Health

Are you among those who have tirelessly tried diets and exercise routines without achieving your weight-loss goals? If you aim to shed 25 or more pounds and are searching for effective, evidence-based methods beyond conventional approaches, this free...

As the festive season approaches, learn how to navigate holiday feasts without the discomfort of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Whether you’re craving pumpkin pie or a hearty roast, Powers Health Medical Group’s Yazen Assaf, MD, will...

Nearly 69 million Americans have experienced dizziness or imbalance at some point in their lives. However, dizziness, vertigo and balance issues may be symptomatic of a deeper problem. Join staff members from our Dizzy and Balance Therapy...

Franciscan Health broke ground Monday for a new medical office building in St. John with a blessing by The Most Rev. Robert McClory, bishop of the Diocese of Gary. The two-story, 82,881-square-footbuilding is being built by Tonn and Blank...

Lake County has among the highest incidence of type 2 diabetes in the entire state of Indiana. And type 2 diabetes can lead to serious complications such as heart disease, kidney damage, vision problems and more. Fortunately, type 2 diabetes can be...

Northwest Health continues expansion with the addition of  husband and wife obstetrician/gynecologist Erika Pettis, M.D., and general surgeon Jaron Pettis, M.D., to Northwest Medical Group. Dr. Erika Pettis, obstetrician/gynecologist is seeing...

$10,000 donation to provide equipment for expanded location opening in 2025 Pediatric therapy patients at Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy Homewood will benefit from a new sensory room thanks to a $10,000 donation from the newly...

Nurses help families mark milestone first holiday with costumes Nurses and staff in the neonatal intensive care unit at Franciscan Health Crown Point are helping babies and families get into the Halloween spirit with costumes for their tiny...

Franciscan Health broke ground Tuesday for a new medical office building with a blessing by The Most Rev. Robert McClory, bishop of the Diocese of Gary. The two-story, 82,881-square-footbuilding is being built by Tonn and Blank Construction at 3400...

While the occasional dizzy spell may come and go, persistent dizziness and vestibular issues will negatively impact one’s quality of life, interfering with daily life activities, placing a strain on mental health and increasing...