Franciscan Health Dyer has added a food locker to help the needy. The hospital on U.S. 30 near the state line installed an OrderAhead food locker in partnership with the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana. People from food-insecure households can order food online to pick up at a specific time. The goal is to improve … Read more
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with the correct time for the walking program: 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Thursdays. Franciscan Health is partnering with the city of Hammond on a new weekly walking program. Franciscan Health, which offers similar programs in Crown Point and other communities, is offering a new walking club this fall at … Read more
Community Hospital became the first hospital in Indiana to roll out a new FDA-approved treatment for recurring coronary stent blockages. The Powers Health hospital in Munster is now offering patients experiencing recurring blockages inside a previously placed heart stent a new treatment. Community Hospital implemented the SELUTION SLR Drug-Eluting Balloon just two days after it … Read more
Eric White, regional coach at Anytime Fitness, talks about Zone 2 cardio to achieve 60-70% of maximum heart rate. Zone 2 cardio. It’s a recent buzzphrase in the fitness world. It stems from the formula connected to your heart rate during an activity. There are five heart rate zones that indicate how hard your heart … Read more
Newsweek has ranked St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart and the Powers Health Rehabilitation Center in Crown Point as among the best in the country. The Powers Health hospitals earned spots on Newsweek’s America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2026 list. Newsweek and Statista come out with the annual ranking of leading inpatient rehabilitation facilities across … Read more
Franciscan Health and the town of Cedar Lake are launching a Monday Wellness Walking Club this fall. The Cedar Lakes Parks Department is partnering with Franciscan Health to host the weekly walks that will take place most Mondays this fall. What to expect at the walks “The weekly Monday morning Wellness Walking Club sessions will … Read more
Powers Health’s oncology rehabilitation programs earned accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Oncology Rehabilitation from the Physiological Oncology Rehabilitation Institute. The oncology programs attained national bronze-level accreditation that recognizes “a commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based oncology rehabilitation services through specialized training, clinical care and patient support.” What the accreditation means “This accreditation reflects the … Read more
Franciscan Health is partnering with the Indy Hunger Network to provide free fresh produce and health education to people with chronic medical conditions. Produce is shown at a supermarket. Six-week course and produce vouchers Participants in the Produce Prescription Program will complete a six-week Cooking Matters course focused on nutrition and chronic disease management. Those … Read more
For 34 years, the SilverSneakers program has pioneered fitness access for mature adults, and local seniors are seizing the opportunity. Logan Lukowski, certified SilverSneakers instructor, describes the SilverSneakers program for those 65 and older at Anytime Fitness. Ask Logan Lukowski, certified Anytime Fitness personal trainer and SilverSneakers certified instructor, who ran a SilverSneakers group class … Read more
Walking is probably one of the most accessible and least intensive methods of exercising, which is a blessing and a curse. On the positive side, while distances and speeds may vary, most people can walk, making it a universally popular activity. Yet, this ease of entry can also be seen as a drawback for more … Read more