Region patients battling chronic low back pain now have a new treatment option with the addition of the VIA Disc NP procedure at the Franciscan Health Pain Management Center Dyer. Prasanth Nuthakki, MD, an independent physical medicine and …
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Struggling to hear conversations, the TV or everyday sounds once easily noticed may be a sign of hearing loss. Left unaddressed, it can lead to frustration, social withdrawal and difficulty staying engaged in daily activities. Northwest Health – Porter will …
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Belvedere Senior Housing has been recognized as a 2025 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award recipient by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). This prestigious award is the second of three distinctions …
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Tristen Poe always knew he wanted to pursue a discipline in the medical field, he just wasn’t sure which one. The 2020 La Porte High School graduate eventually settled on nursing after being inspired by his mother and aunts, all of whom are involved in the …
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Volunteer court-appointed guardians advocate for the elderly, incapacitated Franciscan Health’s partnership with the Lake County Courts to provide volunteer advocates for elderly and incapacitated adults who are unable to represent themselves now has six …
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Today, the Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute has announced two virtual “Medical Debt Know Your Rights” training workshops. Medical debt is a top barrier to financial well-being for hard-working Hoosiers across the state, and as a result, the …
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Center for Hospice Care announced today that it is a 2025 Top Workplaces Industry winner in the healthcare sector. Energage, a purpose-driven organization that develops solutions to build and brand Top Workplaces, uses employee feedback to identify award …
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Donation makes food giveaway for those with food insecurity possible following funding cuts The Franciscan Health Mobile Market program is getting a boost from local roofing company Korellis to help those in need get fresh, healthy food in August. Korellis …
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An expanded Emergency Department at St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago opens to patients today. Local dignitaries and Powers Health leadership participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday to mark the completion of the first phase. “With more …
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The Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Graduate Medical Education (GME) program is now home to a three-year cardiovascular disease fellowship. Three fellows are members of the inaugural class, which began July 1. The first fellows are all graduates of …
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