Franciscan Health Munster is hosting a free ice cream social open house for cancer survivors on June 7 in recognition of Cancer Survivors Day. In addition to celebrating cancer survivors, the event will feature information on cancer support groups, the free …
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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 …
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UnitedHealthcare recently announced the national expansion of its doula offering nationwide so that more members can get personalized pregnancy and postpartum support through their employer-sponsored health plans. The benefit aims to improve maternal and …
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Stroke doesn’t just happen to “other people” – this serious medical condition can happen to anyone. In fact, an estimated 1 in 4 adults over the age of 25 will experience a stroke in their lifetimes. While the risk for a stroke increases as a person …
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Free series of classes focuses on factors that contribute to healthy families Franciscan Health Michigan City’s free FIT-Together program, a family-centered approach to health and wellness, is back and open for registration. The unique, eight-week fitness …
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As a family medicine physician, Dr. Samantha Agar provides care for patients across their lifespan, from newborns to older adults, serving the entire family. Originally from Canada, Dr. Agar completed most of her education there before continuing her medical …
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a national observance that has been recognized since 1949, but its message has never been more urgent. In the United States, nearly 1 in 5 adults is living with a mental health condition, and more than 1 in 20 experience …
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Agreement enhances local commitment to behavioral healthcare Franciscan Health is partnering with US HealthVest to provide management services for behavioral health programs across its Lake County hospitals beginning May 1. Under the agreement, US HealthVest …
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Pokagon Band Health Services and the C.A.S.S. Coalition are pleased to announce a Southwest Michigan Opioid Summit Healthcare Providers Breakfast on Thursday, May 21, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Eastern. The event will take place at the Family Activity …
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Funds support nonprofits serving at-risk populations Franciscan Health’s Social Impact Partnership Program (SIPP) is opening applications for funding to support healthcare-related programs for nonprofit health and human service organizations in at-risk …
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