Construction is underway for a five-story outpatient center on the Community Hospital campus in Munster.  The facility will house physician offices and outpatient services, including cardiac rehabilitation, imaging, infusion, neurology, physical therapy …

During a mammogram, radiologists sometimes notice calcium buildup not only in breast tissue, but in the arteries of the breast — known as breast arterial calcification (BAC). While BAC is harmless in the breast itself, studies show it may be a warning sign …

How Dr. Pablo Prichard is Changing the Way America Thinks About Aging On weekend mornings, viewers across the country are tuning in to Forever Young with Dr. Pablo Prichard, an NBC series that explores one powerful idea: aging is not just about getting older …

A little over a year ago, Jim Schumann started feeling dizzy and couldn’t stay on his feet. At 6 foot, 7 inches tall, falling proved to have serious consequences for the 82-year-old, including a brain bleed and a shoulder injury requiring surgery. When Jim …

St. Mary Medical Center is looking for volunteers 16 and older who have a passion for helping others. Volunteers are needed in various areas. A commitment of one four-hour shift per week and the ability to work well as a team are required. Training and a meal …

Powers Health on Thursday became the first healthcare system in Indiana to use the SEISMIQ™  Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) system from Boston Scientific, an acoustic pressure wave therapy that supports physicians  in treating patients with complex …

After losing more than 100 pounds through bariatric surgery at Powers Health, Deonte Mackie had one regret. “I wish I had done it years earlier. That has been my only regret throughout this journey,” the 37-year-old Hammond resident said. Deonte is …

Powers Health recently welcomed three physicians to the Powers Health Medical Group team of providers. Specialties these physicians represent include breast surgery, cardiology and orthopedic surgery. Breast Surgical Oncologist Raquel Gonzalez Heredia …

Colonoscopy may be ‘inconvenient’ but necessary Valparaiso Resident Nick Neal has a message for anyone delaying their colonoscopy: make the appointment. “I totally get it – it’s inconvenient, it’s uncomfortable,” he said. “But for the minor …

What Every Woman (and Man) Should Know Early detection remains the most effective strategy in reducing breast cancer mortality. Mammograms are the best tool for finding breast cancer early — often before there are symptoms — which makes treatment more …