Physicians honored for service to patients and fellow staff members

Two Franciscan St. Margaret Health physicians recently received St. Luke Awards, annually given on behalf of nurses from both the Dyer and Hammond campuses to honor excellence in service to patients and staff.

Doctor uses medical experience to defeat top pro racers

HAMMOND| Jay Patel, M.D., an interventional radiologist with Franciscan St. Margaret Heath Dyer and Hammond, is making even more of a name for himself in Sports Car Club of America national competition, recently defeating two racing pros to win a prestigious event.

Senior Promise meeting features yoga

HAMMOND | The public is invited to attend today's meeting of the Franciscan Senior Promise group.

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.

Volunteer Advocates for Seniors welcomes new additions

HAMMOND | A swearing-in ceremony for the latest members to join the Volunteer Advocates for Seniors program at Franciscan St. Margaret Health Hammond kicked off a celebration Aug. 30.

Nurses honor their own

Two Franciscan St. Margaret Health nurses received Nurses Choice St. Margaret of Cortona awards for excellence in nursing during recent programs at the Dyer and Hammond campuses.

Nurses at Hammond and Dyer hospitals earn awards

Two Franciscan St. Margaret Health nurses received Physicians Choice St. Margaret of Cortona awards for excellence in nursing during programs at the Dyer and Hammond campuses last month.

Hospitals honor physicians with St. Luke Award

Two Franciscan St. Margaret Health physicians recently received St. Luke awards, given annually on behalf of nurses from both the Dyer and Hammond campuses to honor excellence in service to patients and staff.

Man injured in Cal City trailer fire

CALUMET CITY | A Calumet City man was transported to a local hospital suffering from smoke inhalation after a Saturday morning fire that destroyed his trailer, officials said.

Surgery department stitches together generous donation

HAMMOND | The surgery department of Franciscan St. Margaret Health Hammond recently donated $1,025 to the Catherine McAuley Clinic, which provides free health care and referral services to under and uninsured residents of northern Lake County.

Employees bring Christmas to area families

Approximately 60 needy families from the Calumet Region will have a merrier Christmas this year thanks to an Adopt‑A‑Family program supported by the employees, volunteers, medical staff, executives and vendors of Franciscan St. Margaret Health hospital in Dyer and Hammond.