Powers Health is offering a new specialized approach to treat a common heart condition called atrial fibrillation, or AFib. Cardiologists at Community Hospital in Munster performed the healthcare system’s first procedure using a pulsed field...
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Methodist Hospitals’ self-service kiosk reduces registration wait time
At the beginning of February this year, Methodist Hospitals implemented a self-service kiosk at Pavillion A on its Southlake Campus in Merrillville. Performance Manager Eric Pertzborn believes Pavillion A was an excellent location to roll out...
‘The group helps you remember we’re not alone’
Thomas Elliott, 73, of Crown Point, speaks during a recent Cancer Support Group session at the Burrell Cancer Center. Franciscan Health offering cancer support groups in multiple Northwest Indiana locations Thomas Elliott knows some men don’t like...
Board-certified rheumatologist joins Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC in Olympia Fields
Board-certified rheumatologist Dr. Aravind Gopal, MD, MBBS, is now part of Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC and is accepting new patients at his office on the Franciscan Health Olympia Fields campus. Dr. Gopal is board-certified in rheumatology...
Neurologist joins Northwest Health in Valparaiso
Northwest Health welcomes Jonathan T. Grossman, DO, a physician specializing in neurology to Northwest Medical Group. Grossman joined the Northwest Medical Group - Neurology office located at 2000 Roosevelt Road, Suite 201, in Valparaiso. Grossman...
Board-certified gastroenterologist joins Franciscan Physician Network in Crown Point
Board-certified gastroenterologist Muhammad Kudaimi, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Crown Point. Dr. Kudaimi attended medical school at Damascus University in Damascus, Syria and completed his...
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...
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...