The second annual diaper drive by Franciscan Health employees and Region businesses and organizations, collected 20,000 diapers, which were distributed to local organizations, providing help to more than 1,000 families. “The diaper drive is something we host every October during Diaper Insecurity Month to make sure that families receive this need prior to the holidays,” […]
Franciscan Health prepares for move to new Michigan City hospital
A focus on safety was the underlying message as officials at Franciscan Health Michigan City prepare to move to its new $243 million hospital at I-94 and U.S. 421. On Dec. 14 dozens of staff members and outside contractors took part in a “Mock Move Day,” meant to replicate what will happen when patients are […]
Health officials say multi-specialty Hepatitis C, HIV clinic at Franciscan Health Hammond first of its kind in Indiana
Indiana and Illinois state health representatives on Dec. 6 toured what officials say is the first-of-its-kind clinic in Indiana, which aims to fill an urgent need to test and treat patients for hepatitis C and HIV. The clinic is located on the first floor of Franciscan Health Hammond, 5454 Hohman Ave., and will serve both […]
Franciscan Health unveils new $243 million Michigan City hospital to staff, community
Franciscan Health’s new $243 million hospital in Michigan City is ready for business. The facility, which fronts I-94 and took about 2 1/2 years to complete, is scheduled to open Jan. 12. In recent weeks, Franciscan dedicated the hospital’s chapel, hosted a VIP reception and open house for about 500 people, hosted an open house […]
Franciscan opens new ExpressCare facility in Hobart
Franciscan ExpressCare has opened its newest location at 101 W. 61st Ave. in Hobart. Franciscan Health, which operates the facility, invested $1 million to acquire the property and rehabilitate the building, which also houses Franciscan WorkingWell occupational health services, providing businesses a range of healthcare services, from wellness and education to rehabilitation. Franciscan ExpressCare in […]
Northwestern Memorial Hospital partners with Franciscan Health on neurological services
Franciscan Health announced Oct. 22 that it has entered into a professional services agreement with the department of neurological surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. As part of the agreement, Dr. Kevin Jackson, a full-time Northwestern Medicine neurosurgeon, is now employed at Franciscan Health Crown Point. The agreement also includes Telestroke services at four […]
Franciscan Wheatfield Health Center welcomes nurse practitioner
Jessica Wisdom, a family nurse practitioner, has joined the staff at Franciscan Wheatfield Health Center, 492 South Bierma St., Wheatfield. Wisdom received her master of science in nursing from Purdue University in Fort Wayne. She received her bachelor of science in nursing from Purdue University Calumet in Hammond. Wisdom has experience in outpatient family care […]
Pursuit of wellness ongoing
Experts: Message of healthy living heard but changing culture takes time Finding ways to keep Hoosiers healthy means better quality of life for residents and an improved bottom line for businesses. “Wellness is good business in the long run,” said Marci Crozier, administrative director of health promotions with Franciscan Health. Crozier said dealing with lifestyle […]
Franciscan Physician Network welcomes new doctors
New physicians recently joined Franciscan Physician Network. Dr. Mazen Alakhras specializes in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine. He will see patients in Lafayette and at Franciscan Physician Network’s Specialty Clinic in Crawfordsville and Franciscan Health Rensselaer’s Specialty in Rensselaer. Alakhras received his medical degree from Tishreen University Medical School in Syria. He completed his […]