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Franciscan Health Michigan City cardiologist also an international chess player
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...
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...
Franciscan Health, partners hosting free Safe Kids Day in La Porte
Children and their families are invited to join in the fun at the free Safe Kids Day on Friday, June 13 at the LaPorte County Family Resource Center. The interactive event will include a variety of activities along with educational booths with...
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,...
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...
Bowl for the Cure raises more than $17K for Franciscan Health Michigan City breast cancer patients
Franciscan Health Breast Care Center Michigan City breast cancer patients will have additional support thanks to a generous donation from the Michigan City United States Bowling Congress Bowling Association. The organization raised $17,251, a record...
Catholic school students raise funds for children, families served by Franciscan Health
Children and families served by Franciscan Health Olympia Fields got a boost from other local kids this spring thanks to fundraisers at local Catholic schools. Students at Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights, Infant Jesus of Prague School...
100-year-old Franciscan Health Crown Point volunteer still going strong after nearly 50 years of service
What started as a way to get out of the house and stay busy nearly 50 years ago has turned into a lifetime of dedicated service for a 100-year-old volunteer at Franciscan Health Crown Point. Vivian Kelby, who turned 100 on May 4, will exceed 38,000...