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Franciscan Alliance board chairwoman reflects on life, death of Pope Francis

Franciscan Alliance board chairwoman reflects on life, death of Pope Francis Pope Francis is seen in St. Peter’s square in this photo taken by Sister M. Aline Shultz, chairwoman of the Franciscan Alliance Board of Trustees during one of her many trips to Vatican City with the Catholic healthcare ministry. Sister M. Aline...

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Board-certified infectious disease physician joins Franciscan Health in Michigan City

Board-certified infectious disease physician joins Franciscan Health in Michigan City Board-certified Infectious Disease Physician John Dougherty, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting patients in Michigan City. Dr. Dougherty attended medical school at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of...

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Carmen’s Giving Tree to help Franciscan Health Olympia Fields moms in need

Carmen’s Giving Tree to help Franciscan Health Olympia Fields moms in need Featured image: Kristen Himmerick, right, stands with her husband, Shaun, and daughter, Stella, at the dedication of Carmen’s Giving Tree in her mother’s memory at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields earlier this month. The Franciscan Health...

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Franciscan Health Michigan City to conduct perinatal loss memorial service

Franciscan Health Michigan City to conduct perinatal loss memorial service Franciscan Health Michigan City is offering comfort and support to families who have suffered the loss of a pregnancy or newborn with a memorial service. Remembering Our Babies will take place from 1-2 p.m. Central on Saturday, April 26 at St....

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City of La Porte approves partnership with Franciscan HEALTHeACCESS

City of La Porte approves partnership with Franciscan HEALTHeACCESS Agreement gives city employees access to multiple healthcare services The City of La Porte’s Board of Public Works and Safety on Tuesday approved a partnership with Franciscan’s HEALTHeACCESS to give city employees and their families access to a...

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Franciscan Health offering Produce Prescription program at multiple locations

Franciscan Health offering Produce Prescription program at multiple locations Registration is now open for the Franciscan Health Produce Prescription Program in Olympia Fields, Ill., Crown Point, Ind. and Michigan City, Ind., which aims to assist with chronic disease management. Upon successful completion of the free,...

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