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St. Mary Medical Center Sleep Medicine Services has started welcoming patients at a new Winfield location. The sleep center occupies space at Powers Health St. Mary Medical Center Outpatient Center, 10607 Randolph St. “Quality sleep is crucial...

Board-certified Cardiologist Manoj Duggal, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Crown Point.  Dr. Duggal specializes in cardiac electrophysiology. He completed medical school at Rohtak Medical...

Multi-board-certified heart specialist Tansel Turgut, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Michigan City.  Dr. Turgut is board-certified in cardiology, interventional cardiology and nuclear...

The community gathered Dec. 4 to honor and memorialize loved ones during the Angel Tree of Lights ceremony at St. Mary Medical Center. Melina Dixon, manager of Volunteer Services at St. Mary Medical Center, said the annual event helps bring the...

Franciscan Health Family Birth Centers welcomed the first babies of 2025 on New Year’s Day. Curtis Lee Harris III was born to Tiara and Curtis Harris II of Lynwood, Ill. at 9:43 a.m. at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, making him the first baby...

Franciscan ExpressCare locations in Hobart and Portage now have expanded in-person hours and virtual visits for patients with non-life-threatening illnesses and conditions seeking urgent care. Both locations are now open for walk-in visits from 8...

Dr. Brett Galley dresses as Santa to spread holiday cheer to tiny patients Newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit at Franciscan Health Crown Point and their families had a special visitor this week, just in time for Christmas. Brett Galley, MD,...

Ignite Medical Resorts’ Crown Point location hosted its Miracle on Main Street event on Wednesday, December 18. The Christmas-themed event invited guests to mingle amongst one another as they enjoyed light refreshments, snapped a photo with Santa...

If previous years taught us anything, it’s to prioritize our wellbeing and take care of ourselves through difficult times. Each year brings new stressors and challenges, but being able to take a look at your health and make changes that promote...

Featured image: From left: David Otte, Vice President of Engineering and Support Services; Kimberly Sgouroudis, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer for St. Mary Medical Center; Donald P. Fesko, President and CEO of...