Health

Franciscan Health hospitals across Northwest Indiana and Chicago’s south suburbs have been rated among the top 10% in their states, and in some cases, the top 10% in the nation, for 2024 by CareChex® Awards, an information service of...

All babies are born with a set of movements (reflexes) designed to help them interact with their caregivers and the world. As babies develop, these movements will help them learn to move and interact on purpose. During the class, parents will be...

Volunteer court-appointed guardians advocate for the elderly, incapacitated Franciscan Health’s partnership with the Lake County Courts to provide volunteer advocates for elderly and incapacitated adults who are unable to represent themselves now...

Simon K. Ratliff has been named the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Northwest Health – La Porte and Northwest Health – Starke. Ratliff has served as Interim CEO for the hospitals since February 5 of this year. Ratliff has more than two...

NorthShore Health Centers is excited to announce that OGA (Obstetrical & Gynecological Associates, Inc.) is now a NorthShore Health Centers group. This merger will allow us to provide more extensive services to a wide range of patients, ensuring...

Franciscan Health Crown Point and Michigan City are offering new monthly stroke support groups for stroke survivors, their families and caregivers. Beginning Tuesday, March 12, the Michigan City group will meet at 2 p.m. Central on the second Tuesday...

Participants can earn a $750 stipend upon successful program completion Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is accepting applications through April 26 for the free Exploring Healthcare Careers Camp for students interested in the medical field....

Whether he’s playing with his twin sister and older siblings or dancing around the living room, 2-year-old Virgil is always laughing and giggling. “He just goes with the flow and is very content,” said Kori, Virgil’s mom. “There is nothing...

Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon Thomas Magill, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in La Porte. Dr. Magill completed his training at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Mich. He...

Clara cared for Pablo for five years before he passed away. He used to serenade her with his barbershop quartet and send her the most beautiful love letters. When they had a restaurant in central Phoenix, he would cook for her. But there came a time...