Sister M. Petra Nielsen, vice president of mission integration for Franciscan Health’s Northern Indiana division (center) stands with Joy Elementary School Better World Day student leaders following an assembly at the school last week. Project part...

Franciscan Health Munster has achieved Primary Stroke Certification through Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for stroke care. Certification is a process through which healthcare organization demonstrate compliance with national...

Program pairs survivors with patients for support, comfort Franciscan Health Breast Care Center Crown Point is hosting a free peer counselor training for breast cancer survivors aimed at connecting patients and survivors through a new program. Pink...

Funds support nonprofits serving at-risk populations Franciscan Health’s Social Impact Partnership Program (SIPP) is opening applications for funding to support healthcare-related programs for nonprofit health and human service organizations in...

The Rev. Tony Janik reflects on 50 years serving local hospital When James Nielsen was born 49 years ago at what was then St. Anthony Hospital in Crown Point, he needed a little help. Nielsen was born two months prematurely. Fearing he may not...

Board-certified Interventional Cardiologist Amit Kumar, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Dyer and Munster. Dr. Kumar completed medical school at All India Institute of Medical Science in New Delhi,...

Mark Reid, who received two kidney transplants from living donors, shares his story during Franciscan Health Crown Point’s annual Donate Life Celebration. Organ recipient, family of donor share personal stories After receiving two kidney...

Pope Francis is seen in St. Peter’s square in this photo taken by Sister M. Aline Shultz, chairwoman of the Franciscan Alliance Board of Trustees during one of her many trips to Vatican City with the Catholic healthcare ministry. Sister M. Aline...

Board-certified Infectious Disease Physician John Dougherty, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting patients in Michigan City. Dr. Dougherty attended medical school at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of...