Franciscan Health Hammond to close emergency department as planned
Despite efforts by the city of Hammond, Franciscan Health officials said they will close the Hammond emergency department Saturday as planned.
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Franciscan Crown Point doctor earns St. Raphael Award
Dr. Zubair Dave earns St. Raphael Award from nursing staff at Franciscan Health Crown Point.
$15M HealthLinc clinic underway in Michigan City
Nonprofit health care provider HealthLinc is building a $15 million facility in Michigan City behind Ivy Tech Community College.
South Bend-based Strawberry Fields offers first dividend
South Bend-based Strawberry Fields REIT announced its first dividend after going public earlier this year.
Porter hospital earns “A” grade from national health safety nonprofit
Two Northwest Health hospitals earned awards for making sure patients are safe from harm and medical errors while under their care.
Northwest Health expands Lakeshore Surgicare in Chesterton
Northwest Health Lakeshore Surgicare opened its renovated space in Chesterton on Nov. 14, with 4,600 more square feet.
Franciscan Health to close Hammond ER by end of year
Franciscan Health will close its Hammond emergency department by the end of the year because of a decrease in patients.
Community Healthcare System hiring event Nov. 10
Community Healthcare System is hosting a hiring event for available positions around Northwest Indiana.
Beacon Health’s $232 million expansion and update of South Bend hospital targeted for late 2025 completion
A massive upgrade to Beacon Health System’s Memorial Hospital in South Bend will transform the facility when work is completed by late 2025, officials say.
Beacon Health System names new president for Three Rivers Hospital
Maria Behr is the new president for Three Rivers Health, operated by South Bend-based Beacon Health System.