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Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada has led to hazy conditions and an air quality alert Tuesday in Northwest Indiana and the surrounding areas. The air quality Tuesday is unhealthy for all people, but it is especially damaging for...

On Monday, June 26, Northwest Health welcomed its first class of family medicine residents with a traditional white coat ceremony, an event where residents receive a long white physician’s coat to ceremoniously welcome them into the medical...

Men's Health Awareness Month aims to encourage men to take care of their physical and mental health. Some important pointers include: getting regular check-ups and screeningsmaintaining a healthy diet and exercise routinemanaging stress...

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...

Region residents can lace up their walking shoes for a healthy dose of information and exercise as Franciscan Health’s free 10-week Walk With A Doc program steps off in Michigan City June 7. The free 5K walks will begin at City Hall, 100 E....

May 21st marked the start of National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week - a tradition of honoring a critical segment of first responders in the U.S. for nearly 50 years. This year’s celebration theme is “Where Emergency Care Begins,” which...

Franciscan Health’s partnership with the Lake County Courts to provide volunteer advocates for elderly and incapacitated adults who are unable to represent themselves now has six new members. Lake Superior Court Probate Commissioner Ben Ballou...

It’s a startling statistic — 4 in 5 pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S., or more than 80%, are preventable. Doulas have been recognized as a crucial part of maternal health care and an evidence-based solution to...

By the numbers The number of caregivers increased from 18% in 2015 to 21% in 2020 — with the COVID-19 pandemic potentially heightening stress levels for some caregivers.  In a 2020 survey of caregivers by AARP and...

When people think of women’s health, the first topics that often come to mind may be gynecological concerns such as infertility, menopause, pregnancy and childbirth. However, these issues only represent a piece of the full picture of women’s...