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Board-certified pediatrician joins Franciscan Physician Network in Dyer

Board-certified pediatrician joins Franciscan Physician Network in Dyer 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 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...

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Franciscan Health Michigan City offering Produce Prescription Program in November

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,...

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Porter County Health Department begins major renovations to expand services

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...

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Franciscan Health offering free scans at select locations for Lung Cancer Awareness Month

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....

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Board-certified pediatrician joins Franciscan Physician Network in Michigan City

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,...

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Franciscan Health Olympia Fields hosting PJs, Popcorn and Girl Talk

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...

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Board-certified family medicine nurse practitioner joins Franciscan Physician Network in Schererville

Board-certified family medicine nurse practitioner joins Franciscan Physician Network in Schererville Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Ellen “Ellie” Elzinga, NP, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Schererville. Elzinga is board-certified and earned her Master of Science degree from Purdue University...

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