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WHAT WE TALK ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT HEALTHCARE
The new tools are death-defying in their scope and capabilities: Do-it-Yourself health and fitness calculators. Detailed news about prescripti…
Illinois Senate approves medical marijuana bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. | Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn must decide if he will sign a measure allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes after the…
Women share heart health stories at Go Red event
Four months before her 30th birthday, Jennifer Buss underwent a mitral valve prolapse correction.
Local doctors weigh in on Jolie's double mastectomy, her willingness to reveal surgery
Angelina Jolie's announcement Tuesday that she underwent a double mastectomy to reduce her chance of developing breast cancer is drawing atten…
May 14, 2013 6:00 pm PhotosPhotos
Women have more options for breast cancer surgery
CHICAGO (AP) — One of the world's most glamorous women had an operation that once was terribly disfiguring — removal of both breasts. But new …
Technology improves mapping of heartbeat abnormalities
A technology upgrade to 3-D cardiac mapping equipment at Porter Regional Hospital will improve accuracy in locating the source of abnormal hea…
May 08, 2013 6:30 pm PhotosPhotos
CDC report shows suicide surge in middle-aged Hoosiers
The suicide rate for middle-aged Indiana residents rose almost 54 percent during an 11-year period, an increase nearly twice the national rate…
FDA: Morning-after pill to move over the counter
The government is moving the morning-after pill over the counter but only those 15 and older can buy it
Group to focus on Region health needs
A new committee forming under the One Region initiative wants to improve the health of Northwest Indiana.
HEALTH BRIEFS: Allergy medications discussed
MUNSTER | Board certified allergy specialist Dr. Dennis Rademaker will host a free presentation about over-the-counter allergy medications and…
E.C. clinic to focus on care for uninsured, underinsured
EAST CHICAGO | A health clinic that will provide care to uninsured and underinsured people is scheduled to open June 1 at 100 W. Chicago Ave.
HEALTH BRIEFS: Program to offer mammograms
MICHIGAN CITY | A MAMMOthon program, consisting of digital mammogram screenings, free chair massages and giveaways, will take place from 7 a.m…
M'ville event to offer special needs resources
MERRILLVILLE | An upcoming event will help take the guesswork out of finding resources for people with disabilities.
Local donors' tissue to help Boston bomb victims
CROWN POINT | Donated tissue from new Northwest Indiana moms is being sent to Boston to help heal victims of the recent bombings.
Ask the Expert: Spine Health
The spine is one of the hardest-working components of your body, yet not many people pay attention to their spine's health. Dr. Howard Robinso…
Looming doctor shortage casts shadow on health care
A national doctor shortage on the horizon could change the health care landscape in Northwest Indiana and across the country.
April 16, 2013 11:15 pm PhotosPhotos
Purdue researchers seeking 4- and 5-year-olds who stutter
Researchers with the Purdue Stuttering Project in West Lafayette are looking for 4- and 5-year-old children who stutter to participate in a fi…
Free class to discuss exercise, nutrition for diabetics
MUNSTER | Diabetics are invited to join certified diabetes educator Lucy Cole for a free class to learn how to incorporate healthy food option…
Report highlights financial impact of smoking
A new study from Ball State University shows more than half of Hoosier smokers tried to quit in the past year.
April 10, 2013 11:20 pm PhotosPhotos
Centier opens on-site clinic for employees
MERRILLVILLE | The doctor is in, and he is just steps away from the cubicle.
April 09, 2013 7:15 pm PhotosPhotos
HEALTH BRIEFS: Barber shops to host initiative
The Indiana Commission on the Social Status of Black Males, in conjunction with local commissions and community partners, will provide health …
Conference to focus on IUN med school
GARY | A conference Saturday at Indiana University Northwest will address questions about the university's medical school.
Orthopedic Health in Men and Women
Although no one is immune to orthopedic injuries, men and women differ when it comes to orthopedic health.
April 08, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Methodist Hospitals reflects on 2012, looks to 2013 and beyond
GARY | The next decade is expected to bring expansion and updates to Methodist Hospitals' campuses and the continued push to achieve a Level I…
April 05, 2013 3:15 pm PhotosPhotos
A piece of life carries on
CROWN POINT | The memorial scrap books Sandy Whitenack compiled to honor her daughter, Kathy, who died at age 16 in a rollover accident, have …
April 04, 2013 7:30 pm PhotosPhotos
Mill employees walk for heart health
Under a sunny blue sky early Wednesday afternoon, 116 ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor workers traversed a hilly, muddy and sometimes sandy path on …
Methodist Hospitals to unveil 2013 plans
Methodist Hospitals will host its 2013 state of the organization address on Friday. Hospital officials are expected to review the company's 20…
Proper foot care can prevent disease
Most people believe "out of sight, out of mind" when it comes to their feet.
