Submitted by Lori Granich, RD, Clinical Dietitian at the Midwest Bariatric Institute There are thousands of bacteria naturally present in our environment. Not all bacteria are harmful; in fact, some are used beneficially in foods such as yogurt....
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Free Mammograms Offered for Uninsured and Underinsured
Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Michigan City has received a grant through the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust to help supplement the cost of 50 free screening mammograms for women who are uninsured or underinsured or who do not qualify for the...
Couple Donates Rocking Chair to Franciscan St. Anthony Health in Daughter’s Memory
The Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Crown Point Neonatal Intensive Care Unit received a new rocking chair on Feb. 23 that was donated on behalf of Patti and T.J. Slager of Cedar Lake, who raised nearly $6,000 for the March of Dimes 2011 March for...
Pediatric Sleep Services Now Offered
Pediatric sleep studies, entailing knowledge, screening, evaluation and treatment practices regarding sleep disorders in children, are often unspoken of. According to Child Uplift, Inc., less than two percent of students with sleep disorders are...
Join Us as We Celebrate an Innovation in Emergency Care
Open House for the new Chesterton Health & Emergency Center Sunday, March 11, 2012 1 - 5 p.m. Come and tour the facility - designed for an exceptional patient experience and dedicated to meeting the round-the-clock health needs of your vibrant...
Heart Month Blood Drive on February 24
In celebration of Heart Month, what better gift to give than one that saves lives! Franciscan St. Anthony Health - Michigan City and the American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive on Friday, February 24, in the hospital's St. Francis Hall, 301...
New Radiation Oncology Center Brings Patients Latest Technology, Best Results
Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Crown Point offers patients the latest weapons in the war on cancer with the new Burrell Cancer Radiation Oncology Center. A blessing and dedication program was conducted Feb. 1 for the unit, which is the new home of a...
February “Spirit of Women” Seminars – Lowering Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is a dietary plan developed by the National Institute of Health to aid in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels without the need for medication. For more information or to register, please call...
Women’s Heart Disease: Go RED in February
It is February and everyone knows what that means. VALENTINE'S DAY! Flowers, dinners, cards, and little heart candies given to us by our loved ones. However, equally important in the month of February is "GO RED." You can show your Valentine how much...
Day of Dance – For Your Health
Franciscan Alliance is hosting their Spirit of Women Day of Dance for Your Health on Sunday, February 12, 2012. Join them at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza from 1 pm to 5 pm for dance demonstrations, health screenings, vendor's bazaar, raffles, and...