Health

Renovations are complete on a project bringing enhanced technology and comfort to a unit at St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago. The $3.2 million investment into 5 West, a medical-surgical unit, includes the implementation of Philips IntelliVue...

Family medicine nurse practitioner Selena Roggeveen is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Winfield. Selena Roggeveen, NP, is board-certified and earned her master of science degree in nursing from Purdue...

To help ensure students across the Region have a healthy school year, Marram Health Center welcomed them all to its annual Back to School Health Fest on Saturday, August 24. Many vendors and booths packed the parking lot outside Indiana University...

Building on its reputation for cardiovascular care excellence, Powers Health marked a milestone achievement in treating patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. On Aug. 16, a team in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Community Hospital in...

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for teens and young adults in the United States. Approximately one in five children and youths experience a serious mental health concern associated with trauma, social isolation or bullying, yet only 20%...

The acute care hospitals of Powers Health again were recognized for efforts to improve outcomes for patients with heart disease and stroke, earning accolades from the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines initiative. Community...

Combat mid-year fatigue with ways to naturally boost energy. As we have reached the halfway point in the year, many people may be feeling constant fatigue due to adding more tasks to their to-do list than crossing off. This is normal; mid-year...

Powers Health Rehabilitation Center has been honored with the NRC Health Excellence in Patient Experience – Specialty Hospital Award for 2024. The award recognizes top-performing hospitals and health systems nationwide for excellence in providing...

Events coincide with Suicide Prevention Month Franciscan Health is hosting two events on Sept. 12 aimed at helping increase awareness of and helping prevent suicides. Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is hosting a free suicide prevention course...

Mental health is just as important as physical well-being, and few know this better than the team at Associated Pediatricians. Beginning this year, Associated Pediatricians has partnered with Purdue University Northwest (PNW) to take part in...