Health

Years of committed work have culminated in a milestone achievement: La Porte is the first city in Indiana to achieve HEARTSafe Community designation.  Earning this designation makes La Porte an official part of the HEARTSafe Community...

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields has added two new vice presidents to its ranks. Fulton Porter III, MD, FACP, FHM, is the new Franciscan Health Olympia Fields vice president of medical affairs and chief medical officer and Michael Randall is the new...

The Franciscan Health Burrell Cancer Center is hosting a series of free support groups for cancer patients and their caregivers. Support groups provide an opportunity to openly share experiences with other patients and caregivers and include guided...

NorthShore Health Centers continue to expand their team of healthcare professionals, adding new disciplines to provide their patients with the most comprehensive, affordable care. In March they made the big addition of podiatry, with 21-year-veteran...

Franciscan Health Michigan City will provide free blood pressure, blood glucose and body mass index screenings at three Michigan City barbershops on April 20 as part of the 12th Annual Indiana Black Barbershop Health Initiative. The events,...

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields has been recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois with a Blue Distinction® Centers+ for Maternity Care designation as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. The program plays a key role in...

Northwest Health – La Porte recently honored Justin Pendilla, RN, with the Daisy Award for exceptional nursing – most notably for his outstanding communication with his patients and their families and always being responsive to their needs....

Franciscan Health hospitals in Northwest Indiana and Chicago’s South Suburbs are hosting suicide prevention courses in April and May. The entry level question, persuade and refer or QPR Suicide Prevention Courses are based on curriculum developed...

NorthShore Health Centers has officially begun phase one of opening new clinics, making quality, affordable healthcare more accessible for everyone in the community. The clinics will offer family practice, pediatrics, and OB/GYN. A full array of...

You don’t have to walk 500 miles, and then walk 500 more miles to get the health benefits from walking. According to The Heart Association as little as 150 minutes of brisk walking a week can gain you health benefits that can help you:...