Health

Two Franciscan Alliance leaders are among the 2014 lnfluential Women of Northwest Indiana. The fourth annual program, which was founded by Andrea Pearman, president of Diversified Marketing Strategies in Crown Point, took place recently at Avalon Manor in …

Family members of the late John Lanman, MD, joined the Catherine McAuley Clinic staff, board of volunteers and Franciscan Alliance management recently for the dedication of a plaque in his honor. A longtime member of the Franciscan St. Margaret Health-Hammond …

Porter Regional Hospital once again sought to honor one of its nurses through its annual Patient Choice Award program. The prestigious award recognizes the level of quality care, comfort and compassion offered by nurses each day. This year, Porter is pleased …

Engineering Week recognizes the contributions of healthcare engineers in keeping facilities operational, safe and efficient. This year, Engineering Week was celebrated at Porter Health Care System, honoring its team of 22 associates. From the highest point of …

Community Healthcare System has been named the Empowering Business of the Year by Influential Women of Northwest Indiana. The healthcare system, comprised of Community Hospital in Munster, St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, St. Mary Medical Center in …

Vaccinations: I’m a Senior Citizen; Do I Still Need to Get Vaccinations?   YES! “Even if you received vaccines as a child or as a younger adult, you may need one or more vaccines now, said Geraldine Feria, M.D., with Wanatah Primary Care …

  Valparaiso- A new support group for pulmonary fibrosis will meet Friday, November 14, 2014 at Calvary Church 1325 Evans Rd in Valparaiso. The meeting will begin at 10:00 am. An experienced respiratory therapist will be leading the group to offer …

Porter Health Care System will host “Pink at Portage” from 7 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, Dec. 6 in the Women’s Center at Portage Hospital, located at 3630 Willowcreek Road in Portage. “Pink at Portage” offers women getting their mammography screenings …

Porter Health Care System will offer the following monthly support groups in December: Breast Cancer Support Group – Hope & Healing Porter Regional Hospital offers Hope & Healing, a support group for people coping with breast cancer, whether newly …

Porter Regional Hospital will present the following childbirth education classes in December: Childbirth Education This comprehensive class covers all aspects of pregnancy, labor, and birth, postpartum and newborn care. Natural coping methods will be …