The Week Ahead — Lake County

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Franciscan St. Anthony Health diabetes classes begin today

CROWN POINT | Franciscan St. Anthony Health Crown Point offers a series of diabetes classes this month and in March and April.

Storm temporarily knocked out hospital power

CROWN POINT | Thursday night's storms caused a power outage at Franciscan St. Anthony Health Crown Point and delayed the hospital's backup generators as well.

Franciscan St. Anthony C.P. names EMS interim manager

CROWN POINT | Robert Dowling, a firefighter/paramedic who has taught at the Franciscan St. Anthony Crown Point Emergency Medical Services Academy-Provider Organization for five years, will fill the role vacated by Don Hess.

Nurse keeps busy as ballerina with Indiana Ballet Theatre

Getting to know of Amber Mack

Nurse keeps busy as ballerina with Indiana Ballet Theatre

Amber Mack maintains an active lifestyle that keeps her mentally and physically fit and always on her toes.

Nightingale Award goes to gentle nurse

CROWN POINT - Michellene Arder, right, an interventional radiology nurse and 12-year Franciscan St. Anthony Health Crown Point employee, received the hospital's annual Nightingale Award during National Nurses Week, from Carol Schuster, left, Franciscan Alliance Northern Indiana Region CNO. A…

Cupcakes for lifesavers

An anonymous former patient left a greeting card and cupcakes at the Franciscan St. Anthony Health Crown Point Emergency Department reception desk recently to thank the staff for saving his or her life five years ago. Inside the card, a note read "Don't ever forget you're saving lives. I don…

Gem of an employee is dedicated to her church

Janice Bishop is a gem of an employee at Franciscan St. Anthony Health Crown Point.

Job Fair hosted by mall features 40-plus retailers

Westfield Southlake Mall in Hobart is hosting a Job Fair from noon to 7 p.m. Aug. 13.

Health specialists donate athletic exam fees back to CPHS

CROWN POINT | Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Crown Point's Sports Medicine Institute recently gave back to the community by donating to Crown Point High School the proceeds from an enhanced student physical exam program.

St. Anthony eyes Cedar Lake property for new medical facility

CEDAR LAKE | Franciscan St. Anthony Health in Crown Point is looking to build a new medical facility in Cedar Lake.

Northwest Indiana moms opt for waterbirths as delivery method

After Christine Grutsch's first child was born at home, she learned about waterbirths. The more she researched, the more she thought it sounded like a good fit for her.

Wheatfield woman killed in I-65 crash

A 21-year-old Wheatfield woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 late Wednesday night, police said.

Hospital works to decrease Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths

ST. JOHN | Chrisanne Terry said she was pretty clueless about what would be unsafe for a baby until she got pregnant and began doing research.

Parade winners go green

CROWN POINT | Green was the color of the day as Mayor David Uran's Office of Special Events honored the Third Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade award winners at this month's City Council meeting.