Health

Northwest Health is proud to announce the appointment of Thomas J. Rohs, MD, FACS, FACHE, as the new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for all Northwest Health hospitals effective May 6, 2024.  Dr. Rohs brings extensive experience and a proven track...

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

Genetics... lifestyle choices… environmental influences… Did you know that all three of these have a significant impact on a person’s susceptibility to breast cancer? To learn more about these and other various factors that contribute to breast...

Northwest Health recently announced that it will be providing comprehensive sports medicine and athletic training services to high school athletes within the New Prairie School District. This collaboration signifies a commitment to the health and...

Students from Coolspring Elementary School recently delivered 54 care packages featuring a coloring book of their artwork for Franciscan Health Michigan City patients. “On behalf of the Coolspring students, we would like to present you with these...

Methodist Hospitals is pleased to announce the establishment of the Methodist Hospitals Champion Medal, an annual award designed to honor the profound influence of individuals whose unwavering dedication and service to Methodist Hospitals have shaped...

Franciscan Health Cardiology Olympia Fields is hosting free weekly smoking cessation group meetings aimed at helping smokers kick the habit. The meetings help smokers learn proven strategies for success in quitting for good, develop a personal plan...

On April 30, Dr. Asia Filatov, a neurologist at Northwest Health - Porter location in Valparaiso, presented the latest installment in the network’s monthly HealthyU wellness series. Filatov’s presentation, entitled “Sweet Dreams: Why Good Sleep...

Patrick Ohaver, an experienced athletic trainer and Coordinator of Methodist Hospitals Sports Medicine Program, has been recognized by the Secondary School Committee of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). Ohaver was recently named...

 St. Catherine Hospital and St. Mary Medical Center earned an A grade for Hospital  Safety from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog. Leapfrog assigns an A, B, C, D or F grade to  hospitals across the country based on over...