Franciscan Health Olympia Fields designated Blue Distinction® Center+ for Maternity Care

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields designated Blue Distinction® Center+ for Maternity Care Franciscan Health Olympia Fields has been recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois with a Blue Distinction® Centers+ for Maternity Care designation as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. The program plays a key role in...

Read More

Franciscan Health hospitals hosting suicide prevention courses

Franciscan Health hospitals hosting suicide prevention courses Franciscan Health hospitals in Northwest Indiana and Chicago’s South Suburbs are hosting suicide prevention courses in April and May. The entry level question, persuade and refer or QPR Suicide Prevention Courses are based on curriculum developed...

Read More

10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, April 4 – April 8

10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, April 4 – April 8 Spring is the perfect time to try something new, and the Region’s cooking up plenty for you to dive into! Whether you’re new to poetry, birding, brewing, or saving lives, you can find a way to expand your experience this weekend. Also, don’t...

Read More

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...

Read More

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...

Read More

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...

Read More

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...

Read More

Bishop McClory consecrates new Franciscan Health Crown Point chapel altar

Bishop McClory consecrates new Franciscan Health Crown Point chapel altar Altar built, donated by Tonn and Blank Construction leaders The Most Rev. Robert McClory, Bishop of the Diocese of Gary, performed the rite of consecration for the altar in the St. Joseph Chapel during a special Mass at the new Franciscan Health...

Read More

Franciscan Health Crown Point, partners hosting free Safe Kids Day

Franciscan Health Crown Point, partners hosting free Safe Kids Day Children and their families are invited to join in the fun at the free Safe Kids Day on Saturday, April 6 at the Dean & Barbara White Southlake YMCA. The interactive event will include a variety of activities along with educational booths with...

Read More