The Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Michigan City welcomed the first baby of 2024 at 3:36 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2 Kallan Casillas was born to Madison and Kyler Casillas of Westville. He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long....

The Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Dyer welcomed the first baby of 2024 at 9:21 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Sophia Kylie Morton was born to Omni Shedrich and Christopher Morton of Hammond. She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces. Families with the...

Out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of the safety and health of attendees and our staff, the public open house scheduled for Saturday at the new Franciscan Health Crown Point is canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Replacement...

Franciscan Health is offering a 14-week book club focused on helping participants quit smoking and vaping for good. The club will read “The Naked Mind Nicotine: The Science-Based Method to Reclaim Your Health and Take Control Easily,” by Annie...

All six Indiana Franciscan Health Family Birth Centers were awarded INspire Hospital of Distinction awards by the Indiana Hospital Association in partnership with Gov. Eric Holcomb and Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Lindsay Weaver....

Board-certified cardiologist Sheryl Christy, DO, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Crown Point. Dr. Christy is board-certified in cardiology and attended Midwestern University School of Medicine in...

Franciscan Health Crown Point Hospitalist Ahmer Festok, DO, was recently presented with the St. Raphael Award from the hospital’s nursing staff. Dr. Festok received the award in recognition of his outstanding dedication, teamwork and respect for...

Board-certified pediatrician Chantal Walker, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Michigan City. Dr. Walker completed medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. Her...

Gastroenterologist Rida Aslam, DO, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Crown Point. Dr. Aslam completed her training at the New York Institute of Technology – College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old...