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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...

Grant applications for programs and projects that align with Health Foundation of La Porte, or HFL’s, strategic priorities of Healthy Children, Healthy Living, Healthy Minds, as well as Healthy La Porte will be accepted beginning January 10, 2025,...

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,...

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: Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC General Surgeon Dr. Lubomyr Boris, DO, recently launched a comprehensive Foregut Clinic at his Franciscan Health Olympia Fields office. Minimally invasive methods allow for targeted treatment...

Franciscan Health recently was recognized for achieving Quit Now Indiana Champion Platinum Level status for smoking cessation. The recognition encompasses all of the Franciscan hospitals in Indiana: Carmel, Crawfordsville, Crown Point, Dyer,...

Gastroenterologist, cardiologist and breast surgical oncologist accepting new patients Three new physicians recently joined Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC and are accepting new patients in Olympia Fields. Gastroenterologist Amer AlSamman, MD;...