Medicine

Powers Health to offer free presentation about weight-loss medications

Powers Health to offer free presentation about weight-loss medications Are you among those who have tirelessly tried diets and exercise routines without achieving your weight-loss goals? If you aim to shed 25 or more pounds and are searching for effective, evidence-based methods beyond conventional approaches, this free...

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Franciscan Health Wound Healing and Prevention Institutes in Dyer, Munster celebrate patient successes

Franciscan Health Wound Healing and Prevention Institutes in Dyer, Munster celebrate patient successes Clinics conduct graduation ceremonies for patients ending treatment Patients at the Franciscan Health Wound Healing and Prevention Institutes in Dyer and Munster now have a little something extra to look forward to at the end of their treatment....

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Northwest Health – La Porte Name Employees of the Year

Northwest Health – La Porte Name Employees of the Year Words like dedication, compassion, competence, skill, and excellence – among many others – were used to describe the three individuals recognized as employees of the year at Northwest Health – La Porte this year.  “It’s rewarding to honor...

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St. Catherine Hospital, St. Mary Medical Center earn an ‘A’ for Hospital Safety from Leapfrog Group

St. Catherine Hospital, St. Mary Medical Center earn an ‘A’ for Hospital Safety from Leapfrog Group  St. Catherine Hospital and St. Mary Medical Center earned an A grade for Hospital  Safety from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog. Leapfrog assigns an A, B, C, D or F grade to  hospitals across the country based on over...

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Methodist Hospitals’ Patrick Ohaver named Athletic Trainer of the Year

Methodist Hospitals’ Patrick Ohaver named Athletic Trainer of the Year Photo by Randy Walker After 23 years of working with student-athletes in Northwest Indiana, Methodist Hospitals Sports Medicine Program Coordinator Patrick Ohaver’s efforts have been recognized by the Secondary School Committee of the National...

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U.S. News & World Report recognizes St. Catherine Hospital’s excellent Black patient outcomes for Black Maternal Health Week 2024

U.S. News & World Report recognizes St. Catherine Hospital’s   excellent Black patient outcomes for Black Maternal Health Week 2024  St. Catherine Hospital has been recognized for its success in supporting Black maternal health by U.S. News &  World Report for Black Maternal Health Week 2024.  “This recognition affirms St. Catherine Hospital’s efforts in...

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La Porte Physician Using Robotic-Assisted Lung Biopsy Procedure for Early Detection of Lung Cancer: The Leading Cause of Cancer Death in the United States

La Porte Physician Using Robotic-Assisted Lung Biopsy Procedure for  Early Detection of Lung Cancer: The Leading Cause of Cancer Death in the United States Dr. Marvi Bikak, pulmonologist with Northwest Medical Group has begun using a new robotic-assisted lung procedure, an addition to Northwest Health’s comprehensive suite of advanced medical procedures for lung conditions. This innovative technology...

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Northwest Health – Porter Launches Robotic-Assisted Lung Biopsy Surgery for Early Detection of Lung Cancer: The Leading Cause of Cancer Death in the United States

Northwest Health – Porter Launches Robotic-Assisted Lung Biopsy Surgery for  Early Detection of Lung Cancer: The Leading Cause of Cancer Death in the United States On March 20, Northwest Health – Porter added robotic-assisted lung biopsies to its comprehensive suite of advanced medical procedures for lung conditions. This innovative technology represents a significant milestone in the early detection and...

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