Patients in Michigan City will have the opportunity for earlier lung cancer diagnoses, thanks to the new Ion robotic bronchoscopy platform recently installed at Franciscan Health Michigan City. According to the American Cancer Society, more patients die from …
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La Lumiere School is hosting its annual Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, March 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (CST) in the Fine Arts Building. This event is open to the general public and donors can register online at redcrossblood.org. “We began …
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World Obesity Day is being observed on Saturday, March 4, with the awareness theme of “Changing Perceptions: Let’s Talk about Obesity.” World Obesity Day was established in 2015 as an annual campaign with the goal of stimulating and supporting practical …
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Medicaid redetermination: What to know What is Medicaid redetermination? As part of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) in place since March 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) prohibited states from disenrolling any Medicaid recipient …
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Take advantage of Methodist Hospitals’ offers to protect your heart health Healthy Heart Scan Special – ONLY $49 Take advantage of our healthy heart scan. The scan measures the amount of calcium in the walls of your arteries and is appropriate for men 35 …
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The Franciscan Physician Network Center for Midwifery is now open in Crown Point, expanding Franciscan Health Crown Point’s offerings to meet the healthcare needs of women of all ages. “Franciscan Health Crown Point has consistently built and broadened …
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A fast-growing class of therapeutic drugs called biosimilars is creating expanded treatment options in certain instances. The result may help lower costs for some patients and the healthcare system overall. For example, the availability of …
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Hospitalizations for the flu in the U.S. reached the highest level in a decade this holiday season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The spread of RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, appears to be slowing, but flu …
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Black mothers report higher rates of anxiety and depression, compared to non-Hispanic white mothers — and yet, oftentimes, they receive the least amount of support. “I just saw the big mental health disparities in the community, particularly for …
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Northwest Health – Porter has announced its Team Members of the Year, honoring individuals who were nominated by their peers for their outstanding performance and exemplary service. Ashley Dickinson, Chief Executive Officer, Northwest Health explained that …
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