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Hormonal changes can influence asthma control. Franciscan Health pulmonologist Dr. Govind Jha explains how women can manage symptoms and stay well through every stage of life. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/asthma-and-young-women
November 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Hormonal changes can influence asthma control. Franciscan Health pulmonologist Dr. Govind Jha explains how women can manage symptoms and stay well through every stage of life. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/asthma-and-young-women
Welcome cardiologist Aravind Sekhar, MD, to Franciscan Physician Network Cardiology Lafayette and Crawfordsville. To make an appointment, call 765-775-2800 for Lafayette and 765-361-3020 for Crawfordsville. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/find-a-provider/aravind-sekhar-1861649097
November 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Welcome cardiologist Aravind Sekhar, MD, to Franciscan Physician Network Cardiology Lafayette and Crawfordsville. To make an appointment, call 765-775-2800 for Lafayette and 765-361-3020 for Crawfordsville. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/find-a-provider/aravind-sekhar-1861649097
Exciting opportunities await! We're actively seeking talented individuals for perioperative scheduling, pharmacy technician and patient access rep roles—full-time and part-time positions available. Take the next step in your career and apply now at jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
November 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Exciting opportunities await! We're actively seeking talented individuals for perioperative scheduling, pharmacy technician and patient access rep roles—full-time and part-time positions available. Take the next step in your career and apply now at jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
Gastritis is a common condition that happens when the lining of your stomach becomes inflamed.
Here’s what to know about gastritis including what causes it, how to recognize it and what you can do to feel better.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/gastritis-symptoms-treatment
Here’s what to know about gastritis including what causes it, how to recognize it and what you can do to feel better.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/gastritis-symptoms-treatment
November 18, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Gastritis is a common condition that happens when the lining of your stomach becomes inflamed.
Here’s what to know about gastritis including what causes it, how to recognize it and what you can do to feel better.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/gastritis-symptoms-treatment
Here’s what to know about gastritis including what causes it, how to recognize it and what you can do to feel better.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/gastritis-symptoms-treatment
Did you know early screening for lung cancer can make a difference? Just ask Mike Stratten, a former policeman had his fight against lung cancer with the incredible support from the team at Franciscan Health Indianapolis. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/lung-cancer-treatment-monarch
November 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Did you know early screening for lung cancer can make a difference? Just ask Mike Stratten, a former policeman had his fight against lung cancer with the incredible support from the team at Franciscan Health Indianapolis. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/lung-cancer-treatment-monarch
For many people with diabetes, your blood glucose can be a daily or even hourly indicator of how you're feeling and doing. But what does it mean when your blood sugar spikes, and what causes it to spike? Here's what to know. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/blood-sugar-spike-diabetes
November 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
For many people with diabetes, your blood glucose can be a daily or even hourly indicator of how you're feeling and doing. But what does it mean when your blood sugar spikes, and what causes it to spike? Here's what to know. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/blood-sugar-spike-diabetes
Most people think cirrhosis is an alcoholic disease — it’s not. About 75% of cases are caused by fatty liver disease.
Learn how a simple FibroScan can detect problems early.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/fibroscan
Learn how a simple FibroScan can detect problems early.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/fibroscan
November 17, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Most people think cirrhosis is an alcoholic disease — it’s not. About 75% of cases are caused by fatty liver disease.
Learn how a simple FibroScan can detect problems early.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/fibroscan
Learn how a simple FibroScan can detect problems early.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/fibroscan
Many cancer survivors experience “brain fog” — those fuzzy moments when thinking feels a bit harder than usual. If you're struggling with brain fog, you’re not alone. Learn more about what to expect and how to manage it: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/brain-fog-cancer-survivors
November 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Many cancer survivors experience “brain fog” — those fuzzy moments when thinking feels a bit harder than usual. If you're struggling with brain fog, you’re not alone. Learn more about what to expect and how to manage it: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/brain-fog-cancer-survivors
Helicopter pilot Scott Bishop was one of the first patients treated at the Franciscan Health Heart Center in Indianapolis. 💙
Read his incredible story of resilience and gratitude: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/pilot-credits-franciscan-health-heart-center-indianapolis
Read his incredible story of resilience and gratitude: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/pilot-credits-franciscan-health-heart-center-indianapolis
November 15, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Helicopter pilot Scott Bishop was one of the first patients treated at the Franciscan Health Heart Center in Indianapolis. 💙
Read his incredible story of resilience and gratitude: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/pilot-credits-franciscan-health-heart-center-indianapolis
Read his incredible story of resilience and gratitude: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/pilot-credits-franciscan-health-heart-center-indianapolis
November 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
If you feel stiff in the morning or your back hurts more when you rest, spondylitis might be the reason.
