New cath lab a blessing to patients

Franciscan St. Margaret Health Dyer celebrated the opening of its newly renovated Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory during a blessing and dedication program May 2. The $1.7 million project brings new, state-of-the-art Philips imaging equipment that is capable of 3D imaging and provides high…

Auxiliary keeps on giving

David Ruskowski, from left, president of Franciscan St. Anthony Health Crown Point, accepts on behalf of the hospital a $100,000 donation from its auxiliary, represented by Treasurer Joel Hamers and President Carolyn Meinbresse, during the group’s annual business luncheon. The money is raise…

Planting hope for organ and tissue recipients

Michael Henderson, of the Lions transplant bank, and Alice Jenkins, Gift of Hope representative, perform a ceremonial watering of one of the newly planted trees, meant to symbolize growth and hope. The trees were provided by Lake Shore Nursery.

Sean's Miracle - Living Miracles, Inspiring Health

Buck's Miracle - Living Miracles, Inspiring Health

Roger's Miracle - Living Miracles, Inspiring Health

Doctor uses medical experience to defeat top pro racers

Franciscan St. Margaret Health Hammond physician Jay Patel, M.D., center, an amateur auto racing driver, celebrates his first-place victory over professionals Kyle Kelley, left, and Pratt Cole, in a prestigious national auto racing event.

Mayor meets a young fan

Marcea (last name omitted for confidentiality reasons),left, an eighth-grader at St. Francis Center, Dyer, meets her idol, Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson. The student featured the mayor in a Black History Month project and invited her to attend the recent presentation. St. Francis is a priv…

Wellness efforts earn woman Indiana Chamber Volunteer of the Year honor

Marci Crozier addresses the Indiana Chamber of Commerce after receiving its Volunteer of the Year award.

Medics honored for relief efforts

The District 1 EMS Task Force loads up at Crown Point Fire and Rescue just prior to deployment to New Jersey to help with Superstorm Sandy volunteer efforts.

Medics honored for relief efforts

Receiving certificates of appreciation from Franciscan St. Anthony Health Crown Point for assisting in Superstorm Sandy volunteer efforts are, front row from left, paramedics Tom Bettenhausen, John Sarver and Brian Beach, back row, Don Strom, Eric Schmitt, Mark Baumgardner, Joseph O’Parka an…

Duo receive new scholarships

Rob Dowling, from left, Franciscan St. Anthony Health Crown Point’s Emergency Medical Services and EMS Academy manger, presents the first Don Hess Scholarship to EMT student Stephanie Shouse, and paramedic student Derek Reiter, congratulated by Lenore Hess.

St. Monica Home expands services to include parenting program

Tom Gryzbek, left, president of Franciscan St. Margaret Health in Dyer and Hammond, shares a light moment during a recent blessing and open house for a new parenting program at St. Monica Home, located on the Dyer campus.

Surgical team joins Founders Circle with chapel donation

Surgery staff members at Franciscan Physicians Hospital became the newest members of the hospital's Founders Circle with a $1,000 donation to a new chapel planned for the Munster facility, surprising hospital President Barb Greene with their check.

Hospital staff marvels at ‘miracle’ mother

Stacy Martinez, center, is joined by medical staff members, from left, Jason Ramaker, Kim Federico, Jessica Jenkins and Kelley Thompson, during a recent reunion at Franciscan St. Anthony Health Crown Point. Not pictured is Sheila Steward.

Kandace's Miracle- Living Miracles, Inspiring Health

Jerry's Miracle- Living Miracles, Inspiring Health

Rebeka's Miracle- Living Miracles, Inspiring Health

Failth's Miracle- Living Miracles, Inspiring Health

Faith's Miracle- Living Miracles, Inspiring Health

Service honors first responders

Members and supporters of Northwest Indiana police, fire and emergency medical services agencies were on hand recently at the Franciscan St. Margaret Health Hammond's chapel for the annual Thanksgiving Mass to honor the contributions of those who serve. The Mass on the Feast Day of St. Micha…

SHIP volunteer is True Blue

Bill Preston receives his 20-year Appreciation Award from Christel Snow, area manager for the Indiana Department of Insurance's State Health Insurance Assistance Program.

Donations help clinic to help families

Intake Coordinators Hillary Ray, left, and Sandra Hoeckelberg look over some of the clothing, toy and baby formula donations received by St. Clare Clinic in Crown Point.

Hartsfield Village residents donate handmade blankets

Receiving fleece blankets from Hartsfield Village residents on behalf of charities are, fro left, Anabel Castillo and Jean Bowman, representing Nazareth Home; Ann Tokarski, of Hartsfield Village; Nancy Belei, representing St. Clare Health Clinic; and Elizabeth Guzman-Arredondo, for St. Monica Home.

