High school seniors awarded Franciscan Health Michigan City Medical Staff Memorial Scholarships

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,...

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Franciscan Health Fitness Center hosting free Aquabilities class

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...

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Bowl for the Cure raises more than $17K for Franciscan Health Michigan City breast cancer patients

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...

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Catholic school students raise funds for children, families served by Franciscan Health

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...

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100-year-old Franciscan Health Crown Point volunteer still going strong after nearly 50 years of service

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...

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Franciscan Health Michigan City’s FIT-Together program returns

Franciscan Health Michigan City’s FIT-Together program returns Free series of classes focuses on factors that contribute to healthy families Franciscan Health Michigan City’s free FIT-Together program, a family-centered approach to health and wellness, is back and open for registration. The unique, six-week...

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Northwestern Indiana Fetal Infant Mortality Review, Franciscan hosting Grandparents Tea with partners

Northwestern Indiana Fetal Infant Mortality Review, Franciscan hosting Grandparents Tea with partners Free educational event aimed at expectant mothers, grandparents Northwestern Indiana Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) and lead agency Franciscan Health are teaming up with local healthcare and community organizations to host a free Grandparents...

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Franciscan Health hosting free Michigan City car seat safety event

Franciscan Health hosting free Michigan City car seat safety event Franciscan Health is hosting a free car seat safety event on Thursday, May 29. The event -- cohosted by the Trauma Services Department and the Prenatal Assistance Program -- is scheduled to take place from 3-6 p.m. at Franciscan Health Michigan City,...

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Northwest Indiana Literacy Council donates mobile lending library to Franciscan Health Crown Point NICU

Northwest Indiana Literacy Council donates mobile lending library to Franciscan Health Crown Point NICU Project made possible in part through Legacy Foundation grant Families with infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Franciscan Health Crown Point now have a variety of children’s books to read to their little ones thanks to a generous...

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