Health

Northwest Health – Porter continues their investment in new patient care equipment this year, most recently in endoscopy services.  They hospital has completed its planned capital investment by upgrading its endoscopy suites with new ceiling...

Family medicine physician Narayan Prabhakar, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Dyer. Dr. Prabhakar is board-certified and attended medical school at the American University of the Caribbean in...

Men and women suffering with pain or a bulge in the abdomen or groin area have two opportunities in August to meet with a surgeon for a free hernia screening. Powers Health Medical Group Surgeon Carlos Gonzalez, MD, will screen people and offer...

Powers Health is expanding services for patients seeking emergency care. A new Emergency Department (ED) will be built at the St. Mary Medical Center Outpatient Center, 3800 St. Mary Drive, Valparaiso. “This new Emergency Department is an expansion...

Heart health affects everyone, and therefore, everyone should be prepared to protect themselves in the case of a cardiac event. This is why people from across the Region gathered to join the Play for Jake/Bolt for the Heart walk/run, which raises...

While the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines is the standard for people with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), growing accustomed to sleeping with the CPAP machine can prove difficult for some people. While...

Franciscan Health Munster is hosting a free suicide-prevention course in August aimed at helping save lives. The entry level question, persuade and refer or QPR Suicide Prevention Course, is based on curriculum developed by the QPR...

Franciscan Health Munster general surgeon Jovenel Cherenfant, MD, has been named 2023 Physician of the Year by the medical staff. The Physician of the Year award is presented annually by the medical staff to a physician who embodies the...

Community Hospital in Munster has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its list of 2024-25 Best Regional Hospitals. The ranking helps patients and their doctors choose the right hospital for them. Community Hospital ranks as the fourth best...

Discover six common summertime health risks and how to prevent them. Summer wouldn’t be complete without activities and adventure, and nothing can ruin the fun like an injury or illness. Before you and your loved ones start your summer experiences,...