Health

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...

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...