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The Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Crown Emergency Medical Services Academy will offer its next emergency medical technician-paramedic training program starting Sept. 11. Applications for the 18-month course will be accepted until 4 p.m. Aug. 1 and...

People need to stay hydrated as summer temperatures soar, but consumers should be aware that calories can quickly add up when you drink to cool down, says a Purdue University nutrition science expert. "Beverages can be an important source of energy,...

From the Spring 2012 StayHealthy publication For most, seeing the world is second nature and the thought that one day we might lose our sight doesn't seem possible. Yet according to the National Eye Institute, more than 3.3 million Americans are...

Independence Day celebrations continue throughout this week! Warm weather, parades, and cookouts are all ways to celebrate the 4th of July. But, what truly stamps a trademark on this tradition are the fireworks. While mesmerizing and exciting,...

American Red Cross urges donations during heart of summer America’s blood supply is an important piece of our country’s ability to respond to disasters. By donating blood, people can help prepare for the unexpected and help ensure blood is...

From the Spring 2012 StayHealthy publication If you're noticing an unusual amount of hair in your comb, on your pillow or around your bathroom, a thyroid problem could be the root of your problem, says Geraldine Feria, MD, with Wanatah Primary Care....

This year has been one of positive changes for Tom Coe.  Last June he earned a license to teach Zumba Fitness classes and became the first male instructor in Northwest Indiana.  He began teaching classes in La Porte and now sees over 100...

Minesh Patel, M.D., a board-certified, internal medicine specialist, who has been in practice and with Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Michigan City since 1993, recently received the hospital’s St. Luke Award, which is presented annually to...

From the Spring 2012 Healthy Woman publication How to deal wtih urinary incontinence Urinary incontinence doesn't keep you guessing: There's no mistaking the frequent need to run to the bathroom or the fear that a cough or laugh could cause an...

Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Michigan City was honored with an “A” Hospital Safety ScoreSM by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. The Hospital Safety ScoreSM was...