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Board-certified cardiologist joins Franciscan Physician Network in Crown Point

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...

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Multi-board-certified heart specialist joins Franciscan Physician Network in Michigan City

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...

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Powers Health, St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliary host annual Angel Tree of Lights ceremony

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...

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Franciscan ExpressCare sites in Hobart, Portage expand hours

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...

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Neonatologist helps Franciscan Health Crown Point NICU families experience first Christmas

Neonatologist helps Franciscan Health Crown Point NICU families experience first Christmas Dr. Brett Galley dresses as Santa to spread holiday cheer to tiny patients Newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit at Franciscan Health Crown Point and their families had a special visitor this week, just in time for Christmas. Brett Galley, MD,...

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Top 10 health articles on Portage.Life in 2024

By: Aubrey Thomson, Curtis Hankins, Damon Modglin, Garrett Spoor, Jennifer Arzola, Philip Bolton Last Updated: December 18, 2024

Top 10 health articles on Portage.Life in 2024 If previous years taught us anything, it’s to prioritize our wellbeing and take care of ourselves through difficult times. Each year brings new stressors and challenges, but being able to take a look at your health and make changes that promote...

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St. Mary Medical Center Emergency Department opens in Valparaiso

St. Mary Medical Center Emergency Department opens in Valparaiso Featured image: From left: David Otte, Vice President of Engineering and Support Services; Kimberly Sgouroudis, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer for St. Mary Medical Center; Donald P. Fesko, President and CEO of...

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Franciscan Health Olympia Fields surgeon offering state-of-the-art digestive care at new clinic

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields surgeon offering state-of-the-art digestive care at new clinic Featured image: Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC General Surgeon Dr. Lubomyr Boris, DO, recently launched a comprehensive Foregut Clinic at his Franciscan Health Olympia Fields office. Minimally invasive methods allow for targeted treatment...

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