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Don't let great food and fun with family distract you from your health this holiday. With high blood pressure being a leading risk factor for heart attack and stroke, it's crucial to keep your blood pressure at bay.
More: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/high-blood-pressure-holidays
More: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/high-blood-pressure-holidays
December 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Don't let great food and fun with family distract you from your health this holiday. With high blood pressure being a leading risk factor for heart attack and stroke, it's crucial to keep your blood pressure at bay.
More: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/high-blood-pressure-holidays
More: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/high-blood-pressure-holidays
Struggling with COPD symptoms? Learn the vital difference between short-acting and long-acting inhalers and how to ensure your medicine actually reaches your lungs.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/using-inhalers-for-copd
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/using-inhalers-for-copd
Using Inhalers For COPD
Knowing how to use an inhaler correctly is essential for persons with COPD. Get tips for improving the effectiveness of rescue inhalers for COPD.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Struggling with COPD symptoms? Learn the vital difference between short-acting and long-acting inhalers and how to ensure your medicine actually reaches your lungs.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/using-inhalers-for-copd
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/using-inhalers-for-copd
Alzheimer’s and dementia are not the same. Learn how they differ — and why memory loss isn’t a normal part of aging.
Early diagnosis and compassionate care can make all the difference.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/alzheimers-vs-other-dementias-whats-the-difference
Early diagnosis and compassionate care can make all the difference.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/alzheimers-vs-other-dementias-whats-the-difference
December 24, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Alzheimer’s and dementia are not the same. Learn how they differ — and why memory loss isn’t a normal part of aging.
Early diagnosis and compassionate care can make all the difference.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/alzheimers-vs-other-dementias-whats-the-difference
Early diagnosis and compassionate care can make all the difference.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/alzheimers-vs-other-dementias-whats-the-difference
Looking for your next big career move? We’re excited to offer amazing opportunities for Registered Nurses, Case Managers, and Clinical Dietitians! If you’re passionate about making a difference, come join our team at Franciscan Health. Apply today at jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
December 23, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Looking for your next big career move? We’re excited to offer amazing opportunities for Registered Nurses, Case Managers, and Clinical Dietitians! If you’re passionate about making a difference, come join our team at Franciscan Health. Apply today at jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
Thank you to Toys for Tots and our community helpers for the gifts for our young patients at Franciscan Health Lafayette East!
December 22, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Thank you to Toys for Tots and our community helpers for the gifts for our young patients at Franciscan Health Lafayette East!
With Christmas days away, New Year's celebrations aren't too far behind. Think about your New Year's resolutions beforehand. Here are 5 healthy resolutions that can give you a great start to the new year. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/5-healthy-but-simple-new-years-resolutions
December 22, 2025 at 9:47 PM
With Christmas days away, New Year's celebrations aren't too far behind. Think about your New Year's resolutions beforehand. Here are 5 healthy resolutions that can give you a great start to the new year. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/5-healthy-but-simple-new-years-resolutions
Learn the benefits of plant-based eating, how meat and milk alternatives compare and simple ways to add more plant-forward meals to your day. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/plant-based-eating
December 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Learn the benefits of plant-based eating, how meat and milk alternatives compare and simple ways to add more plant-forward meals to your day. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/plant-based-eating
Welcome board-certified internal medicine and weight management physician Leonid Kats, MD, to Franciscan Physician Network Hammond Clinic located at 7905 Calumet Ave. in Munster, IN. To schedule an appointment, call (219) 836-5800. https://directory.franciscanhealth.org/provider/leonid-kats-md
December 22, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Welcome board-certified internal medicine and weight management physician Leonid Kats, MD, to Franciscan Physician Network Hammond Clinic located at 7905 Calumet Ave. in Munster, IN. To schedule an appointment, call (219) 836-5800. https://directory.franciscanhealth.org/provider/leonid-kats-md
Learn about the different types of dementia, early signs and practical caregiving tips. Franciscan Health shares how to bring calm and comfort into dementia care.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/understanding-dementia
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/understanding-dementia
December 22, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Learn about the different types of dementia, early signs and practical caregiving tips. Franciscan Health shares how to bring calm and comfort into dementia care.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/understanding-dementia
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/understanding-dementia
This fruit salad recipe is a great choice to match the holidays. With a tangy lemon poppy seed glaze that adds a fun twist and keeps the fruits looking fresh, it's both healthy and delicious.
