Monthly Archives: October 2011

NEW DATE: Nursing Job Fair – Nov. 11 – in Dyer

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

You’ll “fall” in love with your new opportunity with Franciscan St. Margaret Health and the Franciscan Alliance family. Save the date…and join us at our RN Job Fair: Friday, November 11, 1-5 p.m.Franciscan St. Margaret Health – Dyer Campus Reginald … Continue reading →

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Mallwalkers Learn How to “Move Those Muscles”

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

Video highlights from the October 2011 FranciscanFIt Mallwalkers event. Jane Bogordos and Julia Ladewski, certified instructors at Omni Health & Fitness in Schererville, taught exercise and stretching techniques you can do at home that will build your strength, boost your … Continue reading →

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Surgery Department Stitches Together Generous Donation

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

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. The idea came to Dr. Vishnu Mathur, … Continue reading →

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Hey Mom – Can I Have Another “Candy?”

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

Soon your doorbell will ring and a chorus of “Trick or Treat” will greet you and the big bowl of candy you carry. Later on that night your “monsters” will bring home their treats and the ritual of going through … Continue reading →

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It’s Pastoral/Spiritual Care Week

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

This week, October 23-29, is Pastoral/Spiritual Care Week. Every day throughout our nation’s hospitals, prisons, nursing homes, and hospice homes, chaplains seek to bring hope, healing, comfort and peace to those they encounter. They listen and affirm the faith values … Continue reading →

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WorkingWell Inducted into Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

WorkingWell, the occupational health program of Franciscan Alliance’s Northwest Indiana hospitals, became a member of the Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana during a meeting at Horseshoe Casino Oct. 20. The program reached a milestone recently when the last three … Continue reading →

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Nurses Select Doctor for Patient Care-Teamwork Award

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

Rakesh Kansal, MD, is this year’s winner of Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Crown Point’s St. Raphael Award, which recognizes physicians who have improved patient care through the nurse-doctor relationship. Kansal, a cardiologist who has been with the hospital for 20 years, … Continue reading →

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Coping with Senior Health Care Issues 2011

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

MEDICARE PART D—Year Seven The annual open enrollment period begins Oct. 15 and ends on Dec. 7, 2011. Coverage begins on Jan. 1, 2012. Now is the time to re-evaluate your current prescription drug coverage—has it met your needs this … Continue reading →

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“Move Those Muscles” – Mallwalkers Event Oct. 26

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

“Move Those Muscles” is the presentation topic for the next Franciscanfit – Steps to Good Health monthly Mallwalkers program. The free event, sponsored by Franciscan Alliance hospitals in northern Indiana and Westfield Southlake mall, is scheduled for 8 to 10 a.m. … Continue reading →

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Breast Cancer Support Group – Oct. 27

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

Franciscan St. Anthony Health and the American Cancer Society are hosting a Breast Cancer Support Group, October 27, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., in the hospital’s 5th floor CRC lounge, 301 W. Homer St, Michigan City. The topic for this session is … Continue reading →

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