Health

When Judy Dunlap was diagnosed with cancer on September 24, 2024, she decided to go into her treatment with a positive attitude to alleviate stress, referring to her diagnosis as “Cece” to take away some of the power of the word cancer. With her fierce …

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields has named Joan Culver as its chief nursing officer, the hospital announced today. Culver, MS, BSN, RN, NE-BC, began her career with Franciscan Alliance in 1999 as a nurse technician before becoming a registered nurse in 2001 …

Celebrating with a luncheon to kick off the Christmas season is a great way to promote the idea of family and togetherness. Methodist Hospitals invited its employees and work family for its annual holiday luncheon celebrations at its Southlake and Northlake …

Amber Morris said one of the happiest days of her life was when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. “I was ecstatic because now I had an answer and validation that it wasn’t all in my head,” the 58-year-old Hobart woman said. “After four years …

Northwest Health recognized six members of its medical staffs for their clinical expertise and exceptional dedication during special events held Dec. 2, 2025. Northwest Health – Porter recognized oncologist and hematologist Tareq Braik, M.D., as …

Board-certified internal medicine physician Alicja Milik, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Michigan City. Dr. Milik earned her medical degree from the Medical University of Lublin in Lublin, Poland. She …

The Next Mile Project Brings Beginners Together for an Unforgettable Turkey Trot If you were anywhere near Valparaiso on Thanksgiving morning, you probably saw the giant snowflakes, the freezing temperatures, and a whole lot of smiling faces bundled up and …

Goshen Hospital has long stood out in Northern Indiana for its stellar outcomes and strong staff of nurses. As a result, the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® has named the hospital a Magnet organization on a regular basis …

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) have released their first new set of guidelines to minimize hypertension since 2017. The new guidelines emphasize a comprehensive approach to assess cardiovascular risk and focus on …

Franciscan Health Munster is presenting a free suicide prevention course in December aimed at saving lives. The entry-level question, persuade and refer, or QPR Suicide Prevention Course, is based on a curriculum developed by the QPR Institute. The …