Monthly Archives: June 2011

Get Off the Sidelines!

Submitted by: Christy Berrier MS, RD, CD, clinical dietitian at Franciscan St. Anthony Health Michigan City With the outdoor season upon us, it is a great time to increase our physical activity. You are signing the kids up for T-ball, … Continue reading

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Slam Dunk for Diabetes Camp Scores at Omni

About 50 participants were on hand June 27 when the three-day Moses E. Cheeks Slam Dunk for Diabetes Basketball Camp kicked off at Omni Health and Fitness Connection, 221 U.S. 41. The free program, which includes coaches from the Chicago … Continue reading

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Franciscan St. Anthony Health – Crown Point Pays Tribute to Auxiliary

The Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Crown Point administration, represented by Dr. John King, vice president of medical affairs, paid tribute to its 244 volunteers during the 38th Annual Auxiliary Appreciation and Awards Luncheon that took place June 24 in the Marian … Continue reading

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Fireworks Safety: Be Smart When Celebrating the Fourth!

It is summertime in Northwest Indiana and that means … fireworks time! But if you are contemplating buying some fireworks for the family to enjoy please consider the danger involved. Every year I have a few patients and/or their parents … Continue reading

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“Don’t Ever Forget You’re Saving Lives – I Don’t”

An anonymous former patient left a greeting card and cupcakes at the Franciscan St. Anthony Health Emergency Department reception desk on June 20, to thank the staff for saving his or her life five years ago. Handwriting inside the card … Continue reading

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Aspiring Nurse Receives Honor Given in Memory of Beloved Nurse

Maria Petti Memorial Scholarship awarded by Franciscan St. Anthony Health David Wright’s desire to be a registered nurse recently earned him a $5,000 scholarship awarded by Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Michigan City in honor of a 35-year, former nurse who succumbed … Continue reading

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Slam Dunk for Diabetes Camp Coming to Omni June 27

The Moses E. Cheeks Slam Dunk for Diabetes Basketball Camp, which includes coaches from The Chicago Bulls Training Academy, will take place from 9 a.m. to noon June 27 to 29 at Omni Health and Fitness Connection, 221 U.S. 41. … Continue reading

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Jody Adams, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, discusses how changing your diet and eating habits today will impact your well being in the future.

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Hospital Food is Safely Served

Cafeteria customers and those who are served at Franciscan St. Anthony Health Crown Point-catered events can rest assured their food has been safely prepared and handled. Eleven employees of the Food and Nutrition Services department recently completed state-required recertification of … Continue reading

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Listen Up, Ladies!…Next Program is July 16

“The Facts on Peripheral Vascular Disease” Join cardiologist Michael Nicholas, D.O., for this informative discussion on peripheral vascular disease (PVD) – a narrowing of the arteries leading to the legs and feet, which can injure nerves and other tissues. PVD … Continue reading

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