Dr. Marcia Johnson at Franciscan Health breaks down the signs and what to do next.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/spondylitis
Dr. Marcia Johnson at Franciscan Health breaks down the signs and what to do next.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/spondylitis
November 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
If you feel stiff in the morning or your back hurts more when you rest, spondylitis might be the reason.
Dr. Marcia Johnson at Franciscan Health breaks down the signs and what to do next.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/spondylitis
Dr. Marcia Johnson at Franciscan Health breaks down the signs and what to do next.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/spondylitis
Millions of women worldwide are affected by #COPD. This debilitating lung condition often goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed in women due to subtle signs. Even though COPD has no cure, COPD symptoms can be managed with the right treatments. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/copd-in-women
November 13, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Millions of women worldwide are affected by #COPD. This debilitating lung condition often goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed in women due to subtle signs. Even though COPD has no cure, COPD symptoms can be managed with the right treatments. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/copd-in-women
Heart palpitations are typically harmless. But occasionally they can signal a deeper cardiac issue. Know the signs, risk factors and when it’s time to call your doctor.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/afib-heart-palpitations-pulse-skipping
#AFibRisk #HeartPalpitations
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/afib-heart-palpitations-pulse-skipping
#AFibRisk #HeartPalpitations
November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Heart palpitations are typically harmless. But occasionally they can signal a deeper cardiac issue. Know the signs, risk factors and when it’s time to call your doctor.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/afib-heart-palpitations-pulse-skipping
#AFibRisk #HeartPalpitations
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/afib-heart-palpitations-pulse-skipping
#AFibRisk #HeartPalpitations
Maintaining good gut health can reduce negative symptom.
Our Franciscan Health gastroenterology experts weighed in on the importance of gut health.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/gut-health-why-is-it-important
Our Franciscan Health gastroenterology experts weighed in on the importance of gut health.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/gut-health-why-is-it-important
November 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Maintaining good gut health can reduce negative symptom.
Our Franciscan Health gastroenterology experts weighed in on the importance of gut health.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/gut-health-why-is-it-important
Our Franciscan Health gastroenterology experts weighed in on the importance of gut health.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/gut-health-why-is-it-important
Welcome infectious disease physician Marrium Siddiqui, DO, to Franciscan Physician Network Specialty Center Crown Point located at 12750 Saint Francis Drive, Suite 410. To schedule an appointment, call (219) 769-8340. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/find-a-provider/marrium-siddiqui-1407484330
November 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Welcome infectious disease physician Marrium Siddiqui, DO, to Franciscan Physician Network Specialty Center Crown Point located at 12750 Saint Francis Drive, Suite 410. To schedule an appointment, call (219) 769-8340. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/find-a-provider/marrium-siddiqui-1407484330
Does your period disrupt your daily life? Are you bleeding again after menopause? If abnormal uterine bleeding has you worried, learn about the symptoms, risks and treatments from Franciscan Health.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/irregular-periods
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/irregular-periods
November 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Does your period disrupt your daily life? Are you bleeding again after menopause? If abnormal uterine bleeding has you worried, learn about the symptoms, risks and treatments from Franciscan Health.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/irregular-periods
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/irregular-periods
Join Ric Federighi and Dean Mazzoni, President and CEO of Franciscan Health Michigan City, for an episode of "WellBeings," starting at 9:10 a.m. CT today in northwest Indiana or streaming on Facebook on WIMS Radio.
