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Board-certified gastroenterologist Ahmed Akhter, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Crown Point. Dr. Akhter completed his education at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. His residency and...

Last week’s birth of 10 pound 10 ounce baby girl illustrates successes Crystina Strelesky knew during her pregnancy that she was going to deliver a big baby. What she didn’t know was just how big her daughter would be. Baby Natalee was born to...

Representatives from Franciscan Health Michigan City, Play For Jake Foundation, and Bolt for the Heart came together to present 26 automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) across Northwest Indiana. Bolt for the Heart is an annual family run that...

Community Hospital, St. Catherine Hospital and St. Mary Medical Center again have earned Gold status from the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program for their commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep. The program...

$30 million donation largest ever received by Franciscan Health Foundation Franciscan Health Foundation Chairwoman Sister Jane Marie Klein announced today the largest ever gift received by the organization, a $30 million donation from The Dean and...

Finding the right health insurance provider and plan can be daunting when you don’t know where to start. This is why UnitedHealthcare is committed to educating its communities on what factors to consider when choosing both a provider and a plan....

New Grade for Fall 2023 is a national recognition for patient safety  Two Northwest Health hospitals received high marks for quality of care today from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient...

Thanks to a grant provided by the Indiana Department of Health, Northwest Health – La Porte and Starke are offering free low dose CT Lung Cancer Screenings to residents of Indiana who meet the following eligibility criteria: • Between the age of...

Board-certified family medicine physician Da Hee Mary Lee, DO, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Crown Point. Dr. Lee completed medical school at Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa.  She...

Community Healthcare System hospitals have had at least 195 reasons to celebrate  this year. Community Hospital, St. Catherine Hospital and St. Mary Medical Center hit major milestones in  2023 with a combined 195 years of service to...