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It’s that time of year when health-care experts are urging everyone to get vaccinated as the flu and COVID season approaches, highlighting a different set of guidelines for this fall and winter. “I believe 100% that everyone should get the flu vaccination,” said Katherine Johnston, director of nursing at HealthLinc, a network of 18 federally … Read more
Dr. Richard Czuma, a sleep medicine specialist at Northwestern Medicine, explains how Central Standard Time aligns better with our biological clocks as we fall back. For many people, “falling back” means an extra hour of sleep on a Sunday morning, but that seemingly simple clock change can have a much bigger effect on daily lives … Read more
Do you have questions about the new changes coming to Medicaid? Patient navigators ready to help NorthShore Health Center’s has patient navigators available at most clinics to help assist you with any questions you may have. New changes include work requirements that start this October in order to qualify for enrollment in January. If you’re … Read more
For almost a century, Meals on Wheels Northwest Indiana has delivered essential, nutritious meals — more than 2.5 million in 2025 alone — that promote healthy eating and support independent living. A review that examined 48 studies of Meals on Wheels programs nationwide published in December 2024 in the journal Innovation in Aging, found consistent … Read more
Powers Health hospitals received two national honors in the 2026 NRC Health Excellence in Patient Experience Awards. Four facilities earn national recognition Community Hospital in Munster Community Hospital in Munster, St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart and Powers Health Rehabilitation Center in Crown Point received the Small Health System … Read more
Franciscan Health plans to host women’s health conferences to empower women across the Region. Franciscan Health will host YES Women’s Health Conferences at Purdue University Northwest campuses. The public can now register for the healthcare provider’s Strong, Healthy, Empowered — or SHE — Women’s Health Conferences. Investing in healthier families and communities “By connecting women with … Read more
Expectant families and new parents can learn about newborn care during a free baby shower in Michigan City. Franciscan Health Hospital in Michigan City is shown. Free baby shower coming to Michigan City Franciscan Health Michigan City will host its Way to Grow baby shower from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 3 at the hospital, … Read more
If you’ve been a little more cautious about what’s on your plate lately, you’re not alone. This summer, an outbreak of cyclosporiasis – caused by a parasite that can lead to prolonged gastrointestinal issues – has put foodborne illnesses back in the spotlight, reminding consumers that even foods that look, smell and taste perfectly fine … Read more
In this month’s episode of Ask the Expert, family nurse practitioner, Sarah Brentlinger discusses the importance of lung screenings, what to expect during a screening, and who should receive them. Schedule your lung screening today Are you interested in receiving a lung screening? Schedule an appointment with a NorthShore Health Centers provider at northshorehealth.org or … Read more
Growing older isn’t just about the changes we see in the mirror. It’s also about the stories we tell ourselves about aging. For Sandra Noe-Braccolino, changing those narratives starts with recognizing the subtle ways ageism shapes how we view ourselves. The former CEO of Meals on Wheels Northwest Indiana has seen ageism show up in … Read more
