Franciscan Health Opens New Women’s Center, Infusion Center

Franciscan-Health-Opens-New-Womens-Center-Infusion-CenterA blessing and dedication celebration for the new Franciscan Health Women’s Center Chesterton took place Feb. 16. The event, at the Franciscan Emergency Center Chesterton, which houses the new center, also marked the opening of a new Infusion Center and Franciscan Physician Network offices there, at 770 Indian Boundary Road. The Women’s Center’s services include the latest mammography screening equipment, breast ultrasound and bone mineral density testing.

The Infusion Center offers patients an inviting space filled with natural light and private treatment areas that include televisions, Wi-Fi, ergonomic infusion chairs and state-of-art infusion equipment. Shown cutting the ribbon for the opening are, from left, Maura Durham, president of the Duneland Chamber of Commerce; Craig Menninga, manager of imaging services for Franciscan Health Michigan City; Dean Mazzoni, hospital president and chief executive officer; Sister Cheryl Dazey, vice president of mission integration; and Jill Nygren, vice president of clinical support services. For more information about the Infusion Center, call (219) 921-2080; the Women’s Center, (219) 877-1980.