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Go Red luncheon gets at the heart of cardiac disease
MERRILLVILLE | It was 17 degrees below zero outside, but Nicki Caylor was sweating. The Valparaiso woman was 29 years old, physically fit and …
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Heart health event Thursday
Symposium to focus on women's heart health
MERRILLVILLE | Tickets are available for the Go Red for Women symposium Thursday in Merrillville.
'Miracle' baby to turn 1 in July
In the shade of a tree outside his Northwest Indiana home, 10-month-old Gage Webber sits in the grass, grabbing handfuls of dirt, sticks and h…
May 17, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Weight and high blood sugar during pregnancy may cause risks for baby
Pregnant women who are even marginally overweight or with high blood sugar levels could face risks not only for themselves, but for their unbo…
Audiologist to share travel tips for people with hearing loss
SCHERERVILLE | An educational audiologist will discuss travel tips for people with hearing loss during a presentation from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturda…
Pension termination affects some St. Anthony employees
CROWN POINT | Officials with Franciscan St. Anthony Health in Crown Point are using town hall meetings with employees and retirees to clarify …
A big misconception: Prenatal care follows pregnancy
It's never too early to get good advice from a physician when it comes to prenatal care.
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Salvation Army to host baby shower event
Dyer resident: Traveling to India for surgery saved money, relieved spine
DYER | A Dyer woman who traveled to India in March for spine surgery is back home recuperating. Her only regret is that she waited so long to go.
Life goes on: Ceremony marks organ, tissue donation month
CROWN POINT | There were days when Linda Ramos' husband came home from work, praying he would not find her dead.
April 28, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Information session Saturday to focus on lupus education
HOBART | An information session for lupus patients and the people who love them is scheduled for Saturday.
Coaches need training to better handle kids' sports injuries
A lack of training and even care when kids sustain injuries while playing sports can lead to lifelong problems, according to a new study.
Opportunity Enterprises to host public meeting at Schererville library
SCHERERVILLE | A nonprofit organization that provides support and opportunities for people with disabilities and their loved ones will host an…
Autism photo project shines light on local boys
HAMMOND | Nine local boys are featured in a national photo campaign designed to raise autism awareness.
Health briefs
Portage Senior Health Fair set
Griffith boy's story leads to surge in organ donor interest
GRIFFITH | The story of a Griffith boy in need of a kidney transplant has kept the phone lines busy at the University of Chicago transplant program.
Patients benefit from tech's place in orthopedic world
Technology continues to have a big impact on the region's orthopedic patients through smaller incisions, less invasive and more precise proced…
Lake Station to host diabetes conference Tuesday morning
LAKE STATION | The Lake County Minority Health Coalition is partnering with Lake Station and Mayor Keith Soderquist for the annual Too Sweet F…
Local health news
Assist Sojourner Truth House
Opposition stands firm on HHS mandate
As the nation's top court continues to weigh the constitutionality of parts of the Affordable Care Act, some religious leaders are maintaining…
Ask the Expert: Growth and sports are unique factors in young patients
As a general orthopedic surgeon for 25 years, Dr. Bruce J. Thoma has worked with patients of all ages and over the years developed an interest…
Awareness key to stroke survival
Letha Bond knew the combination of a tingling hand, headache and speech issues could add up to a stroke when she faced these symptoms in Octob…
Health briefs
Seminar on Alzheimer's signs
Birth control plays role in health care debate
In the national discussion about health care mandates, people tend to mention birth control, as if the issues are one and the same.
Cool patients cast off white plaster casts for funky hues
Val Vickroy broke her arm in the third grade (cheerleading mishap) and her ankle in sixth grade (soccer). She landed back in the E.R. for a fr…
Proper Foot Care Keeps You Active
While just a small percentage of people are born with foot problems, three out of four Americans will experience a serious foot problem at lea…
Methodist Hospitals Foundation benefits hospital needs
GARY | Behind the mission statement, meetings and paperwork, a touch of Disney magic lies within the Methodist Hospitals Foundation.
