This story was originally published in the 2024 Winter edition of Healthy Community. Advancements in breast cancer detection and treatment have improved survival rates and increased the number of survivors. Enhanced mammography techniques, more effective …
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Hannah Storm is a pioneer in the world of sports broadcasting. These days, she has a more personal story to share. HANNAH STORM is an award-winning journalist and a pioneer in the field of sports broadcasting for women. Early in her career, she became the …
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Undergoing new heart procedure was ‘no big deal’ for local woman A Crown Point woman can breathe and walk more easily after cardiac specialists at Community Hospital in Munster took a new, less invasive approach to treating her heart condition. In fall …
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ICU nurse’s son ‘graduates’ from NICU after 124 days SHORTLY AFTER NOON on Thursday, Nov. 14, healthcare workers lined the walls near the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit entrance on the fifth floor of Community Hospital. They chatted as they grasped …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Innovative technology allows surgeons to better personalize shoulder procedures Franciscan Health Michigan City is now offering shoulder replacement surgeries using the new Stryker Mako robotic-arm-assisted surgery system. Mako SmartRobotics expanded its …
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At Methodist Hospitals, exceptional healthcare means more than delivering outstanding clinical outcomes. It means providing high-quality, equitable, compassionate care to every patient while serving our diverse Northwest Indiana communities with integrity and …
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Gene Simmons Gets Real About Health GENE SIMMONS, the iconic bassist and co-founder of KISS, has spent decades commanding arenas worldwide. Known for his larger-than-life persona, Simmons is also an advocate for prioritizing health, something he learned the …
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