It’s been said it takes a village to raise a child. The same can be said of caring for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Milton Village, located in Roseland, was created to do just that. It’s the result of a collaboration between...
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Surgeons will cover ‘neck to knees’ during free orthopedic symposium at Powers Health
Join surgeons from Powers Health and Orthopedic Specialists of Northwest Indiana as they discuss signs, symptoms, risk factors and innovative treatments for orthopedic conditions.The Orthopedic Symposium: Improve Your Movement from Neck to Knees will...
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields hosting free Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Baby Expo
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is hosting the free Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Baby Expo on Saturday, April 12 focused on new and expectant families. Family Birth Center staff and providers will be on hand to provide information on safe sleep,...
Powers Health event to help women focus on well-being
Women looking for tips on getting better sleep, recognizing signs of menopause and creating confidence can find all of that and more at an upcoming Powers Health event. The 2025 Empowering Women’s Retreat – Self Care for Mind and Body will take...
Board-certified family medicine physician joins Franciscan Health in Cedar Lake
Board-certified family medicine physician Lynn Vattathara, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting patients in Cedar Lake. Dr. Vattathara attended medical school at St. George’s University School of Medicine in...
Franciscan Physician Network family medicine provider relocates to new Valpo office
Board-certified family medicine provider Dr. Kumari Singh is now seeing patients at the Franciscan Physician Network Glendale Health Center, 1101 Glendale Blvd., Suite 101 in Valparaiso. Existing appointments were moved to the new Valparaiso location...
Franciscan Health Crown Point, partners hosting free Safe Kids Day
Children and their families are invited to join in the fun at the free Safe Kids Day on Saturday, April 5 at the Dean & Barbara White Southlake YMCA. The interactive event will include a variety of activities along with educational booths with...
Franciscan Health Michigan City participating in 13th Annual Indiana Black Barbershop Health Initiative
Three barbershops hosting events on April 19 Franciscan Health Michigan City will provide free blood pressure, blood glucose and body mass index screenings on April 19 at three Michigan City barbershops as part of the 13th Annual Indiana Black...
Bringing Color to Healing: Local Students Brighten Hospital Views with Art
When admitted to a hospital, the view from a window isn’t often a top concern, but can play a role in a patient’s comfort. While many rooms at Northwest Health – La Porte look out onto peaceful skies and tree tops and neighboring buildings,...
‘They saved my life’
Franciscan Health PACE program helping seniors maintain independence while caring for their overall wellbeing Debbie Martin spent 31 years taking care of others while working at Franciscan Health Michigan City, but when her own health issues became...