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Franciscan Health’s Tickled Pink blends humor, education to promote breast cancer awareness & screenings

Franciscan Health’s Tickled Pink blends humor, education to promote breast cancer awareness & screenings One in every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer – a staggeringly high number. Yet not every diagnosis is created equal; the earlier the cancer is caught, the better the outlook for the patient. That is why Franciscan Health hosted...

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National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program recognizes Franciscan Health Hammond

National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program recognizes Franciscan Health Hammond  Franciscan Health Hammond was recently recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a Gold Safe Sleep Champion for their commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep. The National Safe Sleep...

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Layous Medical Group provides life-saving, life-changing pulmonary care

Layous Medical Group provides life-saving, life-changing pulmonary care Your lungs are life-sustaining, moving the oxygen that fuels your body. When there is a problem with your lung health, it can have a dramatic impact on your quality of life. Pulmonary specialists such as Dr. Fadi Layous and his team at the Layous...

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May is Stroke Awareness Month, and Franciscan Health wants you to have all the facts

May is Stroke Awareness Month, and Franciscan Health wants you to have all the facts Strokes are in the top five causes of deaths in the United States—being knowledgeable about strokes and preventive measures is critical. That is why Franciscan Health wants to provide information and education regarding strokes during Stroke...

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Community Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Receives Nurse of Distinction Award

Community Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Receives Nurse of Distinction Award Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing honors Ronda McKay for being a distinguished graduate  Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing and the IU Alumni Association Kokomo Region have recognized Community Hospital’s Ronda McKay with a...

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Franciscan Health passes major milestone in COVID-19 vaccinations

Franciscan Health passes major milestone in COVID-19 vaccinations How does Franciscan Health measure success in combatting the pandemic? By delivering more than 100,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine into the arms of Hoosiers. The healthcare system recently surpassed that number at its specialized clinics. As of...

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Gov. Holcomb Signs Order to Curb Non-Emergency Procedures, Tighten COVID-19 County Requirements

Gov. Holcomb Signs Order to Curb Non-Emergency Procedures, Tighten COVID-19 County Requirements Governor Eric J. Holcomb today signed Executive Order 20-50 to curtail elective in-patient surgeries and implement targeted restrictions for counties that have high levels of COVID-19. Local governments may impose more restrictive guidelines. In an...

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