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...

Franciscan Health Dyer and Franciscan Health Munster Chief Financial Officer Pamela J. Ott has been elected vice chair of the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s (HFMA) Board of Examiners for 2023-2024. She will assume the role of...

Family medicine nurse practitioner Katheryn White is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Lowell. White, NP, is board-certified and earned both her master of science and bachelor of science degrees in nursing...

Legislation created fund for lifesaving law enforcement kits Indiana law enforcement will have additional tools to help them save lives, thanks to legislation inspired by a partnership between Community Healthcare System and Franciscan Health. Gov....

Franciscan Health Munster is the first and only hospital in Northwest Indiana to offer a minimally invasive procedure that significantly improves quality of life for chronic emphysema patients, representatives announced today. The Zephyr Valve system...