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The American College of Cardiology has recognized Franciscan Health Munster for its demonstrated expertise and commitment to treating patients with chest pain. Franciscan Health Munster was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. “I congratulate and thank everyone at Franciscan Health Munster who played a role in achieving this accreditation,” said Franciscan Health Munster Chest Pain Program Coordinator Heather Georgeff, BSN, RN. “I know personally of the hard work and dedication they provide to our patients. Area residents can rest easier knowing they will receive expert care when they need it most.” https://lnkd.in/g3n9xYwA

Franciscan Health and Cathedral High School in Indianapolis have joined together to form the all-new School Health Partnership. Starting this summer, Franciscan will be providing a range of health services to Cathedral students, including sports medicine, strength and conditioning and a school nurse. https://lnkd.in/eAkEDaB7

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FPN FEATURED OPPORTUNITY – UROLOGY IN DYER, INDIANA! Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Urologist to join our well-established practice at Franciscan Physician Network Dyer in northwest Indiana. • Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; includes hospital rounding • Weekday Call: 1:4; Will cover other physicians’ patients • Weekend & Holiday Call: 1:4 • Robotic/Laparoscopic experience is preferred • Average outpatient volumes: 20 - 25 patients per day • Average inpatient volume: 5 – 10 patients per day Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana and Illinois. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients. For more information, contact Physician & Provider Services. [email protected] Learn More About This Fantastic Opportunity! https://lnkd.in/gf8rbrts

“I really felt like my purpose had ended,” said Deanna Frank, 74, of Crown Point. “I couldn’t breathe or walk more than 50 feet before I had to sit down. I’d get up in the morning, walk into the living room and have to sit so I could breathe.” Cardiothoracic surgeon J. Michael Tuchek, DO, FACS, diagnosed Deanna with severe aortic stenosis and scheduled her for TAVR surgery at Franciscan Health Crown Point. During the procedure, Dr. Tuchek placed an artificial valve inside the diseased valve using a catheter without needing to open Deanna's chest or use a heart/lung machine, all while allowing her heart to continue to beat. “The next day, I was sitting up straight in bed at the hospital and I said, ‘I can breathe,’” said Deanna, the first patient to undergo the to undergo the TAVR procedure at Franciscan Health Crown Point. “A nurse came in and asked me if I’d like to go for a walk in the hall with him. It was the day after my surgery and I walked over 700 feet without stopping. I hadn’t done that in three and a half years.” Deanna said she is looking forward to playing with her grandkids, walking and participating in social gatherings again as a result of her surgery. She was so happy with the outcome of her surgery, she had a T-shirt made with “Ask Me About TAVR” on the front and “In the care of Dr. J. Michael Tuchek” on the back. “I’m literally going to be a walking billboard for this TAVR procedure,” she said. “Words can never begin to express how thankful I am to Dr. Tuchek and Franciscan for giving me my life back.”

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"We know that AEDs save lives, especially when placed in first responder vehicles," said Julie West, founder of the Play for Jake Foundation. "We also know that AEDs require continued maintenance, which is why this race is so important. Our community's participation will ensure all patrol cars have access to new batteries and new defibrillation pads exactly when they're needed." Franciscan Health Michigan City is teaming up with Bolt for the Heart and the Play for Jake Foundation for the annual 5k family walk/run to raise funds for maintaining life-saving AEDs in law enforcement vehicles. The Play for Jake Foundation and Bolt for the Heart 5K is scheduled to take place at 8 a.m. on July 27 during Lakefest at Fox Memorial Park’s Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater on Truesdale Avenue in La Porte. “These hometown heroes are usually the first to a scene and if they have all the equipment that they need such as an AED, lives will certainly be saved,” Bolt for the Heart Founder Pierre Twer said. “We thank Play for Jake and Franciscan Health for their continued sponsorship and support of this event.” “We are continuing to save lives together in the communities we serve,” Mazzoni said. “Franciscan Health Michigan City is honored to again be a part of this important event.” For more information on the Play for Jake/Bolt for the Heart run, to register for the event or to donate, go to www.boltfortheheart.com.

A new Franciscan Health building housing a variety of services is now open in the City of La Porte. The building at 400 Legacy Plaza West houses a Franciscan Physician Network orthopedic surgeon's office, a Franciscan WorkingWell location and a HEALTHeACCESS office. https://lnkd.in/eMFJv7jf

Franciscan Health Dyer and Olympia Fields named Bariatric Centers Of Excellence by Optum. https://lnkd.in/e3yuRQGr

The National Eucharistic Marian route is one of four pilgrimages that will converge in Indianapolis later this month for the National Eucharistic Congress, part of an effort by the United States Council of Catholic Bishops to increase faith in the true presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. As the pilgrimage made its way from Lake Itasca, Minn., through the Diocese of Gary, pilgrims held a eucharistic procession to the chapel of Franciscan Health Michigan City on Thursday for benediction, adoration and prayers.