April 01, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Sister turns twice to twin for life-saving donation
LAKE STATION | When identical twins Allison Pitman and Amanda Taylor were toddlers, Pitman would help Taylor climb into Pitman's crib so the t…
Rough road to recovery for Griffith boy
GRIFFITH | A 9-year-old Griffith boy continues to recover from surgery that gave him a new kidney.
March 27, 2013 7:28 pm PhotosPhotos
HEALTH BRIEFS: Colon cancer talks planned
CROWN POINT | In observance of Colon Cancer Month, Pinnacle Hospital and Digestive Disease Centers are sponsoring two presentations related to…
Website provides Indiana health stats
A new website, launched with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, gives Hoosiers a look at the state of their health.
HEALTH BRIEFS: Chicago radio personality to speak at event Saturday
MICHIGAN CITY | Longtime Chicago radio personality John “Records” Landecker will be the featured speaker at 9 a.m. Saturday during a free prog…
Industry group: Health care reform still a mystery
INDIANAPOLIS | As health care reform unfolds in the United States, people associated with the industry still have unanswered questions.
Congressman Visclosky salutes Franciscan St. Anthony paramedics who assisted in Superstorm Sandy efforts
U.S. Rep. Peter Visclosky, D-Merrillville, congratulated, presented letters of commendation and spent about 45 minutes hearing the experiences…
March 08, 2013 2:45 pm PhotosPhotos
Methodist celebrates new emergency department
MERRILLVILLE | Medical staff joined community leaders and hospital officials Thursday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception marking the …
March 07, 2013 7:00 pm PhotosPhotos
New product would monitor cancer cells without a blood draw
MERRILLVILLE | A local and Wisconsin-based biotechnology company are merging efforts to develop a new, non-invasive way of identifying circula…
New Methodist ER to debut March 20
MERRILLVILLE | There's a three-letter word that Cindy Mirabella expects to hear a lot this month: wow.
Benefits are many when consulting dietitians for weight loss results
Whether it's one's first attempt at losing weight or the 10th time embarking on a diet, there are many paths to take when trying to drop those…
February 28, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
HEALTH BRIEFS: Seminar Wednesday to focus on back pain
MUNSTER | Maximum Rehabilitation Services Ltd. will host a free health seminar from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at 8220 Calumet Ave.
Ask the Expert: Dr. Nirenberg, Friendly Foot Care
Since 1992, Dr. Nirenberg has been bringing attentive and expert foot care to the Northwest Indiana community. In this issue of "Ask the Exper…
All Smiles: Dentist establishes roots with modern practice and tested traditions
At age 34, Dr. Manoj Bahl of Excel Dental Studio in Merrillville, has discovered education and awareness are far more effective patient tools …
Senior citizens with diabetes face increased risk
Dr. Thottathil Gopan, department of endocrinology section chief for Franciscan Medical Specialists in Munster, said older patients can present…
February 20, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
What does the Affordable Care Act mean for you?
These next two years are important years in health care, with several provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act taking effect.
February 20, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Hammond lab designated as innovation center
HAMMOND | A Hammond laboratory has been designated a Siemens Microbiology Innovation Center and will serve as a reference site for other labs …
February 19, 2013 2:00 pm PhotosPhotos
Community ranks among country's top hospitals
MUNSTER | The Community Hospital in Munster again has been ranked among America's 50 Best, the only hospital in the state to achieve the disti…
Bariatric surgery a viable option for significant weight loss
Dieting is frustrating for most of us, but for some, it’s nearly impossible. Bariatric, also known as weight-loss surgery, can be a viable option.
February 19, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Franciscan hospitals ease strict visitor rules as flu cases decline
Heightened visitor restrictions that four local hospitals imposed in mid-January have been discontinued because of a drop in flu cases.
Bundle payments to reduce costs, improve efficiency
Government officials hope a pilot program to bundle billing medical services will reduce cost and improve efficiency in health care.
Heart Health Heroes
When it comes to heart care, specialized doctors evaluate and treat people who have heart disease, which is often also called cardiovascular disease.
February 14, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
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Videos
Franciscan St. Margaret Health
St. Margaret Health Certified Wound Specialist Jerry Tuel explains the hospital's hyperbaric chamber to tre…
Paul Stanish, the medical director of Healthy 4 Life talks about the weight loss program at …
Director of Cardiology Pastor Llobet discusses St. Catherine Hospital's leading cardiovascul…
Neurosurgeon Mohammad Shukairy talks about Community Hospital's new concussion clinic.
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