Health

Northwest Health – La Porte recently honored Lindsey Morlan, respiratory therapist, with the PETALS award for outstanding support professionals. Morlan was nominated by a patient’s daughter whose mother was an inpatient at Northwest Health – La...

Northwest Health is proud to announce the appointment of Thomas J. Rohs, MD, FACS, FACHE, as the new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for all Northwest Health hospitals effective May 6, 2024.  Dr. Rohs brings extensive experience and a proven track...

Needs-based scholarship applications being accepted to cover registration fees Franciscan Health Crown Point is hosting a doula certification workshop over two weekends in June, with needs-based scholarship applications being accepted to cover the...

Genetics... lifestyle choices… environmental influences… Did you know that all three of these have a significant impact on a person’s susceptibility to breast cancer? To learn more about these and other various factors that contribute to breast...

Northwest Health recently announced that it will be providing comprehensive sports medicine and athletic training services to high school athletes within the New Prairie School District. This collaboration signifies a commitment to the health and...

Students from Coolspring Elementary School recently delivered 54 care packages featuring a coloring book of their artwork for Franciscan Health Michigan City patients. “On behalf of the Coolspring students, we would like to present you with these...

Franciscan Health Cardiology Olympia Fields is hosting free weekly smoking cessation group meetings aimed at helping smokers kick the habit. The meetings help smokers learn proven strategies for success in quitting for good, develop a personal plan...

On April 30, Dr. Asia Filatov, a neurologist at Northwest Health - Porter location in Valparaiso, presented the latest installment in the network’s monthly HealthyU wellness series. Filatov’s presentation, entitled “Sweet Dreams: Why Good Sleep...

Free event open to new and expectant parents Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Olympia Fields is hosting a free Baby Expo May 4 at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields for new and expectant parents. The event features tours of the Family Birth...

New Grade for Spring 2024 is a national recognition for patient safety Two Northwest Health hospitals received high marks for quality of care today from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient...