a grant to Franciscan Health from the Indiana Breast Cancer...

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UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation helps boy with cerebral palsy be ‘like his peers’

UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation helps boy with cerebral palsy be ‘like his peers’ Braxton is a spirited little boy who is much like his peers in many ways. He enjoys Star Wars battles and building Legos — and connecting with others, especially with his infectious joy. Braxton’s mom, Brooke and his stepdad, Brian, say they are...

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Franciscan Health Fitness Centers Collects Diapers for Local Need

Franciscan Health Fitness Centers Collects Diapers for Local Need Diaper insecurity is a silent crisis in the United States. Young children typically use between 8-12 diapers a day. Those who remain in soiled diapers or clothing too long are exposed to potential health risks. Some parents have increased stress...

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Celebrating Impact: Healthcare Foundation of La Porte Releases 2022 Report to the Community

Celebrating Impact: Healthcare Foundation of La Porte Releases 2022 Report to the Community Healthcare Foundation of La Porte (HFL) proudly announces the release of the 2022 Report to the Community, a comprehensive review of the grants awarded, projects funded, and collective progress made by our...

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Goodwill advocates for health of mothers and babies through Nurse-Family Partnership

Goodwill advocates for health of mothers and babies through Nurse-Family Partnership With programs like Career Connections, Ability First, and 2nd Chance, it is clear that many of Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc.’s services are geared toward providing the resources necessary to connect the community with employment...

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Franciscan Health Michigan City staff receive tools, training for patients with autism

Franciscan Health Michigan City staff receive tools, training for patients with autism Ben’s Blue Bags founded by Crown Point firefighter, Franciscan EMS trainer Franciscan Health Michigan City emergency department staff members and local first responders are better equipped to help patients with autism spectrum disorder thanks to...

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Franciscan Health partners with Boys & Girls Clubs to distribute kid-friendly meal kits

Franciscan Health partners with Boys & Girls Clubs to distribute kid-friendly meal kits Franciscan Health is partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana to provide kid-friendly meal kits that encourage family time around the dinner table. The Fellowship and Meals (FAM) Kits are distributed monthly to members...

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