Report reveals importance of social connection among older Americans

By Dr. Rhonda Randall, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual

Chair Yoga for Cancer Survivors at Franciscan Health

Olympia Fields Comprehensive Cancer Institute class on Thursday, May 25

State renews approval of Franciscan Health ER for pediatrics

Illinois Department of Public Health renews Olympia Fields hospital’s Emergency Department accreditation for pediatric care through 2026

Franciscan Health Program Helps Prevent or Delay Type 2 Diabetes

Olympia Fields hospital’s 12-month online Diabetes Prevention Program follows CDC guidelines

Franciscan Health names Heart & Vascular Institute medical director

Dr. Omar Hamoui brings more than 20 years of cardiology care experience and academic expertise to Olympia Fields hospital

AngelEye Bridges Gap Between Home and Special Care Nursery

Franciscan Health Family Birth Center live-stream video system allows families to stay connected to newborns requiring longer hospital stays

Oncologist/hematologist joins Franciscan Health Cancer Institute team

Andrea L. Amico, MD, MA, is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology

Franciscan Health Diabetes Prevention Program open for registration

Year-long program follows CDC guidelines for proven success

Franciscan Health to add medical simulator, behavioral telehealth

Funding secured for Olympia Fields hospital by U.S. Representative Kelly, U.S. Senators Durbin and Duckworth

Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy Frankfort to reopen February 27

Open House to celebrate reopening planned for March 15

Franciscan Health redesignated as Acute Stroke Ready hospital

As an Acute Stroke Ready hospital, Franciscan Health Olympia Fields serves as the first stop for those suspected of having a stroke

Free Menopause and Mental Health Fireside Chat

Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC, to present free informational seminar to empower women for the change of life on Tuesday, January 17

Franciscan Health Diaper Drive collects 4,165 diapers

Diapers donated to Olympia Fields hospital’s annual Diaper Drive to be distributed to local community organizations to help local families

First Responders Day At Treadfit Frankfort Set For Oct. 28

First responders will get to take free classes. The public is invited to attend, as well, for free raffles, giveaways and refreshments.

Franciscan Health partners with 57 non-profits on community health

Social Impact Partnership Programs aims to serve at-risk populations

Franciscan Health Foundation Gala set for October 29 at Field Museum

Proceeds to support Community Health & Wellness Fund

Franciscan Health Diaper Drive begins October 3

Olympia Fields hospital’s annual Diaper Drive observed during October to coincide with Diaper Insecurity Month

Franciscan Health to hold Little Angels Memorial Service

Hospital to hold service on Wednesday, October 12 at Assumption Cemetery in Glenwood

Franciscan Health resident receives prestigious scholarship

Olympia Fields hospital award Goldberg Memorial Scholarship to Dr. Nishant Kumar

Franciscan Health has Southland’s only human milk depot

Human milk depot helps Family Birth Center at Olympia Fields hospital provide donor milk to most fragile infants

Frankfort Mayor Challenges Residents To Be More Active

Move with the Mayor Frankfort is part of a nationwide effort with the National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention.

New collaboration to promote violence prevention

Franciscan Health joins BroadStreet for creation of new violence prevention data dashboards

Franciscan Health honors exceptional nurse

Wilmington, IL, resident is Olympia Fields hospital’s latest DAISY Award recipient

2022 Courage Award Honorees Announced

Franciscan Health, VITAS® Healthcare to honor Graduate Medical Education Team at 20th Franciscan Health Classic

Milk Depot promotes healthy start for newborns

Franciscan Health Family Birth Center offers only human milk depot in Chicago’s Southland

New Franciscan Health CEO Installed at Missioning Ceremony

Raymond Grady officially assumes duties at ceremony at Olympia Fields hospital chapel

Franciscan Health to Open Medical Simulation Center

Olympia Fields hospital to launch sophisticated training center to enhance patient care and safety

Franciscan Health celebrates 1,100 pregnancy app users

Franciscan Health Family Birth Center celebrates YoMingo pregnancy app first anniversary

Richton Park Car & Bike Show Saturday, July 30

Event organizer Gary Jones dedicates Franciscan Health Comprehensive Cancer Institute fundraiser to sister lost to cancer in 2018

New President and CEO Named at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields

Raymond Grady to lead Franciscan Alliance, Inc., South Suburban Chicago Division

Franciscan Health earns three-year cancer accreditation

Franciscan Health Crown Point, Michigan City and Olympia Fields earn national accreditation from the Commission on Cancer

EPA Issues New Drinking Water Health Advisories; L-W Area Not Affected

"Forever chemicals" were found in the water supply in cities around Illinois. In April, Illinois AG Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit against 3M.

Franciscan Health Classic on August 15

Franciscan Health Foundation now welcoming sponsors and golfers for 20th Classic Golf Outing at Olympia Fields Country Club

Franciscan Health outpatient retail pharmacy open to public

Olympia Fields hospital’s outpatient pharmacy offers convenient, affordable alternative to Chicago Southland residents

Specialty Physician of Illinois, LLC, to close Frankfort ExpressCare

South suburban-based physician group continues to offer same-day care at three nearby locations: Olympia Fields, Homewood, Chicago Heights

Franciscan Health announces 2022 Excellence Award recipients

Olympia Fields hospital names Nurse of the Year, Nurse Leader of the Year, Team Member of the Year

Franciscan Health honors exceptional nurse

Gary, Indiana resident is Olympia Fields hospital’s latest DAISY Award recipient

Franciscan Health to hold Little Angels Memorial Service

Olympia Fields hospital to remember young lives lost in service at Glenwood’s Assumption Cemetery on June 8

Franciscan Health seeks SIPP funding applications

Area nonprofit organizations invited to apply for Social Impact Partnership Program funds to serve at-risk populations

Franciscan Health honors exceptional nurse

Merrillville, Indiana resident is Olympia Fields hospital’s latest DAISY Award recipient