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Northwest Health – Porter was recognized on December 19 by the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA), in partnership with Governor Eric J. Holcomb and State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver, MD, FACEP, for their commitment to infant and maternal...

Board-certified cardiologist Sheryl Christy, DO, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Crown Point. Dr. Christy is board-certified in cardiology and attended Midwestern University School of Medicine in...

The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) is committed to helping families across the U.S. by providing timely financial support in the form of child medical grants so families can focus on what truly matters – enhancing the quality of...

American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain - MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award recognizes sustained, high level performance in quality of care  Northwest Health – La Porte has received the American College of Cardiology’s...

Vanessa Wheeler-Hardimon was not sure how bad the wound was on her left foot. “To be honest, I did not look at it for a long time,” the 68-year-old Gary resident said. “I just could not do it.” With her wound getting worse, she made the...

Franciscan Health Crown Point Hospitalist Ahmer Festok, DO, was recently presented with the St. Raphael Award from the hospital’s nursing staff. Dr. Festok received the award in recognition of his outstanding dedication, teamwork and respect for...

St. Mary Medical Center again has earned the distinction as a Baby-Friendly birth facility. The hospital continues to meet criteria set by Baby Friendly USA, Inc. The re-designation is in effect through 2028. “Our Family Birthing Center provides...

U.S. News & World Report has named St. Catherine Hospital as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy). This is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. St....

Board-certified pediatrician Chantal Walker, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Michigan City. Dr. Walker completed medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. Her...

Gastroenterologist Rida Aslam, DO, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Crown Point. Dr. Aslam completed her training at the New York Institute of Technology – College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old...