Health

April is recognized as the Month of the Military Child, a time to honor the strength and sacrifice of the almost 2 million military-connected children across the United States and overseas. While their family members serve our country, these children serve in …

Board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist Susan Murrey, MD, FACOG, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Michigan City. Dr. Murrey earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in …

Celina Weatherwax has been appointed Executive Director of the Methodist Hospitals Foundation, where she will lead efforts to strengthen philanthropic support and advance the mission of Methodist Hospitals. “The Methodist Hospitals Foundation works …

Franciscan Health is presenting the latest installment in its free, faith-based diabetes initiative in partnership with local churches and community organizations. Fan Out Diabetes is a faith-based diabetes initiative that pairs minority LaPorte County …

Dr. Mona Nour is a primary care physician with Methodist Physicians Group in Merrillville. As a primary care physician, she specializes in preventative health, women’s health, pediatrics, patient education and support, and long-term lifestyle changes.  …

Franciscan Health’s Supplementary Diaper Pantries have provided 1 million diapers to date Pamela Anderson never had children of her own, so when she unexpectedly found herself caring for her husband’s six-week-old granddaughter, she wasn’t sure where to …

Total Impact $295 Million In its annual report to the community, Northwest Health – Porter detailed the scope of its clinical operations and economic impact across Porter County and Northwest Indiana, reporting more than 438,000 patient encounters in …

Total Impact Exceeded $132 Million At more than 294,500 patient encounters last year, Northwest Health – La Porte delivered on its commitment to provide quality healthcare for the La Porte County area.  The hospital’s 2025 Community Benefit …

Newborn babies in the Family Birth Centers at Franciscan Health Crown Point and Franciscan Health Dyer and their families are getting into the Easter spirit with the help of their hospital caregivers. Franciscan staff members worked to create the photos of …

Registration is now open for the Franciscan Health Produce Prescription Program in Munster, which aims to assist with chronic disease management. Upon successful completion of the free, six-week program, participants will receive monthly fresh produce …