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...

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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...

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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...

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Franciscan Health hospitals in Northwest Indiana, South Suburbs honored by CareChex®

Franciscan Health hospitals in Northwest Indiana, South Suburbs honored by CareChex® 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...

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Commissioner swears in Franciscan Health’s spring VASIA class

Commissioner swears in Franciscan Health’s spring VASIA class 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...

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Franciscan Health Crown Point, Michigan City offering new stroke support groups

Franciscan Health Crown Point, Michigan City offering new stroke support groups 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...

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Franciscan Health Olympia Fields accepting applications for free teen Exploring Healthcare Careers Camp

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields accepting applications for free teen Exploring Healthcare Careers Camp 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....

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Board-certified orthopedic surgeon joins Franciscan Physician Network in La Porte

Board-certified orthopedic surgeon joins Franciscan Physician Network in La Porte 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...

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Franciscan Health Family Birth Centers welcome Leap Day babies

Franciscan Health Family Birth Centers welcome Leap Day babies Franciscan Health Family Birth Centers in Northwest Indiana had some extra special deliveries on Thursday with the arrival of Leap Day babies. One Mom with a baby born this Leap Day has a special Leap Year birthday connection. Carly Dobin of DeMotte...

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