Medicine

Porter Health Care System broadens care network with primary care office and urgent care in Hobart

Porter Health Care System broadens care network with primary care office and urgent care in Hobart Since opening its doors in September, Porter Physician Group’s Primary Care office and CareEXPRESS Urgent Care have seen a steady stream of patients, day in and day out. On Thursday, the Hobart Chamber of Commerce, City of Hobart officials, and...

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NorthShore Health Centers celebrates grand opening of Janice E. Wilson Health Center in Portage

NorthShore Health Centers celebrates grand opening of Janice E. Wilson Health Center in Portage With the grand opening of the Janice E. Wilson Health Center on Wednesday, NorthShore Health Centers marked the beginning of a new chapter more than 20 years in the making. The new three-story facility features 63 exam rooms, seven dental...

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Methodist Hospitals Blesses new Heart Rhythm Lab at Southlake Campus

Methodist Hospitals Blesses new Heart Rhythm Lab at Southlake Campus On Thursday morning, Methodist Hospitals blessed and held an open house for their new Heart Rhythm Lab (electrophysiology lab). The state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to diagnosing and treating various heart rhythm disorders. The lab is not...

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Holy Name Church’s Baby Bottle Ministry helps expectant mother

Holy Name Church’s Baby Bottle Ministry helps expectant mother CROWN POINT | Spare change from parishioners at Holy Name Catholic Church added up to a valuable donation to help expectant mothers in need at the Prenatal Assistance program at the Franciscan Health St. Clare Health Clinic in Crown Point. A check in...

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Heart recipient, donor family, reunited during Gift of Hope Honor Walk at Methodist Hospitals Northlake Campus

Heart recipient, donor family, reunited during Gift of Hope Honor Walk at Methodist Hospitals Northlake Campus “This is an opportunity to rewrite tragic stories.” These words continuously rang out during the Gift of Hope Honor Walk at Methodist Hospitals Northlake Campus. Honor Walks are typically held on the day the organ donation takes place, before a...

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Oncologist joins Franciscan Physician Network in Crown Point

Oncologist joins Franciscan Physician Network in Crown Point Franciscan Physician Network Oncology and Hematology Center Crown Point has welcomed Dr. Wajihuddin Syed, MD, to its staff. Dr. Syed received his training at Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad, India. He did his residency and his fellowship in...

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La Porte Hospital nurse named Indiana Diabetes Educator of the Year

La Porte Hospital nurse named Indiana Diabetes Educator of the Year The Indiana Coordinating Body of the American Diabetes Association has named La Porte Hospital nurse, Rose Flinchum, R.N. its Diabetes Educator of the Year for 2019.  Rose is a Certified Diabetes Educator and is Board Certified in Advanced...

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La Porte Physician Network, La Porte Hospital host meet and greet with new physicians

La Porte Physician Network, La Porte Hospital host meet and greet with new physicians While online information can be super helpful in choosing a family doctor or healthcare provider, patients are often left with only that option. La Porte Hospital and La Porte Physician Network aimed to change that Tuesday night by offering a...

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Community Healthcare Partners’ ACO realizes positive financial results first year, improving quality of care

Community Healthcare Partners’ ACO realizes positive financial results first year, improving quality of care Community Healthcare Partners ACO, Inc., (CHP ACO) saved Medicare $2.6 million in its first year of participation in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) through more efficient care coordination and a reduction in duplicate services. The CHP...

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