Methodist Hospitals received full Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC). “People tend to wait then they think they might by having a heart attack, and that’s a mistake,” states Dr. Michael McGee, Medical …
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For patient privacy and safety, the registration staff at Community Healthcare System hospitals (Community Hospital in Munster, St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart) will be asking to take patient photos. “Your photo …
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We’ve all heard the song that tells us that ‘the knee bone is connected to the thigh bone’ and on up. But each of these connections is a joint that can become a source of pain. In fact, joint conditions are the most common cause of severe long-term pain …
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Porter Regional Hospital will offer the following monthly support groups in October: Breast Cancer Support Group – Hope & Healing Porter Regional Hospital offers Hope & Healing, a support group for people coping with breast cancer, whether newly …
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A ton of new smiles have emerged from Cavanaugh and Nondorf Orthodontics! So why are so many people getting braces these days? The obvious reason is the great grin that you can sport when you’re done, but there are other reasons, too. Straight teeth are …
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Get ready to lace up your sneakers and hit the pavement as Humane Society Calumet Area (HSCA) and Lan-Oak Park District host the fifth annual Spay the Stray 5K Run/Walk on Sept. 19 in Lansing, Ill. Participants who register before Sept. 14 receive a …
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Franciscan St Anthony Health – Crown Point is proud to announce certification of its cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. The hospital was recognized for its commitment …
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Franciscan Alliance has been chosen the lead community agency for a Lake County coalition of health care providers and organizations, municipalities, educational institutions and others in a new effort to promote tobacco use cessation. The state Department of …
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Franciscan St. Anthony Health – Crown Point will offer a series diabetes courses on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in October, November and December. Classes help provide participants with individual meal plans designed to meet specific needs, along with …
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The weather is changing from summer to fall, and that means that flu season is upon us. Do yourself and your family a favor and get a flu shot. NorthShore Health Centers is offering flu shots for $20 at their locations in Portage, Lake Station, Merrillville …
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