Education

If your resolutions include healthier living and getting smarter about your money, consider digging into the details of your 2022 health plan for ideas that may help with both goals. For many people, a new slate of health plan benefits starts when...

Sleep or screen time: Which do you get more of these days? For many people, the answer might be screen time. In fact, the average person now spends up to 13 hours per day in front of digital devices, due in part to more time at home amid the COVID-19...

You’ve got your shorts, T-shirt and sneakers and you’re ready to hit the gym. A few minutes into your workout you start feeling dizzy and lightheaded. This is because you were missing an important item to get the most out of your workout –...

Although commonly thought of as a respiratory illness, COVID-19 can affect multiple organs, including the heart and vascular system, according to cardiologists with Northwest Medical Group Mild COVID-19 illness is typically recognized by upper...

On Wednesday, October 27th, PATH will be featuring Guest Speaker, Carolyn Higgins, who will be discussing "CATCH My Breath™, a youth e-cigarette, JUUL, and vape prevention program specific to grades 5-12." This evidence-based program was shown...

If you’ve never purchased health insurance on your own and don’t deal with many health issues, it may be tempting to forgo coverage to save on monthly premiums. However, taking advantage of a health plan may help you save on costs in the long...

Valparaiso, IN:  Northwest Health – Porter now offers the new radiofrequency ablation technology that uses heat to remove tissue affected by Barrett's esophagus. Clinical studies have found that treatment with this system can eradicate...

Two students with plans for healthcare careers are getting a boost in their education from the medical staff at Franciscan Health Crown Point. The 2021 Franciscan Health Crown Point Medical Staff Healthcare Provider Scholarships were awarded to...

Part A, Part B, Part C – learning about Medicare can feel like looking into a bowl of alphabet soup. But to get the coverage that’s best for you, it’s important to know your choices. And that starts with understanding Medicare’s four basic...

Franciscan Health hospitals in Hammond and Michigan City will host free car seat safety clinics during the month of September. The clinic at Franciscan Health Hammond, 5454 Hohman Ave., will be by appointment only from 2-5PM on Friday, September 10....