Health

This class will be presented by Kidworks, LLC's occupational therapist Michelle Greenawald, MOT, OTR/L and hosted by Associated Pediatricians, LLC. Topics will include: Joint attention Offering chances for helping with self-care (dressing, grooming,...

Needs-based scholarship applications being accepted to cover registration fees Franciscan Health Crown Point is hosting a doula certification workshop over two weekends in October, with a limited number of needs-based scholarship applications being...

Two Powers Health hospitals are among the best physical rehabilitation centers in the country, according to Newsweek and Statista Inc., an industry ranking provider. Powers Health Rehabilitation Center in Crown Point and St. Mary Medical Center...

Volunteer court-appointed guardians advocate for the elderly, incapacitated 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...

Franciscan Health Crown Point is hosting a two-day trauma symposium aimed at helping better understand trauma in its various forms. “People rarely think of trauma care until they need it, but healthcare professionals know it is a vital part of the...

The American Diabetes Association recognizes the Methodist Hospitals Diabetes Center for its excellent programming, which offers education and support to those who want to learn how to prevent or manage diabetes. “We offer education based on the...

On the morning of Wednesday, August 28, NorthShore Health Centers held the grand opening of its newest location in Crown Point. The three-story clinic, which began construction in January of last year, boasts primary care, mental health care,...

Pulmonary and critical care physician David Villafuerte Martinez, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Michigan City. Dr. Villafuerte Martinez is board-certified in pulmonary and critical care medicine....

FPN office moves made way for building dedicated to prenatal assistance, food insecurity programs The Franciscan Physician Network St. Clare Health Center is now a community health facility dedicated to serving expectant and new mothers in need as...

New program pairs survivors with patients for support, comfort Franciscan Health Breast Care Center Crown Point is hosting a free peer counselor training for breast cancer survivors aimed at connecting patients and survivors through a new program....