Donald Fesko’s efforts to build a diversified health care network and volunteer time with assorted organizations to make the Region a better place to live and work landed him the 2019 Distinguished Citizen Award.
Efforts to improve, streamline care by Community Healthcare System and provider network contributes to $2.6 million in Medicare savings
Being more efficient in care delivery has led to more than $2.6 million in Medicare savings by Community Healthcare System and its partner network of hundreds of independent care providers.
Community Healthcare System sets Sept. 21 open house for new stroke and rehabilitation center in Crown Point
Community Healthcare System has scheduled an open house Sept. 21 for its new stroke and rehabilitation center at 10215 Broadway in Crown Point.
A talent for in-demand jobs
Health care, construction industries among Region groups developing talent pipelines When it comes to creating a pipeline of future employees, Hoosiers are getting down to business. And with the Region’s growth dependent on a highly qualified workforce, numerous efforts are underway to fill the ranks in Northwest Indiana. “Access to talent is a primary factor […]
Community Healthcare System presented with Corporate Leadership Award by Calumet College of St. Joseph
Community Healthcare System was presented the 2019 Corporate Leadership Award by Calumet College of St. Joseph.
St. Catherine Hospital receives $20,000 grant to provide free breast cancer screenings
St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago was awarded a $20,000 grant for the Pretty in Pink breast cancer screening and awareness program to provide free screening mammograms, diagnostic testing and follow-up care.
Lakeshore chamber honors East Chicago-Hammond area professionals
Community achievements and outstanding contributions by professionals in East Chicago, Hammond and neighboring communities, were recognized during the annual Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce’s annual recognition event on March 9 at Dynasty Banquet Center in Hammond. Leo Correa, CEO Community Healthcare System’s Saint Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, and Jeff Williams, general manager Marcus Allard Rental […]
Community Healthcare System offering pharmacy technician program for recent high school graduates
Community Healthcare System in Munster is offering a 12-week pharmacy technician program designed for recent high school graduates interested in a health care profession. A pharmacy technician performs pharmacy-related functions such as assisting customers/nurses, stocking medications, delivering medications within the hospital, operating cash registers, sterile and nonsterile medication compounding, inventory management, order fulfillment, quality control, […]
Community Healthcare System offers laboratory career education program for high school graduates
The central laboratory at the hospitals of Community Healthcare System in Munster is offering the clinical assistant program, a new initiative designed to prepare students interested in the healthcare field, specifically laboratory services. The goal of the curriculum is to graduate well-qualified, well-educated individuals to meet the present and future demand in the clinical laboratory […]
Community Healthcare System recognized for stroke care
MUNSTER – The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association recently presented the hospitals of Community Healthcare System with Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Quality Achievement Awards. St. Catherine Hospital and St. Mary Medical Center achieved Gold Plus status and Community Hospital earned Silver Plus. The hospitals also earned Target: Stroke honor roll status, which recognizes […]