Walk/run to raise funds for AEDs in law enforcement vehicles Franciscan Health Michigan City is again teaming up with Bolt for the Heart for the annual race to place life-saving automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in law enforcement vehicles....

Franciscan Health Michigan City is hosting a free Way to Grow baby shower for expectant families and new parents. The event is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Franciscan Health Michigan City, 3500 Franciscan Way...

Franciscan Health Michigan City is hosting a free Way to Grow baby shower for expectant families and new parents. The event is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Franciscan Health Michigan City, 3500 Franciscan Way...

When Ebony Thomas first enrolled in college, she intended to leave with a nursing degree. “I wanted to go for nursing, but the program was full, so they suggested surgical tech as an alternative,” the Michigan City woman said. “I thought it was...

Board-certified cardiologist Abul Basher, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in La Porte and Michigan City. Dr. Basher completed his training at the University of Madras, Thanjavur Medical College in...

Board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist Omar Abuzeid, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Crown Point. Dr. Abuzeid completed his training at Ross University School of Medicine in Portsmouth,...

Board-certified pediatrician Emily Switzer, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Dyer. Dr. Switzer completed medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine in Gary. She completed her pediatric...

Diaper insecurity is a silent crisis in the United States. Young children typically use between 8-12 diapers a day. Those who remain in soiled diapers or clothing too long are exposed to potential health risks. Some parents have increased stress...

Imo Jeanne Johnson wants to remain independent for as long as she possibly can. The 80-year-old retired social worker has lived in her Michigan City home for more than 25 years. When she fell and fractured a bone in her back, she worried she may no...

Robert Korsch, DO, a Franciscan Physician Network urological surgeon at Franciscan Health Michigan City, has been named a Center of Excellence physician by Boston Scientific. The designation recognizes Dr. Korsch’s work with the GreenLight...