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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Collective effort to lower Indiana infant mortality rate yields results for Franciscan Health’s Pren
The announcement by Gov. Eric Holcomb that Indiana’s infant mortality rate fell in 2019 to the lowest level in recorded state history demonstrates that the work being done statewide and in Northwest Indiana is paying dividends. Part of the state’s effort has been more than $27 million in Safety PIN grants allocated to community partners. The Franciscan Health Foundation received a two-year $600,000 Safety PIN grant in 2018 to expand Franciscan Health’s Prenatal Assistance Program in Crown Point and
Friday, October 16, 2020Franciscan Health observes Diaper Insecurity Month in October with fourth annual Diaper Drive
For the fourth consecutive year, Franciscan Health is working to ease a silent crisis that impacts many parents in Northwest Indiana and the South Suburbs. The annual Diaper Drive has become a tradition during Diaper Insecurity Month in October, with the goal of making sure that families have one less worry prior to the holidays. The 2019 drive resulted in 30,000 diapers being delivered to families in need. During this pandemic, drive organizers are asking donors to provide monetary donations and reduce
Wednesday, October 14, 2020Virtual seminar explores breast cancer screening, treatment options
Join Franciscan Health for a free virtual seminar to learn about how we create a personalized breast screening plan for our patients and provide a tailored treatment plan for those who are diagnosed with breast cancer. The online seminar will be 6 to 7PM CST on Wednesday, October 28. Though the seminar is free, registration is required by Monday, October 26, by going to FranciscanHealth.org/Events. Breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths among U.S. women, and one in eight
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Tuesday, October 13, 2020Franciscan Alliance system appoints new chief nursing officer
MISHAWAKA, Indiana | Agnes Therady, PhD, RN, MBA, has been appointed senior vice president and system chief nursing officer for Franciscan Alliance. She oversees all nursing-related operations at Franciscan Alliance’s 12 hospitals and works closely with the system’s top executive and clinical leadership. She succeeds Erin Jaynes, MSN, RN. Therady most recently served as system chief nursing officer for Franciscan Health Central Indiana, where she led a corps of nearly 1,600 nurses at hospital
Friday, October 09, 2020Franciscan Health partners with Purdue University to support families as they cope with the COVID-19
Franciscan Health’s Community Health Improvement team is partnering with Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) to help families strengthen their resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Families Tackling Tough Times Together is a program to support families by providing tools and activities on a weekly basis. Guided by scientific evidence about family resilience, this “pop-up” program is being developed by HHS along with contributing partners from Purdue and beyond, including
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