Health

The first Thanksgiving. The first Chanukah. The first Christmas. The first holiday without a loved one can feel overwhelming. In fact, celebration may not be a word you can use this year. Instead, you may be asking yourself, “How will I make it...

Dr. Brett Galley dresses as Santa to spread holiday cheer to tiny patients Newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit at Franciscan Health Crown Point and their families had a special visitor this week, just in time for Christmas. Brett Galley, MD,...

If previous years taught us anything, it’s to prioritize our wellbeing and take care of ourselves through difficult times. Each year brings new stressors and challenges, but being able to take a look at your health and make changes that promote...

Featured image: From left: David Otte, Vice President of Engineering and Support Services; Kimberly Sgouroudis, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer for St. Mary Medical Center; Donald P. Fesko, President and CEO of...

Featured image: Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC General Surgeon Dr. Lubomyr Boris, DO, recently launched a comprehensive Foregut Clinic at his Franciscan Health Olympia Fields office. Minimally invasive methods allow for targeted treatment...

More than 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To meet a growing community need, St. Catherine Hospital has opened a new and expanded inpatient Behavioral Health unit. The fourth...

For almost three decades, St. Catherine Hospital has hosted the Wings of Healing program to honor and memorialize loved ones during the holiday season. This year’s annual Angels of Hope tree-lighting celebration was Tuesday, Dec. 10, in...

Franciscan Health recently was recognized for achieving Quit Now Indiana Champion Platinum Level status for smoking cessation. The recognition encompasses all of the Franciscan hospitals in Indiana: Carmel, Crawfordsville, Crown Point, Dyer,...

Gastroenterologist, cardiologist and breast surgical oncologist accepting new patients Three new physicians recently joined Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC and are accepting new patients in Olympia Fields. Gastroenterologist Amer AlSamman, MD;...

VALPARAISO | The healthcare landscape in Northwest Indiana expanded at 12:01 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 as Powers Health opened its new $4.3 million Emergency Department at the St. Mary Medical Center Outpatient Center in Valparaiso. The healthcare system...