Category Archives: Franciscan St. Anthony Health – Michigan City

Butterfly release symbolizes transformation, hope for cancer survivors

Patricia Soller of Michigan City has a “painted lady” butterfly on the tips of her fingers poised for takeoff during a celebration program at a Sisterhood of the Traveling Pajamas Women’s Cancer Support Group meeting at Franciscan St. Anthony Health … Continue reading

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Drill prepares hospital, first-responders for the real thing

Franciscan St. Anthony Health – Michigan City received 30 “victims” from a mock amusement park ride accident at a Queen of All Saints Church Festival during an emergency preparedness drill June 5. The exercise came with a twist, when among … Continue reading

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HealtheACCESS Clinics to join Franciscan Alliance’s ever-growing network of patient service locations

HealtheACCESS Clinics LLC, an urgent care, primary care, wellness and occupational health services organization with four locations in Portage and Valparaiso, will become part of the Franciscan Alliance family June 1, under the auspices of Franciscan St. Anthony Health – … Continue reading

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High school advanced health class gets lesson from the pros

A group of Chesterton High School juniors and seniors were hosted by staff at the Woodland Cancer Care Center of Franciscan St. Anthony Health – Michigan City recently, where they were provided information on the disease – its causes and … Continue reading

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Chesterton Health and Emergency Center salutes EMS Week

As part of a National Emergency Medical Services Week observance on May 23, Superior Ambulance Service provided breakfast for paramedics and Chesterton firefighters, who celebrated at the Chesterton Health and Emergency Center, 770 Indian Boundary Road, Chesterton. Superior Ambulance has … Continue reading

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Transporter named Franciscan St. Anthony Health Ambassador of the Month for May

Keith McCray, a transporter in the Diagnostic Imaging department, has been selected the May Ambassador of the Month at Franciscan St. Anthony Health – Michigan City. The award, which has been ongoing since 1988, is presented by the hospital’s Social … Continue reading

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Stop Smoking: Do your heart, lungs…well, your whole body a favor

​I do not smoke, so I can only imagine how hard it is to quit something that you enjoy doing, but your life depends on it. I grew up with parents that smoked and I hated it. Did you know that … Continue reading

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Celebrating National Nurses & Hospital Week 2013

A special message from our Mission and Spiritual Care Team: May 6-12, 2013 is National Nurses Week. No other profession touches people the same way a nurse does. Our nurses touch the heart, soul, mind and body of each patient. … Continue reading

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A (true) tale of two patients, their roads to recovery

Monica Sanford and Ronald Gellinger were hard-working, high-achievers, whose lives suddenly changed when they were stricken by afflictions that virtually left them unable to function. Today, they are back on their feet and on the road to resuming normal lives, … Continue reading

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Franciscan St. Margaret Health honors physicians for service to patients and staff members

Two Franciscan St. Margaret Health physicians recently received St. Luke awards, which annually are given on behalf of nurses from both the Dyer and Hammond campuses to honor    excellence in service to patients and staff. Ravi Bhagwat, M.D., a cardiologist … Continue reading

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