November 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Join Ric Federighi and Dean Mazzoni, President and CEO of Franciscan Health Michigan City, for an episode of "WellBeings," starting at 9:10 a.m. CT today in northwest Indiana or streaming on Facebook on WIMS Radio.
Debbie Rodgers was diagnosed with stage four small cell lung cancer, but a new FDA-approved treatment at Franciscan Health offered her a path to healing. Read her story and learn why regular lung scans matter. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/small-cell-lung-cancer-debbie-story
November 12, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Debbie Rodgers was diagnosed with stage four small cell lung cancer, but a new FDA-approved treatment at Franciscan Health offered her a path to healing. Read her story and learn why regular lung scans matter. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/small-cell-lung-cancer-debbie-story
Do you turn to marijuana to ease pain or help you sleep? If so, you’re not alone — millions of people do the same thing. But if you take a prescription, talk with your doctor.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/weed-interacts-with-medications
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/weed-interacts-with-medications
November 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Do you turn to marijuana to ease pain or help you sleep? If so, you’re not alone — millions of people do the same thing. But if you take a prescription, talk with your doctor.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/weed-interacts-with-medications
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/weed-interacts-with-medications
Welcome board-certified psychiatrist Kenn Vattathara, MD, to Franciscan Physician Network Behavioral Health Munster, located at 720 45th St. in Munster, Indiana. To schedule an appointment, call 219-852-2513. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/find-a-provider/kenn-vattathara-1114500592
November 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Welcome board-certified psychiatrist Kenn Vattathara, MD, to Franciscan Physician Network Behavioral Health Munster, located at 720 45th St. in Munster, Indiana. To schedule an appointment, call 219-852-2513. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/find-a-provider/kenn-vattathara-1114500592
Exciting job opportunities are waiting for you! We’re looking for radiologic techs, EAP therapists and athletic trainers to join our team. Interested? Apply online at jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
November 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Exciting job opportunities are waiting for you! We’re looking for radiologic techs, EAP therapists and athletic trainers to join our team. Interested? Apply online at jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
Franciscan Health sports medicine physician Thomas Schmittdiel, MD, explains why adequate sleep is important for high school athletes and how much sleep they need.
November 10, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Franciscan Health sports medicine physician Thomas Schmittdiel, MD, explains why adequate sleep is important for high school athletes and how much sleep they need.
Did you know that donating your extra breast milk can save the lives of fragile and premature babies? During times of uncertainty, donated breast milk can provide vital, safe nutrition to the tiniest members of our community.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/donating-breast-milk
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/donating-breast-milk
Safely Donating Breast Milk For Babies
Donating breast milk is more than sharing--it's saving lives. Learn how milk banks ensure donated breast milk is safe, screened and ready for fragile babies.
www.franciscanhealth.org
November 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Did you know that donating your extra breast milk can save the lives of fragile and premature babies? During times of uncertainty, donated breast milk can provide vital, safe nutrition to the tiniest members of our community.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/donating-breast-milk
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/donating-breast-milk
For patients who meet the criteria for obesity, Franciscan Health's Cardiometabolic Health Program takes a whole-person approach to this complex disorder, focusing on weight and heart health.
Learn more: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/healthcare-professionals/for-physicians/physician-referrals
Learn more: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/healthcare-professionals/for-physicians/physician-referrals
November 10, 2025 at 1:12 AM
For patients who meet the criteria for obesity, Franciscan Health's Cardiometabolic Health Program takes a whole-person approach to this complex disorder, focusing on weight and heart health.
Learn more: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/healthcare-professionals/for-physicians/physician-referrals
Learn more: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/healthcare-professionals/for-physicians/physician-referrals
Is cancer genetic? Wondering if you should get tested? Franciscan Health’s genetic counselors explain what to expect and how testing helps you plan ahead.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/genetic-counseling-for-cancer-risk
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/genetic-counseling-for-cancer-risk
November 9, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Is cancer genetic? Wondering if you should get tested? Franciscan Health’s genetic counselors explain what to expect and how testing helps you plan ahead.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/genetic-counseling-for-cancer-risk
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/genetic-counseling-for-cancer-risk