Medicine

Franciscan Health’s outpatient retail pharmacies offer the public a convenient, affordable alternative

Franciscan Health’s outpatient retail pharmacies offer the public a convenient, affordable alternative Photo caption: The Franciscan Outpatient Pharmacy at Franciscan Health Crown Point is open 7AM to 6PM, Monday through Friday. A discharge from the hospital or a doctor’s visit can come with lengthy instructions and medication list needed for...

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Community Healthcare System Acute Rehabilitation Units recognized among top performing programs in the nation

Community Healthcare System Acute Rehabilitation Units recognized among top performing programs in the nation Patients looking for quality rehabilitation services after injury or illness will find top performing programs at the hospitals of Community Healthcare System, according to Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation or UDSMR. Acute...

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Team effort saves mother and infant in rare childbirth condition

Team effort saves mother and infant in rare childbirth condition When Franciscan Health Michigan City’s Family Birth Center encountered a rare, life-threatening childbirth condition, expertise and teamwork combined to save the life of a Michigan City mother and her baby. Teresa Gomez came to Franciscan Health...

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First-hand testimonies of hope and revival shared at Franciscan Health Crown Point’s Annual Donate Life Month Remembrance Celebration

First-hand testimonies of hope and revival shared at Franciscan Health Crown Point’s Annual Donate Life Month Remembrance Celebration Though most Americans say they support organ donations, only 54% are registered organ donors. To recognize National Donate Life Month, Franciscan Health Crown Point hosted a remembrance celebration to recognize the lives donors have saved through...

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Northwest Health Expands use of Artificial Intelligence System for Enhanced Colonoscopy Screenings to La Porte

Northwest Health Expands use of Artificial Intelligence System for Enhanced Colonoscopy Screenings to La Porte New Technology Helps Transform Colorectal Cancer Detection Dr. Eric Steinberg At Northwest Health – La Porte, patients receiving a colonoscopy will now have the added benefit of an enhanced screening with the aid of artificial intelligence built...

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Chief Nursing Officer Amanda Jensen leads by example at NW Indiana ER & Hospital

Chief Nursing Officer Amanda Jensen leads by example at NW Indiana ER & Hospital Amanda Jensen’s extensive knowledge of nursing and her love of patient care has made her an exceptional asset at NW Indiana ER & Hospital. As Chief Nursing Officer, Jensen is responsible for ensuring that quality care is given to everyone that...

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VNA Hospice of NWI is first in area to receive full accreditation for Palliative Care

VNA Hospice of NWI is first in area to receive full accreditation for Palliative Care VALPARAISO – VNA Hospice of Northwest Indiana (VNA Hospice) has been awarded full accreditation for its Palliative Care program by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) today, announced VNA President & CEO Bob Franko. The program...

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