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Men and women suffering with pain or a bulge in the abdomen or groin area have two opportunities in August to meet with a surgeon for a free hernia screening. Powers Health Medical Group Surgeon Carlos Gonzalez, MD, will screen people and offer...

While the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines is the standard for people with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), growing accustomed to sleeping with the CPAP machine can prove difficult for some people. While...

Franciscan Health Munster general surgeon Jovenel Cherenfant, MD, has been named 2023 Physician of the Year by the medical staff. The Physician of the Year award is presented annually by the medical staff to a physician who embodies the...

Community Hospital in Munster has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its list of 2024-25 Best Regional Hospitals. The ranking helps patients and their doctors choose the right hospital for them. Community Hospital ranks as the fourth best...

Funds will support victims of violence, sexual abuse and trauma The Franciscan Health Foundation of Northern Indiana recently received a $3,000 donation from Horizon Bank to support the Franciscan Health Michigan City Center of Hope program. “When...

Edison graduate honored as Youth Advocate of the Year The Lake County Tobacco Prevention Coalition recently recognized members, community partners and youth advocates with the organization’s annual awards. This year’s awards included the Bree...

Words like dedication, expertise, passion, and excellence – among many others – were used to describe the three employees recognized as team members of the year at Northwest Health – Porter last week.  Each year, the hospital names a Team...

For many years, the human services organization Regional Care Group has provided individuals and families living in Northwest Indiana with a vast selection of programs and resources that help improve their quality of life. Regional Care Group was...

The American College of Cardiology has recognized Franciscan Health Munster for its demonstrated expertise and commitment to treating patients with chest pain. Franciscan Health Munster was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI...

Donations can be dropped off at the two hospitals through July 22 The Mission Committee of Franciscan Health Dyer and Franciscan Health Munster hospitals is hosting a school supply and cereal drive aimed at assisting local Catholic school students in...