Education

Northwest Health will offer the nationally recognized Safe Sitter® course for young teens, grades 6-8, twice this summer: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, June 30; and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, August 2. The course will be held at Northwest Health –...

Sparked by a national shortage of nurses and other clinicians, Northwest Health is training employees to become nurses, nursing assistants and other clinical professionals. The organization is partnering with Ivy Tech Community College to attract and...

St. Catherine Hospital has once again achieved a five-star rating, the highest ranking possible, for overall quality of care from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). An overall star rating is based on how well a hospital...

When you go to the doctor, one of the most common vitals you’ll have checked is your blood pressure. After strapping the inflatable cuff on your arm, the nurse will tell you something like “120 over 80.” But what does that really mean?...

National Hospital Week – May 8 – 14, 2022 — is a wonderful opportunity to thank all of our Northwest Health team members – physicians, nurses, therapists, engineers, care coordinators, dietitians, food service and EVS workers, volunteers and...

Stress affects your body in many ways and sometimes you don’t even realize how it’s manifesting physically. Were you clenching your teeth while reading that line? Stress can make you do that. Over time, that clenching may lead to problems with...

After a serious fall, Gayle* was having a hard time taking care of herself and had to move in with a family member who lived in a rural area. Limited mobility and a lack of transportation left her struggling to find the right resources to help manage...

If you’re among the 1 in 4 Americans who live with back pain, a new app-based exercise therapy may offer another way to help address the issue without having to leave home. Virtual physical therapy for back pain is already covered by...

The average U.S. life expectancy of 84 years means many Baby Boomers reaching age 65 have nearly two decades of life ahead. Advanced years bring more risks to your health that can impact quality of life as you age. Reuel Uy, MD, an internal medicine...

Two of Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) graduate program offerings were recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Graduate Programs rankings, released Tuesday, March 29. PNW’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree,...