You don’t have to walk 500 miles, and then walk 500 more miles to get the health benefits from walking. According to The Heart Association as little as 150 minutes of brisk walking a week can gain you health benefits that can help you:...
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Franciscan WorkingWell to host free direct-to-employer solutions luncheon
Franciscan WorkingWell is hosting a free, informative luncheon on April 24 to help attendees learn more about employer-based health and wellness programs. Franciscan HEALTHeACCESS is leading the region in advanced primary care models with...
Read MoreNorthwest Health – Porter Launches Robotic-Assisted Lung Biopsy Surgery for Early Detection of Lung Cancer: The Leading Cause of Cancer Death in the United States
On March 20, Northwest Health – Porter added robotic-assisted lung biopsies to its comprehensive suite of advanced medical procedures for lung conditions. This innovative technology represents a significant milestone in the early detection and...
Read MoreLa Porte Franciscan WorkingWell opens in temporary location
New clinic to open in early May Franciscan WorkingWell’s La Porte office is currently operating out of a temporary location pending the opening of a new facility in early May. Franciscan WorkingWell is located on the second floor of the building at...
Read MoreNorthwest Health Shares Annual Community Benefit Report
Northwest Health has released its annual community benefit report, outlining the contributions it made to the health of its patients and the impact on the region’s economy last year. Over the course of 2023, Northwest Health shared that the...
Read MoreCommunity Hospital among ‘America’s Best’ for stroke care
Community Hospital has been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for stroke care, according to research released by Healthgrades, a leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. From 2020-22, patients treated...
Read MoreNutrition as a Social Driver of Health: The Importance of WIC and Older Americans Act Nutrition Programs
We all know that nutrition is linked to health. The food we eat provides the basic building blocks for our bodies to grow, develop, and function. However, nutrition is not just a biological issue – access to healthy, affordable food is deeply...
Read MoreFranciscan Health Michigan City presenting faith-based diabetes initiative at local churches
Franciscan Health Michigan City is presenting its free, faith-based church diabetes initiative, Fan Out Diabetes, beginning in April. Franciscan Health Michigan City’s Fan Out Diabetes program is a faith-based diabetes initiative that pairs...
Read MoreNorthwest Indiana Breast Care Center hosts Healthy Night Out with the Girls at Methodist Hospital
The Northwest Indiana Breast Care Center hosted a Healthy Night Out with the Girls event on Thursday, March 21. The event featured free screenings and an educational seminar on the topic of atrial fibrillation, encouraging women in the community to...
Read MoreFranciscan Health’s FIT-Together program returns to Hammond Y
Series of classes focuses on factors that contribute to healthy families Franciscan Health’s free FIT-Together program, a family-centered approach to health and wellness, is back and open for registration. The unique, six-week fitness program is...
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