MISHAWAKA — In 2012, the U.S. government began implementing its requirement that certain employers, who provide a health plan to their employees include, free-of-charge, certain women’s reproductive preventative services including abortifacients, contraceptives and contraceptive counseling. As a not-for-profit dedicated to religious beliefs that do not permit such practices, Franciscan Alliance was exempted under a “Safe […]

IU Health and UnitedHealthcare have been in negotiations to settle on a new agreement for 2014 before the contract expiration date on December 31, 2013. A new agreement has not yet been finalized and discussions will continue in January.  Therefore, on January 1, 2014, IU Health and IU Health Physician doctors and facilities will become

If you want to live life and love your work to the fullest, you can live your dream if you make it happen. Join author Chris Stevens, founding principal of Keurig Coffee Inc., for “Livin’ the Dream . . . What Though the Odds” at the Michiana Chapter of the American Marketing Association’s monthly luncheon

The Postal Regulatory Commission approved a request by the Postal Service for an exigent rate increase to offset losses suffered as a result of the Great Recession of 2008 – 2009. The 4.3 percent exigent rate increases are scheduled to be implemented in conjunction with the inflation-based rate adjustment of 1.7 percent (one cent for

Due to continuing inclement weather in the area, the MDwise Marketplace 101 program scheduled for Jan. 7 at Franciscan St. Margaret Health-Hammond is canceled.

WEST LAFAYETTE – Indiana residents should take extra precautions to help ensure their safety and survival as they brace for continued bitter cold, a Purdue Extension disaster education specialist advises. Temperatures are forecast to drop into the double digits below zero Monday (Jan. 6) and Tuesday (Jan. 7), especially in the overnight hours, with wind

Franciscan Alliance January 6 Weather Closures at Satellite Facilities NOTE: Franciscan Alliance’s Emergency departments at Franciscan St. Margaret Health – Dyer and Hammond, Franciscan St. Anthony Health – Crown Point and Michigan City and the Chesterton Health & Emergency Center are always open for any emergency care needs. Franciscan Hammond Clinic Urgent Care and Franciscan