Health

Education, Family Birth Center tours and giveaways featured Franciscan Health Michigan City is hosting a free baby shower for expectant families and new parents. The Way to Grow Baby Shower is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on...

Northwest Health – La Porte is proud to announce the certification of its cardiovascular rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of the...

Did you know that Center for Hospice Care offers specialty programs for patients suffering from serious, advanced pulmonary and cardiac conditions? These programs are designed to help patients and their caregivers manage their symptoms at home and...

Evening aims to enhance connections between community members, local physicians Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is hosting a free Meet our Docs event aimed at enhancing connections between South Suburban residents with the physicians serving...

Marram Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center operated by Porter-Starke Services, recently welcomed Keith M. Ramsey, MD as its newest physician. Dr. Ramsey specializes in obstetrics and gynecology, providing pregnancy, labor, delivery,...

Vascular and General Surgeon Patrick Albert, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Michigan City. Dr. Albert is board certified in general surgery and board eligible in vascular surgery. He attended...

For new parents, installing a child’s car seat can be an intimidating prospect. Your child’s safety is on the line, and a small maze of parts and belt loops stands in the way. Even when you finish installing it, a little speck of doubt might sit...

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields’ cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs have earned reaccreditation by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The recertification recognizes the hospital’s...

Board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist Padmaja Sanaka, MD is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Winfield. Dr. Sanaka attended medical school at Kurnool Medical College in India and completed her...

According to the CDC, more than 37 million Americans – or about one in 10, have diabetes. For the vast majority of those cases, its type 2, which children, teens, and adults of all ages can develop.  It’s often called a silent epidemic, and...