Out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of the safety and health of attendees and our staff, the public open house scheduled for Saturday at the new Franciscan Health Crown Point is canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Replacement...

Franciscan Health is offering a 14-week book club focused on helping participants quit smoking and vaping for good. The club will read “The Naked Mind Nicotine: The Science-Based Method to Reclaim Your Health and Take Control Easily,” by Annie...

All six Indiana Franciscan Health Family Birth Centers were awarded INspire Hospital of Distinction awards by the Indiana Hospital Association in partnership with Gov. Eric Holcomb and Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Lindsay Weaver....

Board-certified cardiologist Sheryl Christy, DO, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Crown Point. Dr. Christy is board-certified in cardiology and attended Midwestern University School of Medicine in...

Franciscan Health Crown Point Hospitalist Ahmer Festok, DO, was recently presented with the St. Raphael Award from the hospital’s nursing staff. Dr. Festok received the award in recognition of his outstanding dedication, teamwork and respect for...

Board-certified pediatrician Chantal Walker, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Michigan City. Dr. Walker completed medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. Her...

Gastroenterologist Rida Aslam, DO, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Crown Point. Dr. Aslam completed her training at the New York Institute of Technology – College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old...

Board-certified family nurse practitioner Tana Kish is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Winfield. Tana Kish, NP, earned her master of science degree in nursing at Purdue University Northwest in Hammond,...

Board-certified gastroenterologist Ahmed Akhter, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Crown Point. Dr. Akhter completed his education at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. His residency and...

Board-certified family nurse practitioner Jessica Van Noort is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Cedar Lake. Van Noort, NP, earned her master of science degree in nursing at Chamberlain University and her...