Franciscan Health Michigan City is hosting a free Way to Grow baby shower for expectant families and new parents. The event is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Franciscan Health Michigan City, 3500 Franciscan Way...
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Porter-Starke offers quality services to help individuals get back on the path to mental wellness
Mental illnesses can have a variety of causes and are oftentimes unpredictable. When someone you know is in distress and is having difficulty functioning at home and at work, Porter-Starke Services is available round the clock with quality inpatient...
Counseling at Porter-Starke Services offers options, results
When it comes to counseling, Porter-Starke Services understands how important it is for individuals to go with an understanding of what counseling can and cannot do. Porter-Starke’s Director of Outpatient Mental Health & Addiction Services...
Michigan City nursing student awarded Franciscan Health Michigan City Maria Petti Memorial Scholarship
When Ebony Thomas first enrolled in college, she intended to leave with a nursing degree. “I wanted to go for nursing, but the program was full, so they suggested surgical tech as an alternative,” the Michigan City woman said. “I thought it was...
Community Healthcare System offers fall risk screenings to ‘Stop the Stumble’
The risk of falls increases as we age. Slips, trips and tumbles can be more dangerous than they might seem and can cause a multitude of injuries, some of them life-threatening. Community Healthcare System’s physical and occupational therapists want...
St. Catherine Hospital unveils expanded, state-of-the-art Women’s Diagnostic Center
Patients will experience a redesigned, spacious and advanced imaging suite when they visit the expanded Women’s Diagnostic Center at St. Catherine Hospital. The center, located on the hospital’s first floor at 4321 Fir St., opened the transformed...
Phil Moeller: How a bad fall helped me better prepare to avoid another one
My terror of falls dates from November of 2021. I was taking a walk on a pleasant autumn day. I had the sniffles that morning but otherwise felt fine. After about 40 minutes, I started to feel lightheaded as I got close to home. The last thing I...
Board-certified cardiologist joins Franciscan Physician Network in La Porte, Michigan City
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...
Community Healthcare System empowers women through education
Community Healthcare System is celebrating women’s wellness by offering educational sessions aimed at empowering women to improve their quality of life and physical well-being. Join our providers during Women’s Wellness Week – Sept. 25-29...
Board-certified OB/GYN joins Franciscan Physician Network in Crown Point
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,...