Franciscan Health hosts Indiana Department of Health commissioner for discussion on maternal/fetal health

Franciscan Health hosts Indiana Department of Health commissioner for discussion on maternal/fetal health Franciscan Health’s Prenatal Assistance Program this month hosted an evening with Indiana Department of Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver, MD, and Franciscan medical staff focused on maternal/fetal health. During the event at Innsbrook Country...

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Franciscan Health Diabetes Prevention Program promotes healthy lifestyle

Franciscan Health Diabetes Prevention Program promotes healthy lifestyle Franciscan Health is offering prediabetic patients the opportunity to help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes with its year-long Diabetes Prevention Program. Franciscan Health’s 12-month virtual Diabetes Prevention Program follows guidelines...

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Free mammograms available at select Franciscan Health locations

Free mammograms available at select Franciscan Health locations Screenings made possible through Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust license plates Women in need of mammograms in Northwest Indiana may be able to receive them free of charge thanks to a grant to Franciscan Health from the Indiana Breast Cancer...

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Franciscan Health, Diocese of Gary partner for Respect Life celebration

Franciscan Health, Diocese of Gary partner for Respect Life celebration Hundreds of students from Catholic schools across Northwest Indiana and Chicago’s South Suburbs gathered at Franciscan Health Dyer Wednesday morning for the annual Respect Life Celebration. The event, co-hosted by Franciscan Health and the Diocese...

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Franciscan Health Crown Point to host two-day trauma symposium

Franciscan Health Crown Point to host two-day trauma symposium Columbine High School shooting survivor among keynote speakers Franciscan Health Crown Point is hosting a two-day trauma symposium aimed at helping attendees understand trauma in its various forms. “Understanding the connections between physical...

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10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, October 5 – October 8

10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, October 5 – October 8 It’s spooky season in the Region, and this weekend is offering plenty of reasons to get dressed up! Whether it’s throwing on your Sunday best to honor people making a difference in Northwest Indiana, digging through the closet for your old denim...

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Franciscan Accountable Care Organization achieves $31.4 million in savings for Medicare Shared Savings Program

Franciscan Accountable Care Organization achieves $31.4 million in savings for Medicare Shared Savings Program Newly released results for the 2022 Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) show Franciscan ACO (Accountable Care Organization) far outperforming the national average. In 2022, the first year under the Enhanced MSSP model, Franciscan ACO achieved a...

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