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Local Catholic school students needing a little help with school supplies are getting a boost to start the school year off right thanks to a generous donation from Franciscan Health Dyer and Franciscan Health Munster. The Mission Committee of the two...

Interventional Cardiologist Asad J. Torabi, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Dyer and at a second office Crown Point. Dr. Torabi is board-certified in interventional cardiology. He attended medical...

NorthShore Health Centers sponsored its eighth annual health fair at the U.S. Steel Yard on Sunday, August 11. During the event, the Gary SouthShore RailCats played a home game against the Kane County Cougars. Twenty-five of NorthShore’s community...

To help patients live peacefully and at ease during one of life’s most vulnerable moments, Center for Hospice Care (CHC) welcomes all with open arms to its HeartWize program. Through the program, the CHC staff develops individualized plans with...

Education, Family Birth Center tours and giveaways featured Franciscan Health Dyer is hosting a free baby expo for expectant families and new parents. The Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Baby Expo is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on...

With national accreditation from the Physical Oncology Rehabilitation Institute (PORI), it comes as no surprise that Powers Health – formerly known as Community Healthcare System – offers a variety of robust cancer care programs in Northwest...

Donation made possible through Franciscan Health Foundation, National Diaper Bank Network Franciscan Health’s Prenatal Assistance Program recently received a donation of more than 400,000 Huggies diapers – enough to fill a semi -- from the...

Powers Health and Northwest Cancer Centers are pleased to announce their collaboration in a new, state-of-the art cancer center in Crown Point. The Cancer Care Center, slated to open in summer 2025, will serve as a regional destination and convenient...

Northwest Health – Porter continues their investment in new patient care equipment this year, most recently in endoscopy services.  They hospital has completed its planned capital investment by upgrading its endoscopy suites with new ceiling...

Family medicine physician Narayan Prabhakar, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Dyer. Dr. Prabhakar is board-certified and attended medical school at the American University of the Caribbean in...