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Marram Health Center recently opened its doors in Gary, IN in early December 2015. The health center, which is federally qualified and funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration, offers...

Franciscan Hospital and Healthcare has something they want to share with the community. After 18 months of planning and hard work, the new emergency department is scheduled to open in just a few weeks. The good folks at Franciscan threw a pre-opening...

Community Healthcare System, the Franciscan Alliance and Methodist Hospitals are working together on a project to better understand the barriers to good health that exist in the communities that they serve. An important part of this project is a...

In honor of National Diabetes Month NorthShore is offering free health screenings: • Blood Pressure Screening • Blood Glucose Screening • Scheduling Appointments • Healthy snack (to be given after screening) November 9th from 9am – 12pm...

For patient privacy and safety, the registration staff at Community Healthcare System hospitals (Community Hospital in Munster, St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart) will be asking to take patient photos....

Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of the NorthShore Health Centers Back to School Health Fair! Your kids can get the important things they need completed before the school year begins at an affordable cost at multiple locations. From July...

The emergency room (ER) is your lifeline to health when an unexpected medical issue happens. In an emergency, knowing what to expect from your local ER can help you make the best of a difficult situation. What Is Triage? ER doctors see patients with...

In honor of Men’s Health Week, June 15-19, NorthShore will be offering discounted Health Screenings for Men. Call today to schedule an appointment. $75 Health Screenings Include: Complete Physical Exam Cardiac Lipid Profile (evaluates risk for...

Porter Health Care System will host “Pink at Portage” from 7 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, July 18 in the Women’s Center at Portage Hospital, located at 3630 Willowcreek Road in Portage. “Pink at Portage” offers women getting their mammography...

In recognition of May as Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, St. Mary Medical Center will provide a free skin screening for the community, performed by plastic surgeon, Michael Malczewski, M.D. The screenings will be available May 21, 4 - 6...