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See info in your area Update Pay Bill Patients & Visitors Careers Contact Healthcare Services Diseases & Conditions Find a Doctor Facilities News & Events Mychart Login Patients & Visitors Contact Us Careers Pay BillHome News & Events News Share: News at Franciscan Health How To Do Hands-Only CPR Right 02.03.20 Could you save someone’s life in case of cardiac arrest? Would you know what to do until help arrives? According to 2014 American Heart Association data, nearly 45 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims survived when bystander CPR was administered. Read More Easy Ways Women Can Put Their Heart First in February 01.30.20 Heart disease claims more women’s lives than cancer. In fact, it’s the No. 1 killer of women in the U.S. Read More Wuhan Coronavirus Signs And Prevention: What We Know 01.30.20 The "Wuhan Coronavirus" continues to make headlines. The outbreak originated in Wuhan, China , but new cases are being identified in a growing number of countries, including five cases confirmed in the United States. But what is the "Wuhan Coronavirus," and what do health experts know about the signs and how to prevent the spread of illness? Read More Preventing ACL Injuries In Female Athletes 01.29.20 A sudden twist or turn, fall or accident can result in a torn or ruptured ACL. An anterior cruciate ligament sprain or tear is one of the most common knee injuries and can happen to anyone, however, girls are up to eight times more likely to have an ACL injury than boys. Read More Franciscan Health Michigan City Celebrates First Year In New Hospital 01.28.20 MICHIGAN CITY, Indiana - One year ago, on a cold, snowy Saturday morning, about 50 patients were moved into the new Franciscan Health Michigan City hospital as it opened its doors for the first time. Hospital leaders reflected on the events of the past year as they kicked off a weeklong anniversary celebration on Monday, January 20, gathering in the hospital lobby to thank staff members for their efforts. Read More Protecting Your Child From Complications Of The Flu 01.28.20 Your child’s favorite classmate is sick? You’re not alone. Two prominent flu strains are circulating this flu season, with widespread flu activity across most states. Already this flu season, there have been more than 9.7 million confirmed cases of the flu. And with headlines in the media focusing on flu complications, vaccine mismatches and even child deaths, what’s a parent to do to protect their children? Read More News 01.28.20 Franciscan Health Michigan City Celebrates First Year In New Hospital Read More 01.22.20 Franciscan Health Michigan City Seeks Welcome Center Volunteers Read More 01.13.20 Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Recognizes Tinley Park Nurse Amanda Drea As The Latest Daisy Award Recipient Read More View More Features 12.13.19 When Saint Nicholas Visited Franciscan Health Indianapolis Read More 10.10.19 9 Fabulous Fall Foods To Try Read More 09.26.19 Advances In AFib Treatment Help Crawfordsville Nurse Read More View More Blogs 02.03.20 How To Do Hands-Only CPR Right Read More 01.30.20 Easy Ways Women Can Put Their Heart First in February Read More 01.30.20 Wuhan Coronavirus Signs And Prevention: What We Know Read More View More Media Contacts Tricia Schuessler Lafayette and Western Indiana (765) 502-4688 EMAIL Joe Stuteville Indianapolis and Central Indiana (317) 528-7986 (office) (317) 946-9930 (cell) EMAIL Robert Blaszkiewicz Northwest Indiana (219) 661-3294 EMAIL Robyn Ali South Suburban Chicago (708) 756-1000 ext. 53452 EMAIL Continuing Christ’s Ministry in our Franciscan Tradition. 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