Organizer reflects on her own suicide attempt in hopes of helping others know assistance is available Hangie Hawkins was 19 when she took an overdose of prescription medications, hoping she wouldn’t wake up. She was living in Chicago’s Northwest suburbs …
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Franciscan Health Crown Point is hosting a DONA International Birth Doula workshop over two weekends in October. Doulas are trained professionals who provide continuous physical, emotional and informational support to their clients before, during and shortly …
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Evening aims to enhance connections between community members, local physicians Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is hosting a free Meet our Docs event aimed at enhancing connections between South Suburban residents and the physicians serving their …
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Event aims to uplift, empower Northwest Indiana women Registration for Franciscan Health’s Strong, Healthy, Empowered (SHE) Women’s Health Conference is now open. The event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central on Saturday, Oct. 4 in the Great Hall …
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The American lifespan—or how long we’re expected to live—is higher than ever. But just because we’re living longer, doesn’t mean we’re healthier. That’s why we’re inviting everyone to join us for Enjoy the Ride: Navigating a Longer …
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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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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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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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