Health

Franciscan Health is hosting two free LaPorte County car seat safety events in September. The first event will take place from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at the LaPorte County Family Resource Center, 1232 W. State Road 2 in La...

Running a nationwide health care organization serving more than 51 million people and contracting with over 7,000 hospitals and care facilities takes coordination and manpower, which is why UnitedHealthcare has put leaders in place to manage...

Area residents can lace up their walking shoes for a healthy dose of information and exercise as Franciscan Health’s free Walk With A Doc program steps off in Crown Point on Sept. 12. The free, one-hour walks will start at the main entrance of the...

As the new school year approaches, fall sports will soon start. As you establish your child’s back-to-school routine, it’s important to familiarize yourself and your student-athlete with sports safety practices. Being informed about sports safety...

When is IMMEDIATE CARE the RIGHT CHOICE? CareFirst immediate care clinics are designed to evaluate and treat minor, non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries in a timely fashion, without an appointment. Here are some of the conditions commonly...

Local Catholic school students needing a little help with school supplies are getting a boost to start the school year off right thanks to a generous donation from Franciscan Health Dyer and Franciscan Health Munster. The Mission Committee of the two...

Did you know that nearly half of all adults in the United States have diabetes and in many cases, it could have been prevented or slowed?  To learn how you or a loved one can prevent diabetes and the complications it causes, join Clarise Largen,...

Discover Some Tips to Prevent Your Child’s Contact with Germs and Frequency of Illnesses This School Year As your family begins to prepare for a new school year, new teachers, and new classrooms, it is important to be mindful of the introduction to...

Interventional Cardiologist Asad J. Torabi, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Dyer and at a second office Crown Point. Dr. Torabi is board-certified in interventional cardiology. He attended medical...

NorthShore Health Centers sponsored its eighth annual health fair at the U.S. Steel Yard on Sunday, August 11. During the event, the Gary SouthShore RailCats played a home game against the Kane County Cougars. Twenty-five of NorthShore’s community...