Mark Reid, who received two kidney transplants from living donors, shares his story during Franciscan Health Crown Point’s annual Donate Life Celebration. Organ recipient, family of donor share personal stories After receiving two kidney...
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Northwest Health Honors Physicians with Donation to Local Non-Profit Service Organizations
In celebration of National Doctors’ Day on March 30th, Northwest Health’s three hospitals showed appreciation for its dedicated physicians by donating a total of $14,000 local nonprofit organizations. National Doctors’ Day is a special...
Franciscan Alliance board chairwoman reflects on life, death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis is seen in St. Peter’s square in this photo taken by Sister M. Aline Shultz, chairwoman of the Franciscan Alliance Board of Trustees during one of her many trips to Vatican City with the Catholic healthcare ministry. Sister M. Aline...
Board-certified infectious disease physician joins Franciscan Health in Michigan City
Board-certified Infectious Disease Physician John Dougherty, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting patients in Michigan City. Dr. Dougherty attended medical school at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of...
Carmen’s Giving Tree to help Franciscan Health Olympia Fields moms in need
Featured image: Kristen Himmerick, right, stands with her husband, Shaun, and daughter, Stella, at the dedication of Carmen’s Giving Tree in her mother’s memory at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields earlier this month. The Franciscan Health...
Powers Health celebrates World Voice Day,will host free ‘Every Voice Matters’ event
Our voices are more than just sound. They are how we share stories, express emotions and connect with the world. But for some people, vocal injuries can take away this vital part of the human connection.World Voice Day, celebrated around the globe...
Franciscan Health newborns getting into the Easter spirit
Newborn babies in the Family Birth Centers and neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) at Franciscan Health Crown Point and Franciscan Health Dyer and their families had a bit of Easter spirit come their way recently with the help of their hospital...
Franciscan Health Michigan City to conduct perinatal loss memorial service
Franciscan Health Michigan City is offering comfort and support to families who have suffered the loss of a pregnancy or newborn with a memorial service. Remembering Our Babies will take place from 1-2 p.m. Central on Saturday, April 26 at St....
When care feels like home: How a visit to Associated Pediatrician’s medical home supports the full health journey
With summer break and a new school year on the horizon, it’ll soon be time for children to head in for yearly physicals, check-ups, and other medical assessments before classes resume in the fall. While it may seem like an overwhelming task at...
NorthShore Health Centers launches new volunteer program for employees, sponsoring over 571 hours of charitable work in 2024
NorthShore Health Centers is a mission-driven organization committed to providing comprehensive and quality healthcare to everyone without exclusion. It is a mission that draws in a staff of compassionate, charitable people who search for every...