If previous years taught us anything, it’s to prioritize our wellbeing and take care of ourselves through difficult times. Each year brings new stressors and challenges, but being able to take a look at your health and make changes that promote...
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St. Mary Medical Center Emergency Department opens in Valparaiso
Featured image: From left: David Otte, Vice President of Engineering and Support Services; Kimberly Sgouroudis, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer for St. Mary Medical Center; Donald P. Fesko, President and CEO of...
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields surgeon offering state-of-the-art digestive care at new clinic
Featured image: Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC General Surgeon Dr. Lubomyr Boris, DO, recently launched a comprehensive Foregut Clinic at his Franciscan Health Olympia Fields office. Minimally invasive methods allow for targeted treatment...
Behavioral Health Services expands at St. Catherine Hospital
More than 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To meet a growing community need, St. Catherine Hospital has opened a new and expanded inpatient Behavioral Health unit. The fourth...
Northwest Indiana Breast Care Center dedication to promoting breast health was on full display in 2024
2024 has been quite the year for Northwest Indiana Breast Care Center at Methodist Hospitals. A few of the Breast Care Center’s recent accomplishments include putting on over 30 breast cancer awareness programs in the community, adding a new...
Community members honor their loved ones at St. Catherine Hospital’s annual Wings of Healing ceremony
For almost three decades, St. Catherine Hospital has hosted the Wings of Healing program to honor and memorialize loved ones during the holiday season. This year’s annual Angels of Hope tree-lighting celebration was Tuesday, Dec. 10, in...
Franciscan Health achieves Platinum Level status from Quit Now Indiana for smoking cessation
Franciscan Health recently was recognized for achieving Quit Now Indiana Champion Platinum Level status for smoking cessation. The recognition encompasses all of the Franciscan hospitals in Indiana: Carmel, Crawfordsville, Crown Point, Dyer,...
New physicians join Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC
Gastroenterologist, cardiologist and breast surgical oncologist accepting new patients Three new physicians recently joined Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC and are accepting new patients in Olympia Fields. Gastroenterologist Amer AlSamman, MD;...
Powers Health cuts ribbon on 24/7 Emergency Department at St. Mary Medical Center Outpatient Center in Valparaiso
VALPARAISO | The healthcare landscape in Northwest Indiana expanded at 12:01 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 as Powers Health opened its new $4.3 million Emergency Department at the St. Mary Medical Center Outpatient Center in Valparaiso. The healthcare system...
Powers Health shines a light on cancer awareness at annual Lights of Life celebration
The community gathered at Community Hospital on December 4 to honor the lives of their loved ones during the annual Lights of Life tree-lighting ceremony. The cancer awareness event raises funds for the Community Cancer Research Foundation and Cancer...