Maintaining your independence with a healthy, active lifestyle can sometimes be a bit of a balancing act. You want to stay in shape but the fear of falling can make you think twice about certain activities. Falls can be a serious issue for older...

Communities rely on the strength and bravery of firefighters to help in crisis situations — an oftentimes mentally draining and extremely stressful task. However, finding resources and the support needed to care for their mental health can be...

Family medicine nurse practitioner Tawanda LeFlore is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in St. John. LeFlore earned her master of science in nursing from Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Ill. and her...

Menopause affects every aspect of a woman’s life. When estrogen plummets, we think hot flashes, brain fog and mood swings, but menopause also impacts a woman’s heart, brain and bone health; as well as influences her metabolism, sleep and...

The Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities will be hosting a Blood Drive at the Hammond Sportsplex on Friday, June 9th from 10:00am - 4:00pm. Sign up at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) and use the Sponsor Code maycomondis to...

Breast milk is extremely important in the development and growth of infants, but unfortunately, not every baby has access to the nutrition that they need. Now, thanks to Northwest Health - La Porte and its partnership with The Milk Bank, the babies...

As health care continues to advance, virtual care services are becoming even more popular, which, in turn, can help improve access to medical treatments and cut wait times for appointments.  The trend toward virtual care — also called...

Franciscan Alliance is the recipient of two Indiana Department of Health Tobacco Prevention and Cessation division grants totaling $440,000 aimed at continuing and expanding the healthcare ministry’s efforts. The awards include $300,000 for the...

Pregnancy and early parenting do not need to be solitary experiences – or even ones shared only with partners and family. NorthShore Health Centers is introducing a pair of programs called Centering Pregnancy and Centering Parenting aimed at...

In a world full of uncertainty, knowing that you have coverage and support can make all the difference. For some small business owners, providing their employees with quality healthcare insurance is a difficult and expensive decision. Programs like...