See the recipe: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/recipe-holiday-fruit-salad
See the recipe: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/recipe-holiday-fruit-salad
December 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
This fruit salad recipe is a great choice to match the holidays. With a tangy lemon poppy seed glaze that adds a fun twist and keeps the fruits looking fresh, it's both healthy and delicious.
See the recipe: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/recipe-holiday-fruit-salad
See the recipe: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/recipe-holiday-fruit-salad
This fruit salad recipe is a great choice to match the holidays. With a tangy lemon poppy seed glaze that adds a fun twist and keeps the fruits looking fresh, it's both healthy and delicious.
See the recipe: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/recipe-holiday-fruit-salad
See the recipe: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/recipe-holiday-fruit-salad
December 21, 2025 at 6:39 PM
This fruit salad recipe is a great choice to match the holidays. With a tangy lemon poppy seed glaze that adds a fun twist and keeps the fruits looking fresh, it's both healthy and delicious.
See the recipe: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/recipe-holiday-fruit-salad
See the recipe: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/recipe-holiday-fruit-salad
Did you know? #Psoriasis is more than skin deep. It's a chronic autoimmune condition that affects millions. Let's break the stigma and spread awareness, not misconceptions.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/psoriasis-isnt-contagious-and-other-myths-busted
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/psoriasis-isnt-contagious-and-other-myths-busted
Psoriasis Isn't Contagious And Other Myths Busted
Psoriasis causes itchy, scaly patches—but it's not contagious. Get the facts on symptoms, types, and effective treatments from this common skin condition.
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December 20, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Did you know? #Psoriasis is more than skin deep. It's a chronic autoimmune condition that affects millions. Let's break the stigma and spread awareness, not misconceptions.
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/psoriasis-isnt-contagious-and-other-myths-busted
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/psoriasis-isnt-contagious-and-other-myths-busted
The holidays are here, and so are the endless trays of cookies, fudge and festive treats in the office. 🍪✨ It’s okay to enjoy the flavors of the season, but you don't have to wait until Jan. 1 to feel in control of your health.
🔗 Read the full guide here: https://bit.ly/3N79P0c
🔗 Read the full guide here: https://bit.ly/3N79P0c
December 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The holidays are here, and so are the endless trays of cookies, fudge and festive treats in the office. 🍪✨ It’s okay to enjoy the flavors of the season, but you don't have to wait until Jan. 1 to feel in control of your health.
🔗 Read the full guide here: https://bit.ly/3N79P0c
🔗 Read the full guide here: https://bit.ly/3N79P0c
❄️ Winter can be tough on your feet—especially if you have diabetes.
Franciscan Health shares expert tips to help you stay safe and healthy this season.
👣 Read more: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/diabetes-winter-foot-care
Franciscan Health shares expert tips to help you stay safe and healthy this season.
👣 Read more: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/diabetes-winter-foot-care
December 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
❄️ Winter can be tough on your feet—especially if you have diabetes.
Franciscan Health shares expert tips to help you stay safe and healthy this season.
👣 Read more: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/diabetes-winter-foot-care
Franciscan Health shares expert tips to help you stay safe and healthy this season.
👣 Read more: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/diabetes-winter-foot-care
At Franciscan Health Olympia Fields we’re so grateful to our amazing team for transforming our space into a festive, welcoming place that warms the hearts of our coworkers, patients and our entire community. ❤️🏥
Your dedication and creativity make a meaningful difference this season!
Your dedication and creativity make a meaningful difference this season!
December 19, 2025 at 8:51 PM
At Franciscan Health Olympia Fields we’re so grateful to our amazing team for transforming our space into a festive, welcoming place that warms the hearts of our coworkers, patients and our entire community. ❤️🏥
Your dedication and creativity make a meaningful difference this season!
Your dedication and creativity make a meaningful difference this season!
Get Healthy: Medical Report: An ounce of prevention — including recommended vaccines — worth a pound of holiday cheer. Franciscan infectious diseases physician Dr. Erica Kaufman West explains.
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Get Healthy: Medical Report: An ounce of prevention — including recommended vaccines — worth a pound of holiday cheer
Friends and family gather for the holidays amid memories of shared meals, parties and traditions across generations. While leaving with leftovers is welcome, walking away with influenza is not.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Get Healthy: Medical Report: An ounce of prevention — including recommended vaccines — worth a pound of holiday cheer. Franciscan infectious diseases physician Dr. Erica Kaufman West explains.
nwitimes.com/niche/get-he...
nwitimes.com/niche/get-he...
