As Pope Leo XIV Prepares To Have Lung Nodule Removed, Lung Health And Screening Get The Spotlight

The Pope, a South Side native, will be admitted into the hospital Tuesday for surgery to remove the nodule found during a routine check.

Granddog’s Nudge Leads Chicago Heights Woman To Lifesaving Cancer Diagnosis

Advocate Health Care patient shares how a labradoodle named Zeki helped doctors discover melanoma.

Franciscan Health Providing Meal Prep Boxes For South Suburban Families Facing Food Insecurity

Thanksgiving groceries to be distributed at drive-thru locations in Chicago Heights and Sauk Village on November 25

6 tips for choosing your health benefits for 2026

By Tom Kunst, CEO, Employer & Individual, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

Rates of Some Cancers are Rising Among Younger Adults: What Illinois Residents Need to Know

By Dr. Abbie Miller, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields to conduct perinatal loss remembrance service

Little Angels Memorial Service set for October 8, at Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Glenwood during National Respect Life Month

Franciscan Alliance announces leadership shifts for Northwest Indiana, South Suburban Chicago

Frank McHugh named interim president and CEO at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields

Franciscan Health Virtual Diabetes Prevention Program Begins October 1

Yearlong program follows CDC guidelines to help at-risk adults delay or prevent type 2 diabetes

Franciscan Health to host Meet our Docs event on Wednesday, August 27

Olympia Fields hospital teaming with Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC, to enhance connections between community and local physicians

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields adds cardiovascular disease fellowship

New fellowship program reflects the hospital’s growth as a community-based academic medical center

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields offers free Produce Rx Program

Free six-week program seeks to help those with moderate to high food insecurity to manage chronic disease

AI-powered technology at Franciscan Health enhances neurological care

Ceribell System helps quickly detect, treat potentially life-threatening seizures, reducing hospital transfers

Franciscan Health’s Walk with a Doc program begins July 18

Free weekly program that combines useful health information with exercise steps off at Chicago Heights Jones Memorial Community Center

Franciscan Health accepted into ICU Center of Excellence program

Olympia Fields hospital is among just 60 worldwide hospitals recognized by Society of Critical Care Medicine program

Franciscan Health Foundation to host Home Team Healthcare Hero Night

Event at Windy City Thunderbolts game in Crestwood on July 26, to benefit the Employee Wellbeing Fund

Matteson man credits prostate cancer screening for saving his life

Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC, doctors say early detection is key

Franciscan Health Fitness Center to host free Aquabilities class

Free aquatic therapy class and information session to be held at Chicago Heights fitness center on Tuesday, June 10

Catholic School Students Raise Funds For Franciscan Health Families

Students at Marian Catholic, Infant Jesus of Prague and St. Agnes held fundraisers for children, families served by Franciscan Health

Franciscan Health to accept Social Impact Program funding applications

Health care system to accept SIPP funding applications submitted by nonprofits serving at-risk populations from May 5 to 30

Carmen’s Giving Tree to Help Chicago Southland Moms in Need

Franciscan Health Foundation fund established with a donation made in memory of late Olympia Fields hospital nurse

Franciscan Health offering Produce Prescription program

Free, four-week program promotes chronic disease management through healthy diet that includes fresh produce

Franciscan Health to Host Free Baby Expo Saturday, April 12

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Baby Expo at Olympia Fields hospital to offer useful information to new and expectant families

Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC, expands cancer care team

Board-certified medical, hematology oncologists join Southland-based physician group at Olympia Fields

Three Strategies to Help Support Your Health as We “Spring” Forward

By Dr. Abbie Miller, a market Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy clinics open in Homewood

Public invited to tour new adult and pediatric outpatient therapy clinics at Cherry Creek Plaza during Open House Event on March 19

Board-certified rheumatologist joins Specialty Physicians of Illinois

Aravind Gopal, MD, MBBS, is now welcoming new patients in Olympia Fields

Franciscan Health presenting free suicide prevention course

Olympia Fields hospital to offer innovative, practical, proven suicide prevention training on Thursday, March 13

Franciscan Health offers Virtual Diabetes Prevention Program on Apr 8

Franciscan’s Diabetes Prevention Program follows CDC-recommended guidelines proven to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes

Franciscan Health redesignated as Acute Stroke Ready hospital

Illinois Department of Public Health recognizes Olympia Fields hospital as a first stop for those suspected of suffering a stroke

Specialty Physicians of Illinois Clinic opens in New Homewood Location

Southland-based physician group moves Homewood clinic to new offices at Cherry Creek Plaza

Franciscan Health Offers Lunch & Learn Series for Heart Month

Olympia Fields hospital to host three informative public education events presented by cardiology specialists in February

Lynwood couple welcome first Franciscan Health first baby of 2025

Curtis Lee Harris, III was born to parents Tiara and Curtis Harris, II at Olympia Fields hospital’s Franciscan Health Family Birth Center

Franciscan Health surgeon offers advanced digestive care at new clinic

Minimally invasive methods offered by Dr. Lubomyr Boris at Olympia Fields hospital allow for targeted treatment closer to home

Specialty Physicians Hosting Toy Drive with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC, invites neighbors to donate toys and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus on Friday, December 20

Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC, Welcomes 3 New Specialists

New gastroenterologist, cardiologist and breast surgical oncologist at Southland-based physician group are now accepting new patients

Four New Physicians Join Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC

Family, internal medicine primary care physicians accepting new Chicago Southland patients at clinics in Homewood, Olympia Fields

Free Men’s Health Community Seminar at Franciscan Health

Olympia Fields hospital to host free seminar discussing a minimally invasive solution for men’s urinary issues on Tuesday, November 19

Circle of 1875 Donation Benefits Pediatric Therapy Sensory Room

$10,000 donation from Franciscan Health Foundation women’s giving circle to provide equipment for expanded Homewood location opening in 2025

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields To Host PJs, Popcorn And Girl Talk

Free event at Emagine Cinema in Frankfort on November 7, features food, film and facts about women’s health

Franciscan Health’s 'Meet Our Docs' Event Thursday, Oct. 17

The registration deadline for this free event connecting residents with Southland providers has been extended to Wednesday, October 16!

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.