Health

Northwest Health – La Porte offers diabetes support and education programs to individuals throughout the region.  Diabetes Self-Management Class This four-week class is a comprehensive program helping empower individuals with diabetes to control...

Area residents can lace up their walking shoes for a healthy dose of information and exercise as Franciscan Health’s free Walk With A Doc program steps off in Michigan City on May 29. The free 5K walks will begin at City Hall at 100 E. Michigan...

The American Red Cross Babysitting Course class covers a wide range of information that can help new babysitters, ages 11 and above, gain the skills and confidence needed to care for infants and children. The course takes roughly 10 hours to complete...

Community Hospital again has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Chest Pain Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare...

Franciscan Health is offering prediabetic patients the opportunity to help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes with its year-long Diabetes Prevention Program. Franciscan Health’s 12-month Diabetes Prevention Program follows guidelines recommended by...

Northwest Health – La Porte recently honored Lindsey Morlan, respiratory therapist, with the PETALS award for outstanding support professionals. Morlan was nominated by a patient’s daughter whose mother was an inpatient at Northwest Health – La...

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...