Not all back pain needs surgery. If you've been diagnosed with spondylitis, the good news is that many people respond well to medications. The sooner treatment starts, the better the outcomes.
Learn more: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/spondylitis-treatment
Learn more: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/spondylitis-treatment
December 19, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Not all back pain needs surgery. If you've been diagnosed with spondylitis, the good news is that many people respond well to medications. The sooner treatment starts, the better the outcomes.
Learn more: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/spondylitis-treatment
Learn more: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/spondylitis-treatment
Accessory breast tissue is more common than many think. Dr. Constanze Rayhrer explains what causes it, how it responds to hormones, its cancer risk and when removal might be an option.
Full blog here: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/accessory-breast-tissue
Full blog here: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/accessory-breast-tissue
December 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Accessory breast tissue is more common than many think. Dr. Constanze Rayhrer explains what causes it, how it responds to hormones, its cancer risk and when removal might be an option.
Full blog here: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/accessory-breast-tissue
Full blog here: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/accessory-breast-tissue
Can you drink alcohol if you have diabetes? 🍷🍺
It depends. Learn how alcohol affects your blood sugar, what’s safe to drink and when to skip it.
Read more: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/diabetes-and-alcohol
It depends. Learn how alcohol affects your blood sugar, what’s safe to drink and when to skip it.
Read more: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/diabetes-and-alcohol
December 19, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Can you drink alcohol if you have diabetes? 🍷🍺
It depends. Learn how alcohol affects your blood sugar, what’s safe to drink and when to skip it.
Read more: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/diabetes-and-alcohol
It depends. Learn how alcohol affects your blood sugar, what’s safe to drink and when to skip it.
Read more: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/diabetes-and-alcohol
Found out you have colon polyps after a colonoscopy? Don’t panic, most are harmless and easy to remove. Learn what colon polyps mean, which types are precancerous and how follow-up screening keeps you healthy for the long run. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/colon-polyps-cancer
December 18, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Found out you have colon polyps after a colonoscopy? Don’t panic, most are harmless and easy to remove. Learn what colon polyps mean, which types are precancerous and how follow-up screening keeps you healthy for the long run. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/colon-polyps-cancer
The Franciscan Health Foundation received a special delivery from our friends at the Laborers’ International Union of North America – Local 5.
Their generous toy donation is helping bring comfort and smiles to children in the Emergency Department at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields. 💙🎁
Their generous toy donation is helping bring comfort and smiles to children in the Emergency Department at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields. 💙🎁
December 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The Franciscan Health Foundation received a special delivery from our friends at the Laborers’ International Union of North America – Local 5.
Their generous toy donation is helping bring comfort and smiles to children in the Emergency Department at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields. 💙🎁
Their generous toy donation is helping bring comfort and smiles to children in the Emergency Department at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields. 💙🎁
Any man can get prostate cancer — even you. But if you know the signs and get screened, you can protect your health. Learn about prostate cancer care and treatments from Franciscan Health. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/prostate-cancer-symptoms-and-screening
December 17, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Any man can get prostate cancer — even you. But if you know the signs and get screened, you can protect your health. Learn about prostate cancer care and treatments from Franciscan Health. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/prostate-cancer-symptoms-and-screening
Hodgkin lymphoma has one of the highest cure rates of any cancer. Learn the symptoms, treatments and new therapies making outcomes even better. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/hodgkin-lymphoma-what-you-need-to-know
December 17, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Hodgkin lymphoma has one of the highest cure rates of any cancer. Learn the symptoms, treatments and new therapies making outcomes even better. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/hodgkin-lymphoma-what-you-need-to-know
Team members at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields and Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC, held a Toys for Tots drive delivered loads of toys and plenty of joy to brighten children’s holidays. Together, we helped make the season magical for children in south-suburban Chicago. 🎁💙
December 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Team members at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields and Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC, held a Toys for Tots drive delivered loads of toys and plenty of joy to brighten children’s holidays. Together, we helped make the season magical for children in south-suburban Chicago. 🎁💙
When stress keeps you awake, that irritable and draining feeling show up quickly. Learn simple ways to reset your body’s rhythm and finally find the reset you deserve. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/stress-sleep-schedules
December 17, 2025 at 1:29 AM
When stress keeps you awake, that irritable and draining feeling show up quickly. Learn simple ways to reset your body’s rhythm and finally find the reset you deserve. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/stress-sleep-schedules