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Monthly Archives: May 2012
Bumpers and Walkers and Babies, Oh My!!
You get your friend’s baby shower announcement – now it’s time to go shopping! Off you go to your local baby retail store. You look up and down the aisles. She has such cute things listed on her registry. An … Continue reading
Omni Health & Fitness Sites Earn Medical Fitness Association Certification
Franciscan Omni Health and Fitness Schererville and Chesterton locations have become among only about 30 in the world to become certified as medical fitness facilities by national Medical Fitness Association. “This certification process is a significant step forward in the … Continue reading
What Good Will It Do Me to Quit Smoking Now?
Over the past few months we have talked about different topics related to heart disease. Smoking cessation may not come to everyone’s mind. We always relate smoking to lung problems, but in this month’s blog post you may start to … Continue reading
Dyer ICU Records Zero Central Line Infections
There was cause for celebration in the Intensive Care Unit at Franciscan St. Margaret Health – Dyer recently after it recorded zero central line-associated bloodstream infections during the last 12 months. The effort began about two years ago when a … Continue reading
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Blessing Marks Opening of Franciscan Point Surgery Center
A blessing and dedication program May 23 marked the opening of Franciscan Point Surgery Center, an addition to Franciscan Point, which, since 2008, has offered a wide variety of health-related services. Franciscan St. Anthony Health – Crown Point president David … Continue reading
Video: Pool and Water Safety
Memorial Day weekend traditionally signals the start of summer and the opening of many pools around the area. Always remember it’s important to have fun, but play it safe! Pediatrician Dr. Lisa Gold offers up some tips for parents and … Continue reading
Free Seminar – “The Knee in Sport”
Join us for a free seminar “The Knee in Sport: Training, Care and Treatment of the Athletic Knee” on Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m., at our facility at Franciscan Point, 12800 Mississippi Parkway in Crown Point. The … Continue reading
Isn’t It Time You Got A Good Night’s Sleep?
Do you suffer from sleepiness? Do you snore in your sleep? Join Dr. Muhammad Najjar of the Sleep Disorders Center, as he discusses how untreated sleep disorders can pose serious threats to your health such as high blood pressure, heart … Continue reading
Cardiovascular Unit Renovated, Blessed
Staff members attended an intimate blessing and dedication ceremony for the recently renovated Cardiovascular Unit at Franciscan St. Margaret Health – Dyer. The ceremony took place May 16, the same day as the Feast of St. Margaret of Cortona, the … Continue reading
Nurses Honored By Peers
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. The annual awards are presented in observance of American Nursing Association’s National Nurses … Continue reading
