To patients and co-workers at Franciscan Health Michigan City, Tansel Turgut, MD, is a cardiologist. But in chess circles around the globe, Dr. Turgut is well known as an international chess player, having won multiple championships in a variety of...
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Community Hospital earns accreditation as a Level 3 Epilepsy Center
Community Hospital recently received accreditation as a Level 3 Epilepsy Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC). Level 3 Epilepsy Centers have the professional expertise and facilities to provide the highest level of...
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields to conduct perinatal loss remembrance service
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is offering comfort and support to families who have suffered the loss of a pregnancy or newborn with a memorial service. The Little Angels Memorial Service will take place at 2 p.m. Central on Wednesday, June 11 at...
Community Hospital earns Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery from The Joint Commission
Community Hospital again has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery (ACSS) by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that...
Franciscan Health WorkingWell celebrates 20th anniversary
Franciscan Health WorkingWell is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The program offers comprehensive occupational health services to businesses and industry. Franciscan first introduced WorkingWell in June 2005 as a regional initiative....
High school seniors awarded Franciscan Health Michigan City Medical Staff Memorial Scholarships
Featured image: Members of the Franciscan Health Michigan City Medical Staff Scholarship Committee recently gathered to congratulate the 2025 scholarship winners. Pictured (l-r) are Dr. David Fumo, Dr. Matthew Troy, scholarship winner Naomi Williams,...
NorthShore Health Centers opens first Gary facility, deepening roots in the community
NorthShore Health Centers celebrated the grand opening of its first facility in Gary, Ind., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that marked both a healthcare milestone and a deep investment in the local community. Located on Grant Street, the new facility...
Franciscan Health Fitness Center hosting free Aquabilities class
Franciscan Health Fitness Center Chicago Heights is hosting a free aquatic therapy class and informational session for those with bone and joint issues. Aquabilities is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, at 5:30 p.m. Central at Franciscan Health Fitness...
Methodist honors 2025 Service Award recipients
Methodist Hospitals took time this week to celebrate the dedication, compassion, and hard work of its team members at the 2025 Service Awards ceremony. Four standout individuals were honored for going above and beyond in their roles, making a lasting...