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Franciscan Health Dyer rehab program targets COVID ‘long haulers’

Franciscan Health Dyer rehab program targets COVID ‘long haulers’ Franciscan Health Dyer has developed a new outpatient rehabilitation program, using a multidisciplinary team approach to help people suffering long-term effects from COVID-19. For most people infected with COVID-19, symptoms last up to two to three...

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Tickled Pink event will blend comedy and breast cancer prevention

Tickled Pink event will blend comedy and breast cancer prevention Women will be able to share some laughs, a dose of healthy conversation and tasty refreshments and drinks at Tickled Pink, from 5-8PM on Thursday, Aug. 19 at Blue Chip Casino & Spa. The free event is presented by Franciscan Health Woodland Cancer...

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Free Virtual Patient and Provider Safety Symposium to be held October 15, 2021, for healthcare professionals with a focus on worksite monitoring and mitigating impaired professionals

Free Virtual Patient and Provider Safety Symposium to be held October 15, 2021, for healthcare professionals with a focus on worksite monitoring and mitigating impaired professionals The free Patient & Provider Safety Symposium will be held by the Indiana Professionals Recovery Program (IPRP), a monitoring program for nurses who are currently struggling with substance use disorder. This virtual symposium will educate and...

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Franciscan Physician Network Heart Center Michigan City adds cardiothoracic surgeon, nurse practitioner to team

Franciscan Physician Network Heart Center Michigan City adds cardiothoracic surgeon, nurse practitioner to team Board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon Timothy Swain, MD, and board-certified nurse practitioner Martha Drake, DNP, FNP-BC, have joined the staff of heart specialists at Franciscan Physician Network Heart Center Michigan City. Dr. Swain received his...

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Franciscan Health Michigan City reaches out to local churches to answer questions about COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

Franciscan Health Michigan City reaches out to local churches to answer questions about COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Jacarra Williams says the best time to reach people is Sunday morning. With that in mind, Franciscan Health officials recently brought information on the COVID-19 vaccines to two Michigan City church...

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Support group for COVID-19 ‘long haulers’ offered in Dyer

Support group for COVID-19 ‘long haulers’ offered in Dyer While most people infected with COVID-19 fully recover, a significant number continue to feel symptoms long after their initial recovery. Franciscan Health Dyer is offering a group to allow these “long haulers” to share their stories and provide...

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Special Care Nursery at Northwest Health – La Porte Designated as Level II NICU by the Indiana State Department of Health

Special Care Nursery at Northwest Health – La Porte Designated as Level II NICU by the Indiana State Department of Health The Indiana State Department of Health has designated the Special Care Nursery at Northwest Health – La Porte, located in downtown La Porte, as a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. According to the revised Indiana Perinatal Hospital Standards,...

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