SOUTH BEND – Memorial Home Care has been named to the 2011 HomeCare Elite, meaning it is among the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. HomeCare Elite is in its sixth year of identifying the top 25 percent of agencies based on an analysis of some 10,000 agencies nationwide. The top performers are […]
HAMMOND – Dr. Ann K. Williams has received the Gratitude Award from the Catherine McAuley Clinic board of directors. Williams is an ophthalmologist at the Williams Eye Institute in Hammond. It is part of the Franciscan Alliance. “You are a delight and I wish there were more Dr. Williamses. We are very proud of you;
MUNSTER – For the fourth time, Amedisys Home Health has been named HomeCare Elite. The designation is a compilation of the rankings of the top home health agencies in the country based on services and financial performance. HomeCare Elite represents a ranking among the top 25 percent of home care agencies. Amedisys provides personalized health
Cutting-edge technology improves efficiency and patient outcomes. by Bob Kronemyer Whether it is being diagnosed or treated with the latest imaging system or laser, patients served by area hospitals are increasingly using cutting-edge technology that exists in their own backyard, rather than traveling to Chicago or Indianapolis. Cardiac, cancer and sinus disorders are just some
MICHIGAN CITY – A $1.3 million federal grant has been given to the LaPorte County Commissioners to develop property it owned on the south side of Michigan City. The grant will provide water and sewer service to 120 acres being developed by Holladay Properties, which developed Ameriplex in Portage along with sites in Merrillville and
MUNSTER – Community Hospital has expanded and renovated its MRI services at Community Hospital MRI Center in Crown Point and the Community Diagnostic Center in Munster. A $1.7 million Panorama 1.0T Open MRI from Philips Medical Systems is being installed in Munster and the existing system in Crown Point is being converted to an open
SCHERERVILLE – Immediate Care Center: The Doctor is In, an urgent care facility at U.S. 30 and Burr Street, has received Certified Urgent Care Designation from the Urgent Care Association of America. The office, which opened in 2003, provides patients with walk-in, extended-hour medical attention with licensed providers for a wide range of medical conditions.
CHICAGO – The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago has expanded its partnership with Franciscan Alliance to Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Crown Point and Franciscan St. Anthony-Michigan City. The alliance builds on the established relationship with Franciscan St. Margaret Health-Hammond and Dyer that was launched in 2008. Since then, more than 1,950 Northwest Indiana residents have taken advantage
WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central Chancellor James Dworkin has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indian Medical Association of Northwest Indiana. The award is given to recognize someone who has worked to better the quality of life in the region. Dworkin was nominated by Dr. Vidya Kora of Michigan City. “I am delighted
MUNSTER – Dr. Shaheen Parvez has opened Urgent Care in Munster. Parvez, an emergency room doctor for 10 years, said he opened the center to alleviate the increasing number of emergency room visits by patients. “Emergency rooms provide excellent care, however, I’ve seen patients wait three hours and spend countless dollars when they have a
