Health

The City of Valparaiso will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Valparaiso City Hall, 166 Lincolnway from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. To schedule your appointment, visit redcrossblood.org.  The City of...

Franciscan Health hospitals across Northwest Indiana and Chicago’s south suburbs have been rated among the top 10% in their states, and in some cases, the top 10% in the nation, for 2024 by CareChex® Awards, an information service of...

Are you 50 or older? Curious about staying healthy? Want to meet new people? Join our WISE program! Offered by Porter-Starke Services, this educational program includes six lessons that cover a wide range of topics about health and wellness for older...

All babies are born with a set of movements (reflexes) designed to help them interact with their caregivers and the world. As babies develop, these movements will help them learn to move and interact on purpose. During the class, parents will be...

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...

Simon K. Ratliff has been named the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Northwest Health – La Porte and Northwest Health – Starke. Ratliff has served as Interim CEO for the hospitals since February 5 of this year. Ratliff has more than two...

James Hong, DPM, FACFASBoard Certified, Foot and Ankle Specialist Dr. James Hong, a native of Merrillville, brings extensive foot and ankle surgical expertise to Methodist Hospitals. During his medical training he received Scholl College...

NorthShore Health Centers is excited to announce that OGA (Obstetrical & Gynecological Associates, Inc.) is now a NorthShore Health Centers group. This merger will allow us to provide more extensive services to a wide range of patients, ensuring...

Franciscan Health Crown Point and Michigan City are offering new monthly stroke support groups for stroke survivors, their families and caregivers. Beginning Tuesday, March 12, the Michigan City group will meet at 2 p.m. Central on the second Tuesday...

Participants can earn a $750 stipend upon successful program completion Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is accepting applications through April 26 for the free Exploring Healthcare Careers Camp for students interested in the medical field....