Health

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about one of the most common cancers affecting men and the importance of understanding screening options. Prostate cancer often develops without symptoms in its early stages …

For anyone considering hospice care, many aspects of the process can be intimidating. Individuals faced with the decision might have understandable misconceptions or fears about the care that they or their loved one will receive. Organizations like Center for …

How Stress, Sleep and Exercise Impact Your Heart When we think about heart health, we often focus on metrics like cholesterol, blood pressure, and BMI. While these numbers are important, the connection between the mind and heart also plays a crucial role in …

Bill Babjak was always the picture of perfect health, from his time as a high school athlete to his extensive career in public service. Babjak joined the U.S. Army after graduating from high school, then served for 32 years as a Crown Point police officer. He …

Franciscan Health is teaming up with Michigan City Elston YMCA to offer a free Cooking Matters class. Participants are invited to prepare and taste a new recipe. The class will highlight healthy food swaps, tips for budget-friendly grocery shopping, proper …

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 four …

Goshen Health is expanding support for pediatric patients and their families through a new partnership with Kate’s Kart, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comfort, encouragement and hope through the gift of new books. A …

Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps. It’s measured with two numbers: systolic (top), the pressure when your heart beats, and diastolic (bottom), the pressure when it rests. A normal blood …

Two internal medicine physicians and a nurse practitioner are now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and are accepting new patients in Dyer. Lance T. Wallace, MD; Dorothy Jones, MD and Ann Waldron, NP are all practicing at Franciscan Physician Network …