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...
Read MoreSurviving sepsis with Community Healthcare System’s Jennifer Mulvihill
Jennifer Mulvihill is a survivor. The St. Mary Medical Center nurse fought and beat sepsis, a potentially life-ending condition, twice in two years. “I could really feel that my body was on fire,” Mulvihill said of her first bout with sepsis....
Read MoreUnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation helps boy with cerebral palsy be ‘like his peers’
Braxton is a spirited little boy who is much like his peers in many ways. He enjoys Star Wars battles and building Legos — and connecting with others, especially with his infectious joy. Braxton’s mom, Brooke and his stepdad, Brian, say they are...
Read MoreFranciscan Health Fitness Centers Collects Diapers for Local Need
Diaper insecurity is a silent crisis in the United States. Young children typically use between 8-12 diapers a day. Those who remain in soiled diapers or clothing too long are exposed to potential health risks. Some parents have increased stress...
Read MoreCommunity Healthcare System offers PAD screenings this fall
Two upcoming free screenings offered through Community Healthcare System will look for signs and symptoms of blockages in the arteries of the legs. Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) screenings will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1 at...
Read MoreWant to rid yourself of headache pain? Community Healthcare System is hosting a free seminar on how to do just that
Is headache pain weighing on your mind? Is it disrupting your life? You are not alone. More than 45 million Americans suffer from severe headaches during different phases in their lives, according to the National Library of Medicine. Community...
Read MoreMarram Health Center’s J. Timothy Ames named Outstanding Preceptor by NWI AHEC
Every year, the NWI Area Health Education Center (AHEC) bestows upon several medical educators in the Region the Outstanding Preceptor Award. The award serves as an acknowledgment of the dedication and effort health professionals throughout Northwest...
Read MoreGoodwill advocates for health of mothers and babies through Nurse-Family Partnership
With programs like Career Connections, Ability First, and 2nd Chance, it is clear that many of Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc.’s services are geared toward providing the resources necessary to connect the community with employment...
Read More3 tips that may help make the most of telehealth
When a health issue arises, it can be difficult to find the time or energy to schedule an in-person appointment or drive to your nearest medical facility, especially when you’re not feeling well. Connecting with a doctor virtually, in the comfort...
Read MoreMethodist Hospitals’ CareFirst Immediate Care Centers recognized as pillar in community
Methodist Hospitals’ CareFirst Immediate Care Centers have come in at number two in Northwest Indiana in two separate reader polls this year. Being a leader in the immediate care space is no small feat and takes a wide array of capabilities to...
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