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 …
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Powers Health and Powers Health Rehabilitation Center have been honored with NRC Health Excellence in Patient Experience Awards. The hospitals of Powers Health – Community Hospital in Munster, St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, St. Mary Medical Center …
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Franciscan Health is offering free cancer support groups for patients and their caregivers across Northwest Indiana throughout 2026. Support groups provide an opportunity to openly share with other patients and caregivers who have experienced a cancer …
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Legacy Medical Academy has been highlighted in a new State of Indiana case study examining how schools and training centers are using the Career Scholarship Account (CSA) program to expand access to healthcare career pathways across the state. The recognition …
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Residents in Northwest Indiana have a new regional destination for cancer-related treatment and support. Powers Health and Northwest Cancer Centers on Thursday, Nov. 13, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Cancer Care Center …
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La Porte was awarded two grants from the Health Foundation of La Porte during the last grant cycle of 2025. The grants were announced on September 25. The Direct Patient Access program provides $30,000 to serve community members who do not have adequate …
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On Tuesday, November 25, the Porter County Health Department partnered with leadership from the Town of Kouts to install a new publicly accessible automated external defibrillator (AED) at Drazer Memorial Park. This marks the fourth AED installed in Porter …
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Goshen Hospital has announced a new one-to-four nurse-to-patient ratio across all in-patient units, reinforcing its commitment to patient safety, high-quality care and nursing team well-being. The new ratio ensures nurses have manageable workloads and the …
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New Grade for fall 2025 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety For the third consecutive grading period, Northwest Health – La Porte has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent …
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Midwest Center for Youth & Families provides a highly structured environment for children navigating mental health challenges. Daily life blends rigorous therapy with essential childhood skills, led by a dedicated staff, to help children stabilize …
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