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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...

Board-certified family nurse practitioner Tana Kish is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Winfield. Tana Kish, NP, earned her master of science degree in nursing at Purdue University Northwest in Hammond,...

NorthShore Health Centers is more than an urgent care clinic – under one roof, it offers comprehensive health services: dental, pediatrics, behavioral health, OB/GYN, optometry, and more. It is a constantly growing team of expert providers...

Board-certified gastroenterologist Ahmed Akhter, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Crown Point. Dr. Akhter completed his education at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. His residency and...

Last week’s birth of 10 pound 10 ounce baby girl illustrates successes Crystina Strelesky knew during her pregnancy that she was going to deliver a big baby. What she didn’t know was just how big her daughter would be. Baby Natalee was born to...

Representatives from Franciscan Health Michigan City, Play For Jake Foundation, and Bolt for the Heart came together to present 26 automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) across Northwest Indiana. Bolt for the Heart is an annual family run that...

Community Hospital, St. Catherine Hospital and St. Mary Medical Center again have earned Gold status from the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program for their commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep. The program...