High school seniors awarded Franciscan Health Michigan City Medical Staff Memorial Scholarships

High school seniors awarded Franciscan Health Michigan City Medical Staff Memorial Scholarships Three LaPorte County high school seniors with future healthcare career goals recently received Franciscan Health Michigan City Medical Staff Memorial Scholarships to assist with their post-secondary educations. LaPorte High School seniors Olivia...

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Franciscan Health Olympia Fields honors staff with annual awards

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields honors staff with annual awards Nurses, ancillary employees honored during Nurses Week Franciscan Health Olympia Fields recognized the contributions of outstanding nurses and ancillary staff members with annual awards during national Nurses Week earlier this month. Cardiovascular...

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Bowl for the Cure raises $15K for Franciscan Health Michigan City breast cancer patients

Bowl for the Cure raises $15K for Franciscan Health Michigan City breast cancer patients Featured image: The Michigan City United States Bowling Congress Bowling Association recently raised $15,474 for Franciscan Health Breast Care Center Michigan City breast cancer patients. Pictured are, l-r, City Lanes Owner Jayne Johnston and...

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Franciscan Health Foundation of Northern Indiana welcomes new board members

Franciscan Health Foundation of Northern Indiana welcomes new board members The Franciscan Health Foundation of Northern Indiana welcomed four new board members in May. Joining the 16-member board are Denise Fithian, RN, of the Franciscan Health Woodland Outpatient Surgery Center Michigan City; Anthony Geisen, operations...

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Franciscan Health, La Porte Fire Department bringing Project Swaddle to LaPorte County

Franciscan Health, La Porte Fire Department bringing Project Swaddle to LaPorte County Home visits available for qualified, high-risk prenatal, postpartum patients Franciscan Health Michigan City is partnering with the La Porte Fire Department to provide home visits to high-risk prenatal and postpartum patients under the care of...

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10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, May 23 – May 27

10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, May 23 – May 27 This Memorial Day weekend, the Region is dedicated to honoring veterans. Whether you’re looking for a parade or a ceremony featuring the vets in your community, you’ll find it this weekend. Plus, there’s plenty of fun to be had with concerts,...

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Franciscan Health Olympia Fields to conduct perinatal loss remembrance service

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields to conduct perinatal loss remembrance service Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is offering comfort and support to families who have suffered the loss of a pregnancy or newborn with a memorial service. The Little Angels Memorial Service will take place at 2 p.m. Central on Wednesday, June 12 at...

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Franciscan Health’s weekly Walk with a Doc program steps off May 29 in Michigan City

Franciscan Health’s weekly Walk with a Doc program steps off May 29 in Michigan City Area residents can lace up their walking shoes for a healthy dose of information and exercise as Franciscan Health’s free Walk With A Doc program steps off in Michigan City on May 29. The free 5K walks will begin at City Hall at 100 E. Michigan...

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Certified Babysitter Training at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers

Certified Babysitter Training at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers The American Red Cross Babysitting Course class covers a wide range of information that can help new babysitters, ages 11 and above, gain the skills and confidence needed to care for infants and children. The course takes roughly 10 hours to complete...

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