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Hospitals of Community Healthcare System earn Gold Plus Designation from Get with the Guidelines® Stroke Quality Achievement Awards

Hospitals of Community Healthcare System earn Gold Plus Designation from Get with the Guidelines® Stroke Quality Achievement Awards The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) has presented the hospitals of Community Healthcare System with Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Quality Achievement Awards. Community Hospital, St. Catherine Hospital and...

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Orthopedic surgeon joins Coolspring Health Center in Michigan City

Orthopedic surgeon joins Coolspring Health Center in Michigan City Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Bryan Boyer, MD, has joined the care team at Franciscan Physician Network Coolspring Health Center. Dr. Boyer received his training at Indiana University School of Medicine in Bloomington, Ind. His residency was at...

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Community Healthcare System to Host Stroke and Diabetes Awareness Fair at St. Catherine Hospital

Community Healthcare System to Host Stroke and Diabetes Awareness Fair at St. Catherine Hospital Stroke and diabetes are the fifth- and eighth-leading causes of death and disability in the United States,  respectively. To help educate the public and offer support, Community Healthcare System will host a Stroke and  Diabetes Awareness...

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Franciscan Health Michigan City bariatric program achieves accreditation, meeting standards for patient safety and quality care

Franciscan Health Michigan City bariatric program achieves accreditation, meeting standards for patient safety and quality care Patients seeking surgical treatment for obesity and its related conditions have a high-quality choice for receiving care at a nationally accredited program that meets the highest standards for patient safety and quality in the greater Michigan City...

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Celebrating older adults in New England: New ‘Champions’ program helps show that age is just a number

Celebrating older adults in New England: New ‘Champions’ program helps show that age is just a number People are capable of amazing things, no matter their age. Case in point: six older adults were recently honored as New England UnitedHealthcare Champions™ for their incredible efforts to serve their communities. Whether it’s helping their...

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Northwest Health Physicians Present ‘Got GERD? Turn down the Heat on Heartburn’

Northwest Health Physicians Present ‘Got GERD? Turn down the Heat on Heartburn’ To increase awareness of a new procedure that helps eliminate gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Northwest Health will present “Got GERD? Turn down the Heat on Heartburn” at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 2022. The event will take place at the...

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Franciscan Health Foundation awarded Indiana grants to support victims of violence, sexual abuse and trauma

Franciscan Health Foundation awarded Indiana grants to support victims of violence, sexual abuse and trauma Grants from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to the Franciscan Health Foundation totaling $432,433 will enable Franciscan Health hospitals to continue their work to assist victims of domestic violence through the Centers of Hope. ICJI is...

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Franciscan Health Crown Point recognized by American Heart Association for stroke care

Franciscan Health Crown Point recognized by American Heart Association for stroke care Franciscan Health Crown Point has received three American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke,...

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