Health

The City of Valparaiso is working to fight the nationwide opioid epidemic by offering grants to nonprofitorganizations working to combat substance use disorder. “The opioid epidemic and substance use disorder affect the entire nation and Valparaiso...

Funds support nonprofits serving at-risk populations Franciscan Health’s Social Impact Partnership Program (SIPP) is opening applications for funding to support healthcare-related programs for nonprofit health and human service organizations in...

The Rev. Tony Janik reflects on 50 years serving local hospital When James Nielsen was born 49 years ago at what was then St. Anthony Hospital in Crown Point, he needed a little help. Nielsen was born two months prematurely. Fearing he may not...

On Thursday, April 24, the Portage Economic Development Corporation (EDC) brought students from Portage High School together for the opportunity to visit local healthcare facilities to get hands-on experience with healthcare. Students were split into...

Board-certified Interventional Cardiologist Amit Kumar, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Dyer and Munster. Dr. Kumar completed medical school at All India Institute of Medical Science in New Delhi,...

Northwest Health is proud to announce the success of its Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive, collecting a total of 12,975 jars of peanut butter and other nut butter to support local food banks and fight hunger in the communities we serve. These...

Mark Reid, who received two kidney transplants from living donors, shares his story during Franciscan Health Crown Point’s annual Donate Life Celebration. Organ recipient, family of donor share personal stories After receiving two kidney...

In celebration of National Doctors’ Day on March 30th, Northwest Health’s three hospitals showed appreciation for its dedicated physicians by donating a total of $14,000 local nonprofit organizations.  National Doctors’ Day is a special...

Pope Francis is seen in St. Peter’s square in this photo taken by Sister M. Aline Shultz, chairwoman of the Franciscan Alliance Board of Trustees during one of her many trips to Vatican City with the Catholic healthcare ministry. Sister M. Aline...

Board-certified Infectious Disease Physician John Dougherty, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting patients in Michigan City. Dr. Dougherty attended medical school at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of...