Franciscan Health Olympia Fields has been recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois with a Blue Distinction® Centers+ for Maternity Care designation as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. The program plays a key role in...
Read MoreEmergency Room Nurse Honored at Northwest Health – La Porte
Northwest Health – La Porte recently honored Justin Pendilla, RN, with the Daisy Award for exceptional nursing – most notably for his outstanding communication with his patients and their families and always being responsive to their needs....
Read MoreNorthShore Health Centers begins phase one of making quality, affordable healthcare more accessible throughout Northwest Indiana
NorthShore Health Centers has officially begun phase one of opening new clinics, making quality, affordable healthcare more accessible for everyone in the community. The clinics will offer family practice, pediatrics, and OB/GYN. A full array of...
Read MoreWalking For Health Benefits
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:...
Read MoreFranciscan 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 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 MoreNorthwest Health – Portage Celebrates Inpatient Rehabilitation Patient Graduates
The Inpatient Rehabilitation floor at Northwest Health – Portage recently enhanced the way they celebrate patients who have successfully completed, or graduated from, their intensive rehabilitation programs and are now ready to embark on the next...
Read MoreBishop McClory consecrates new Franciscan Health Crown Point chapel altar
Altar built, donated by Tonn and Blank Construction leaders The Most Rev. Robert McClory, Bishop of the Diocese of Gary, performed the rite of consecration for the altar in the St. Joseph Chapel during a special Mass at the new Franciscan Health...
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