Board-certified pediatrician Cristina Tumacder, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Dyer. Dr. Tumacder completed her undergraduate studies at the Catholic University of America in Washington,...
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Regional Health Systems celebrates 10th anniversary as an FQHC
Regional Health Systems, a Regional Care Group member, hosted an open house on Wednesday, October 23, to celebrate its 10th anniversary as an Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and show off its updated health clinic at the Hohman Clinic in...
Healthy choices for a brighter future: Methodist Hospitals’ Community Health Fair
On Saturday, October 19, Methodist Hospitals held its annual Free Fall Community Health Fair at St. Timothy Community Church in Gary. They provided a range of free health screenings including heart attack and stroke risk assessments, blood glucose...
Franciscan Health Michigan City offering Produce Prescription Program in November
Franciscan Health is teaming up with the Indiana State Department of Health and the Northern Indiana Food Bank to offer the Produce Prescription Program, aimed at assisting with chronic disease management. Upon successful completion of the free,...
Porter County Health Department begins major renovations to expand services
The Porter County Health Department is undergoing significant renovations aimed at expanding its facilities and services to better meet the needs of the community. Backed by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), this project is a key investment...
Franciscan Health offering free scans at select locations for Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Franciscan Health is offering free scans during the week of Nov. 4 in honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month at locations in Dyer and Munster, thanks in part to generous grants from the Indiana Cancer Coalition and the Indiana Immunization Coalition....
Community Health Needs Survey Open to Lake and Porter County Residents
You have the power to influence local healthcare in fewer than 15 minutes. That’s about how long it takes to complete the Lake and Porter County Community Health Needs Survey. The results of this survey from Powers Health and Conduent...
Board-certified pediatrician joins Franciscan Physician Network in Michigan City
Pediatrician Adam Sergiwa, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Michigan City. Dr. Sergiwa is board-certified in pediatric medicine. He attended medical school at Al-Arab Medical University in Benghazi,...
Community Hospital performs groundbreaking procedureto treat severe tricuspid regurgitation
Structural cardiologists at Powers Health Community Hospital reached another milestone in providing groundbreaking cardiovascular care by performing the first transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) procedure in Indiana. Using the EVOQUE...
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields hosting PJs, Popcorn and Girl Talk
Free event features food, film and facts about women’s health Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is hosting a free women’s pajama party aimed at sharing information about women’s cancer and heart health. PJs, Popcorn and Girl Talk is scheduled to...