Shoulder procedure puts Hammond cop back on the streets
The interrupted sleep was annoying. And having to reposition his holster was frustrating. But, Hammond Police Cpl. Todd Larson finally turned …
Group discusses goal to reduce avoidable hospital re-admissions
MERRILLVILLE | Local health officials are looking for cooperative ways to reduce preventable hospital re-admissions.
April 13, 2012 6:30 pm PhotosPhotos
Griffith boy still waiting for kidney
GRIFFITH | At 42 inches tall, Blake Loudenber stands about as high as the average 5-year-old. The problem is, he turns 9 this month. With clos…
April 13, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Local teen receives life-saving heart, liver transplant
Tom Castillo's heart started beating inside his 15-year-old frame six weeks ago.
Event to benefit local cancer group
CHESTERTON | East Wind Studios will host a "green smoothie and a movie" fundraiser Friday.
Shelf Life: Author helps others understand autism
Despite having an IQ of 158, Aaron Likens often skipped school.
Symposium to focus on living well with Parkinson's disease
Northwest Indiana's fourth annual educational symposium on Parkinson's disease is April 21 at Avalon Manor, 3550 U.S. 30, Hobart.
Research: Bariatric surgery can reverse diabetes symptoms better than medicine
New research shows weight-loss surgery can reverse the signs of Type 2 diabetes better than medication alone.
Surgery can put Type 2 diabetes into remission
New research gives clear proof that weight-loss surgery can reverse and possibly cure diabetes, and doctors say the operation should be offere…
Round It Up for Lymphoma ends Sunday at Family Video
Less than a week remains for the Round It Up for Lymphoma campaign through Family Video stores.
Health briefs
IUN seminar on health reform
Gala to raise money for American Heart Association
MERRILLVILLE | The Northwest Indiana Heart of Gold Gala on Saturday will honor local residents for their commitment to fighting heart disease.
Fundraiser to benefit 32-year-old with breast cancer
CROWN POINT | Friends and family are rallying around a 32-year-old Crown Point woman diagnosed with breast cancer in December.
Bariatric surgeon joins elite group using minimally invasive techniques
Pat Therault, a nurse and unit manager at Franciscan St. Margaret Health Dyer, works on the floor where patients rest after they've had bariat…
Get transplant advice in Valpo
VALPARAISO | Northwest Indiana residents with kidney disease or heart failure have access to new clinics in Valparaiso.
Community Hospital earns top 50 ranking
MUNSTER | For the fifth year in a row, Community Hospital has been recognized as one of America's 50 best hospitals, according to HealthGrades…
Methodist Hospitals goals, Gary hopes coincide
GARY | Boasting improved finances, approval ratings and technology, officials with Methodist Hospitals said this year will feature more growth…
‘Tumultuous time' for state's hospitals
SCHERERVILLE | Now is a "tumultuous time" for the Indiana's hospitals, according to the president of the Indiana Hospital Association.
Brain function is altered in those with depression
The brains of people with major depression, when monitored with electro-imaging technology, appear to function differently from those who don'…
Out of bed! Hospitals aim to keep elderly strong
At least one-third of hospital patients older than 70 leave more frail than when they arrived, and many become too weak to go home.
Health briefs
USF program beckons LPNs
From Indiana to India: Dyer woman seeks health care abroad
DYER | In less than a week, Erin Tacke will fly 8,500 miles for surgery that could be done five minutes from her house.
March 11, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
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Franciscan St. Margaret Health
St. Margaret Health Certified Wound Specialist Jerry Tuel explains the hospital's hyperbaric chamber to tre…
Neurosurgeon Mohammad Shukairy talks about Community Hospital's new concussion clinic.
Director of Cardiology Pastor Llobet discusses St. Catherine Hospital's leading cardiovascul…
Paul Stanish, the medical director of Healthy 4 Life talks about the weight loss program at …
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