Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is presenting a free suicide prevention course in March aimed at saving lives. The entry level question, persuade and refer or QPR Suicide Prevention Course is based on curriculum developed by the QPR Institute....
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Northwest Health to Present HealthyU Wellness Seminar Keeping the Beat; detecting and treating heart rhythm disorders
Rapid Heartbeat. Fluttering in your chest. These could be symptoms of atrial fibrillation, or Afib - a common, but dangerous, heart rhythm disorder that can lead to blood clots in the heart and increase your risk of stroke and heart failure. ...
Franciscan Health Michigan City medical staff accepting scholarship applications
LaPorte County high school seniors interested in healthcare careers can apply through March 17 The medical staff at Franciscan Health Michigan City is once again accepting scholarship applications through March 17 from LaPorte County high school...
Franciscan Health Crown Point, Dyer ranked in top 10% in U.S. for inpatient rehab
Hospitals lauded for effective, efficient, timely, patient-centered care Franciscan Health Crown Point and Franciscan Health Dyer both ranked in the top 10% of qualified inpatient rehabilitation facilities in the Netsmart...
Franciscan Health offering Virtual Diabetes Prevention Program
Franciscan Health will be hosting a virtual diabetes prevention program online starting Tuesday, April 8 at 5 p.m. Central/6 p.m. Eastern. Franciscan Health’s Diabetes Prevention Program follows guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease...
Northwest Health to Present HealthyU Wellness Seminar Embracing a Digital Detox
Texting, scrolling, constant news intake and phone calls throughout the day can cause emotional exhaustion and a decrease in our attention spans. Is it time to consider a digital detox? Join Katie Sarver, Certified Intrinsic Coach...
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields redesignated as Acute Stroke Ready hospital
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields has been redesignated as an Acute Stroke Ready hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health, the hospital announced today. Acute Stroke Ready hospitals serve as the first stop for patients suspected of...
Franciscan Health Crown Point among top 100 in nation for medical excellence
Major cardiac surgery, coronary bypass surgery lauded Franciscan Health Crown Point has been recognized as being in the top 100 in the nation for medical excellence in major cardiac surgery and coronary bypass surgery by CareChex® Awards by...
Young patients leave NorthShore Health Center’s Give Kids a Smile Day with bright grins and high spirits
On February 7, NorthShore Health Centers held its first Give Kids a Smile Day event of the year. Parents could bring their underinsured children aged 1 to 17 to one of NorthShore’s dental clinics in Hammond, Lake Station, Portage,...
Your Voice Can Lead to Groundbreaking Change in Healthcare
February is Black History Month—a time to honor the extraordinary contributions of African Americans and reflect on the work still needed to achieve equity in health outcomes. For over 70 years, the American Cancer Society has been a leader in...