Board-certified family nurse practitioner Tana Kish is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Winfield. Tana Kish, NP, earned her master of science degree in nursing at Purdue University Northwest in Hammond,...

Board-certified gastroenterologist Ahmed Akhter, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Crown Point. Dr. Akhter completed his education at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. His residency and...

Board-certified family nurse practitioner Jessica Van Noort is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Cedar Lake. Van Noort, NP, earned her master of science degree in nursing at Chamberlain University and her...

Franciscan Health’s Fresh Start Markets are celebrating a milestone this fall after serving nearly 3,900 food insecure residents with healthy options in their first year of operation. The Fresh Start Markets at the St. Clare Clinic in Crown Point...

On Saturday, November 11, the Crossroads Chamber held its 19th annual Gala and largest fundraiser of the year. With it being a larger-scale event, there had to be an amazing theme. This year’s theme was 80s prom night. Many in attendance dressed up...

Bolt for the Heart, Franciscan Health Michigan City, Play for Jake Foundation lauded for completing life-saving goal Every law enforcement vehicle in LaPorte County now has a life-saving automatic external defibrillator (AED) in it thanks to a...

Last week’s birth of 10 pound 10 ounce baby girl illustrates successes Crystina Strelesky knew during her pregnancy that she was going to deliver a big baby. What she didn’t know was just how big her daughter would be. Baby Natalee was born to...

Representatives from Franciscan Health Michigan City, Play For Jake Foundation, and Bolt for the Heart came together to present 26 automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) across Northwest Indiana. Bolt for the Heart is an annual family run that...