St. Agnes students raise funds for Franciscan Health Olympia Fields diaper pantry

St. Agnes students raise funds for Franciscan Health Olympia Fields diaper pantry Students at St. Agnes School in Chicago Heights raised $1,650 during their Lenten service project to purchase diapers for Franciscan Health Olympia Fields’ diaper pantry for new moms in need. The project, called For the Sake of New Life, spanned...

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Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy hosting free fall prevention seminar in Frankfort

Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy hosting free fall prevention seminar in Frankfort Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy is hosting a free fall prevention seminar in Frankfort this May. The event will feature Franciscan Health Doctor of Physical Therapy Ramil Reyes and Franciscan Health Physical Therapy Assistant Mohamed Rashad, who...

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10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, April 18 – April 21

10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, April 18 – April 21 Enjoy favorites new and old in the Region this weekend! With many returning favorite activities like City of Hammond’s Fishing Derby and Valpo Parks’ Active Kids Day to new fun like The Back Room’s opening at Burn ‘Em Brewing, there’s...

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Franciscan Health Michigan City to conduct perinatal loss memorial service

Franciscan Health Michigan City to conduct perinatal loss memorial service Franciscan Health Michigan City is offering comfort and support to families who have suffered the loss of a pregnancy or newborn with a memorial service. Remembering Our Babies will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at St. Stanislaus Catholic...

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Franciscan Health Olympia Fields names new vice presidents

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields names new vice presidents 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...

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Franciscan Health Burrell Cancer Center hosting free support groups

Franciscan Health Burrell Cancer Center hosting free support groups 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...

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Franciscan Health Michigan City participating in 12th Annual Indiana Black Barbershop Health Initiative

Franciscan Health Michigan City participating in 12th Annual Indiana Black Barbershop Health Initiative 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,...

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