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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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Franciscan Health Olympia Fields honors staff with annual awards

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields honors staff with annual awards Nurses, ancillary employees honored during Nurses Week Franciscan Health Olympia Fields recognized the contributions of outstanding nurses and ancillary staff members with annual awards during national Nurses Week earlier this month. Cardiovascular...

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Bowl for the Cure raises $15K for Franciscan Health Michigan City breast cancer patients

Bowl for the Cure raises $15K for Franciscan Health Michigan City breast cancer patients Featured image: The Michigan City United States Bowling Congress Bowling Association recently raised $15,474 for Franciscan Health Breast Care Center Michigan City breast cancer patients. Pictured are, l-r, City Lanes Owner Jayne Johnston and...

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Northwest Health to Present June HealthyU Seminar Hernia: The Common, Treatable Condition No One Talks About

Northwest Health to Present June HealthyU Seminar  Hernia: The Common, Treatable Condition No One Talks About  Do you have a nagging ache in your belly or groin that you think may be a hernia? Or, have you been diagnosed with a hernia and putting off treatment?   If so, don’t ignore it, nor continue to delay treatment, advises Northwest Medical Group...

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Franciscan Health Foundation of Northern Indiana welcomes new board members

Franciscan Health Foundation of Northern Indiana welcomes new board members The Franciscan Health Foundation of Northern Indiana welcomed four new board members in May. Joining the 16-member board are Denise Fithian, RN, of the Franciscan Health Woodland Outpatient Surgery Center Michigan City; Anthony Geisen, operations...

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