Registration is now open for the Franciscan Health Michigan City Produce Prescription Program, which aims to assist with chronic disease management. Upon successful completion of the free, four-week program, participants will receive produce vouchers...
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Northwest Health Offers Support Groups for the General Public
Northwest Health is pleased to offer support groups for individuals with diabetes and those seeking to lose weight. All are open to the general public. Diabetes Support Group in La Porte The Diabetes Support Group provides a place to...
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) and Your Child
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a chronic skin problem that causes dry, red, itchy skin. Your child's doctor can help you and your child relieve the symptoms and keep them under control. Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics...
Powers Health sleep center now open in Winfield
St. Mary Medical Center Sleep Medicine Services has started welcoming patients at a new Winfield location. The sleep center occupies space at Powers Health St. Mary Medical Center Outpatient Center, 10607 Randolph St. “Quality sleep is crucial...
Board-certified cardiologist joins Franciscan Physician Network in Crown Point
Board-certified Cardiologist Manoj Duggal, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Crown Point. Dr. Duggal specializes in cardiac electrophysiology. He completed medical school at Rohtak Medical...
Multi-board-certified heart specialist joins Franciscan Physician Network in Michigan City
Multi-board-certified heart specialist Tansel Turgut, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Michigan City. Dr. Turgut is board-certified in cardiology, interventional cardiology and nuclear...
Franciscan Health Crown Point accredited for geriatric emergency department care
Franciscan Health Crown Point recently earned the bronze standard Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). The program recognizes emergency departments that...
Powers Health, St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliary host annual Angel Tree of Lights ceremony
The community gathered Dec. 4 to honor and memorialize loved ones during the Angel Tree of Lights ceremony at St. Mary Medical Center. Melina Dixon, manager of Volunteer Services at St. Mary Medical Center, said the annual event helps bring the...
Franciscan Health welcomes first babies of new year
Franciscan Health Family Birth Centers welcomed the first babies of 2025 on New Year’s Day. Curtis Lee Harris III was born to Tiara and Curtis Harris II of Lynwood, Ill. at 9:43 a.m. at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, making him the first baby...
Franciscan ExpressCare sites in Hobart, Portage expand hours
Franciscan ExpressCare locations in Hobart and Portage now have expanded in-person hours and virtual visits for patients with non-life-threatening illnesses and conditions seeking urgent care. Both locations are now open for walk-in visits from 8...