Caring for Carmelite children comes easy

EAST CHICAGO | Franciscan Physicians Hospital has a tradition of helping the children who live at St. Joseph’s Carmelite Home, and this Easter is no exception. But, what started as a hospital committee project turned into a project completely driven by Facebook groups wanting to help.

Hospitals ease into electronic records

The days of wading through stacks of paperwork to log and chart medical records are fading as the health care industry finds its place in the digital world.

Franciscan hospitals ease strict visitor rules as flu cases decline

Heightened visitor restrictions that four local hospitals imposed in mid-January have been discontinued because of a drop in flu cases.

Flu fears restrict hospital visits

Four local hospitals are limiting visitor access to patients in a move to prevent the spread of the flu, an illness that continues to sicken the nation.

Surgical team joins Founders Circle with chapel donation

MUNSTER | Franciscan Physicians Hospital’s master facility planning committee is gearing up for the 2014 ground breaking and hospital expansion. Among the many new additions will be a brand new chapel. The chapel is planned as a quiet place to reflect, pray and celebrate God’s Word and goodn…

Report shows hospital's financial impact

MUNSTER | A recent report issued by Franciscan Physicians Hospital outlines outlines its impact on the economy and community.

Hospital hero heads east to help hurricane victims

MUNSTER | “I appreciate all that Franciscan Physicians Hospital does to help their employees flourish professionally and personally,” said Lori Postma, RN, as she left her hospital post Nov. 9 for the East Coast to assist the Indiana Department of Homeland Security in providing for hurricane…

Donations help clinic to help families

CROWN POINT | Franciscan Physician Hospital and Franciscan Hammond Clinic, both in Munster, held a week-long collection drive during October for St. Clare Health Clinic in Crown Point.

Car wash proceeds benefit children's home

MUNSTER | Heat and humidity did not dampen the spirits of Franciscan Physician Hospital employees and volunteers who recently conducted a “Car Wash for Carmelite” that raised $1,050 for St. Joseph Carmelite Home, a residential treatment center and emergency shelter in East Chicago.

Franciscan Physicians Hospital blesses new imaging department

MUNSTER | Hospital officials on Friday dedicated and blessed the new imaging department at Franciscan Physicians Hospital, 701 Superior Ave.

Franciscan Physicians Hospital blesses new imaging department

The Rev. Henry Sequeira blesses a new CT machine Friday during a blessing and dedication of the new imaging department at Franciscan Physicians Hospital in Munster.

Hospital thanks its volunteers

MUNSTER | Franciscan Physicians Hospital celebrated an inaugural luncheon recently to thank volunteers for their services. Candice Wright, 25, was named manager of volunteer services during the event.

Helping others helps volunteers, too

MUNSTER | "The greatest benefit is helping others. Doing something for others makes me feel better about myself," said Dorothy Alexander, a volunteer at Franciscan Physicians Hospital.

Hospital staff cares for kids

MUNSTER | Franciscan Physicians Hospital held a series of fundraising luncheons for a month recently to benefit St. Joseph's Carmelite Home in East Chicago.

Pediatric sleep center opens in Munster

MUNSTER | A pediatric sleep center, focusing on studying, screening, evaluating and treating sleep disorders in children, opened this month in Munster.

Hospital earns award for emergency preparedness

MUNSTER | Franciscan Physicians Hospital has received one of three Community Safety Awards for its work in emergency preparedness.

Hospital receives funding to offer free mammograms

MUNSTER | Franciscan Physicians Hospital has received $6,750 from the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust to provide 100 free screening mammograms for underinsured and uninsured area women.

Hospital seeking volunteers to join team

MUNSTER | Franciscan Physicians Hospital, 701 Superior Ave., is seeking adult volunteers for its newly formed Volunteer Team.

Bank hosts upcoming business programs open to all

"Close More Business With E-Mail Marketing: The Do's and Don'ts" will be presented from 8 to 9 a.m. Jan. 27 at First Financial Bank, 11890 Broadway, Crown Point.

Franciscan Alliance's WorkingWell clinic finds a new home

MUNSTER | The Franciscan Alliance's occupational health program WorkingWell has found a new home in the Franciscan Hammond Clinic Specialy Center, 7905 Calumet Ave.