Health

Porter County Health Department hosts inaugural health and wellness fair for the community

Porter County Health Department hosts inaugural health and wellness fair for the community The Valparaiso community was treated with a health and wellness fair presented by the Porter County Health Department on Friday, June 14. Several vendors filled up Central Park Plaza to help educate everyone in attendance. Dr. Maria Stamp, Porter...

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Franciscan Health Foundation to host Home Team Healthcare Hero Night at Windy City Thunderbolts

Franciscan Health Foundation to host Home Team Healthcare Hero Night at Windy City Thunderbolts Event to benefit the Employee Wellbeing Fund Baseball fans and corporate sponsors can cheer on the Windy City Thunderbolts July 27 while supporting local healthcare workers. The Franciscan Health Foundation of South Suburban Chicago is hosting Home...

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Methodist Hospitals brings retired nurses together at annual reunion event

Methodist Hospitals brings retired nurses together at annual reunion event As we go through our different walks of life, it can be difficult to keep strong relationships intact with close friends and colleagues. That’s a big part in why Methodist Hospitals has been hosting reunion events to bring together many of their...

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Lake County Franciscan Health hospital nurses, staff lauded with annual awards

Lake County Franciscan Health hospital nurses, staff lauded with annual awards Franciscan Health nurses and staff members working at hospitals in Lake County were honored with their hospitals’ annual awards in May during national Nurses Week. Franciscan Health Crown Point Center of Hope Coordinator Michelle Resendez received...

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Northwest Health – Porter Receives Chest Pain Center Accreditation

Northwest Health – Porter Receives Chest Pain Center Accreditation Northwest Health – Porter provides necessary care, resources to patients with heart attack symptoms The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has selected Northwest Health – Porter, as an accredited Chest Pain Center, for its demonstrated...

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Franciscan Health Crown Point’s Family Birth Center recertified for complex obstetric, perinatal care

Franciscan Health Crown Point’s Family Birth Center recertified for complex obstetric, perinatal care The Indiana State Department of Health recertified Franciscan Health Crown Point’s Family Birth Center as a Level III obstetric and neonatal Level of Care facility. Level III hospitals are equipped to care for complex maternal medical conditions...

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Franciscan Health hosting free Coping with Chemo Brain webinar

Franciscan Health hosting free Coping with Chemo Brain webinar Franciscan Health is hosting a free, live webinar aimed at increasing understanding of the mental side effects of chemotherapy treatment for cancer patients while teaching strategies for managing them. The Coping with Chemo Brain webinar will take...

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High school seniors awarded Franciscan Health Michigan City Medical Staff Memorial Scholarships

High school seniors awarded Franciscan Health Michigan City Medical Staff Memorial Scholarships Three LaPorte County high school seniors with future healthcare career goals recently received Franciscan Health Michigan City Medical Staff Memorial Scholarships to assist with their post-secondary educations. LaPorte High School seniors Olivia...

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