Clinic, Hospital Launches Direct Admit Program

Award-Winning Cancer Care

Color them more efficient

Showing the new clinical staff colors are, from left, Pat Klucker, a unit clerk; Cecilia Yzaguirre, a patient care technician; and Anna Freeman, a registered nurse, all with Franciscan St. Margaret Health Dyer.

Volunteer Advocates for Seniors welcomes new additions

The Volunteer Advocates for Seniors oath was administered by Donald Stepanovich, back row center, a Lake County Superior Court probate commissioner, shown with, front row from left, VAS Program Coordinator LaVonne Jarrett; new Volunteer Advocates for Seniors Pat Nagel, of Valparaiso; Cassand…

Hospital network brings Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago to region

A therapist works with a patient at the RIC unit at Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Michigan City.

WorkingWell, Omni recognitions provide platform for analysis, development

Tim Ross, WorkingWell regional director

Hospital treats patients with hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Technicians operate the hyperbaric chamber at Franciscan St. Margaret Health-Hammond.

Patriotic workers spread the word about flag honoring veterans

A Veterans Remembered flag flies below the United States flag at Franciscan St. Anthony Health Crown Point.

Patriotic workers spread the word about flag honoring veterans

Todd Kabella displays one of his Veterans Remembered flags, now flying at municipal and other sites in Crown Point.

Seven graduate from EMS academy as paramedics

Rob Dowling, top row left, Emergency Medical Services Academy director, is shown with paramedic graduates front row from left, Natalie Ferrantella, Jamie Giffin and Yasmine Garcia, back row, Eric Newell, Terry Morgan, Danny Misiak and Dan Michels.

Nurses honor their own

Franciscan St. Margaret Health Hammond nurse Cynthia Crosskurth displays her Nurses Choice St. Margaret of Cortona Award and receives congratulations from Tom Grzybek, hospital president.

Nurses honor their own

Marla Hoyer-Lareau, left, chief nursing officer and vice president of patient services at Franciscan St. Margaret Health Dyer, presents nurse Roseann Szewczyk, with the Nurses Choice St. Margaret of Cortona Award.

Luncheon honors St. Anthony auxiliary's volunteers

Connor Burge, right, a college student, receives a 100-hour pin from Loretta Malloy-Gartner, Franciscan St. Anthony Health Crown Point Auxiliary second vice president.

Luncheon honors St. Anthony auxiliary's volunteers

Vivian Kelby approaches the podium to receive her pin for 28,500 service hours, the most in the Franciscan St. Anthony Health Crown Point Auxiliary.

Physician applauded for 50 years of service to hospital, community

Dr. John King relaxes in his office at Franciscan St. Anthony Health Crown Point.

Award honors advocate for helping fellow citizens

Sandra L. Johnson is shown after receiving her award during the city of Hammond Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities annual awards breakfast.

Nurses at Hammond and Dyer hospitals earn awards

Dr. Urmi Kalohke, left, congratulates nurse Loretta Juskiw for receiving the St. Margaret Cortona Award at Franciscan St. Margaret Health Hammond.

Nurses at Hammond and Dyer hospitals earn awards

Nurse Kay McElmurry happily displays her St. Margaret Cortona Award at Franciscan St. Margaret Health Dyer.

Hospital thanks its volunteers

Charter members of the volunteer group at Franciscan Physicians Hospital can be identified by their bright blue smocks as they serve patients and staff at the Munster facility.

Hospital thanks its volunteers

Candice Wright

Student Robotics Team Gets to Test Drive da Vinci Robot

Pediatric Sleep Services Now Offered

Hammond ED Recognized for Quality Laboratory Services

Brownies spread warmth to NICU patients

Brownies from Girl Scout Troop 127 who worked on the baby blankets include, from left, Mia Dainton, Ava Slivko, Angelina Majchrowicz, Natalie Struzik, Lauren Kutcka, Catherine Foster and Maggie Keith. Holding the blanket are nurses Pam Kunz, left, and Laurel Hamilton. Not pictured are Browni…

Senior Promise is new wellness club

Senior Promise Program Director Sharon Malecha, standing at left, and Franciscan Alliance Director of Marketing and Communications Maria Ramos, seated, explain the new Franciscan Senior Promise program to those attending the Franciscanfit Mallwalkers program earlier this year at Westfield So…

Franciscan St. Anthony Health appoints new EMS director

Robert Dowling stands outside of his office at Franciscan St. Anthony Health Crown Point.

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The Rev. Henry Sequeira, right, of Franciscan St. Margaret Health Dyer's Spiritual Services Department, blesses a newly renovated and expanded hospital Same Day Surgery and Endoscopy Unit on the third floor, and later blessed a new Medical-Surgical Unit on the second floor, during a program …