Health

Franciscan WorkingWell to host free direct-to-employer solutions luncheon

Franciscan WorkingWell to host free direct-to-employer solutions luncheon Franciscan WorkingWell is hosting a free, informative luncheon on April 24 to help attendees learn more about employer-based health and wellness programs. Franciscan HEALTHeACCESS is leading the region in advanced primary care models with...

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La Porte Physician Using Robotic-Assisted Lung Biopsy Procedure for Early Detection of Lung Cancer: The Leading Cause of Cancer Death in the United States

La Porte Physician Using Robotic-Assisted Lung Biopsy Procedure for  Early Detection of Lung Cancer: The Leading Cause of Cancer Death in the United States Dr. Marvi Bikak, pulmonologist with Northwest Medical Group has begun using a new robotic-assisted lung procedure, an addition to Northwest Health’s comprehensive suite of advanced medical procedures for lung conditions. This innovative technology...

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La Porte Franciscan WorkingWell opens in temporary location

La Porte Franciscan WorkingWell opens in temporary location New clinic to open in early May Franciscan WorkingWell’s La Porte office is currently operating out of a temporary location pending the opening of a new facility in early May. Franciscan WorkingWell is located on the second floor of the building at...

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Nutrition as a Social Driver of Health: The Importance of WIC and Older Americans Act Nutrition Programs

Nutrition as a Social Driver of Health: The Importance of WIC and Older Americans Act Nutrition Programs We all know that nutrition is linked to health. The food we eat provides the basic building blocks for our bodies to grow, develop, and function. However, nutrition is not just a biological issue – access to healthy, affordable food is deeply...

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Franciscan Health Michigan City presenting faith-based diabetes initiative at local churches

Franciscan Health Michigan City presenting faith-based diabetes initiative at local churches Franciscan Health Michigan City is presenting its free, faith-based church diabetes initiative, Fan Out Diabetes, beginning in April. Franciscan Health Michigan City’s Fan Out Diabetes program is a faith-based diabetes initiative that pairs...

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NorthShore Health Centers adds four veteran podiatrists to growing team

NorthShore Health Centers adds four veteran podiatrists to growing team NorthShore Health Centers offers comprehensive healthcare at an affordable cost, driven by a mission to provide quality care to everyone without exclusion, every time. Their providers range from family care physicians and pediatricians to specialists...

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Franciscan Health’s FIT-Together program returns to Hammond Y

Franciscan Health’s FIT-Together program returns to Hammond Y Series of classes focuses on factors that contribute to healthy families Franciscan Health’s free FIT-Together program, a family-centered approach to health and wellness, is back and open for registration. The unique, six-week fitness program is...

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Northwest Health – Portage Celebrates Inpatient Rehabilitation Patient Graduates

Northwest Health – Portage Celebrates Inpatient Rehabilitation Patient Graduates The Inpatient Rehabilitation floor at Northwest Health – Portage recently enhanced the way they celebrate patients who have successfully completed, or graduated from, their intensive rehabilitation programs and are now ready to embark on the next...

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