News from September 2024

Natalya Mather joins Franciscan Physician Network at Franklin Township Family Medicine

Natalya Mather, MD, has joined the Franciscan Physician Network Franklin Township Family Medicine and is now accepting new patients.

Padmaja Sanaka joins Franciscan Physician Network in Winfield

Board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist Padmaja Sanaka, MD, has joined the Franciscan Physician Network and is now accepting new patients in Winfield.

Nurse practitioner Kelsey House joins Franciscan Physician Network Cardiology Logansport

Kelsey House, a board-certified nurse practitioner, has joined the Franciscan Physician Network Cardiology Logansport.

Francisican health earns reaccreditation for cardiovascular & pulmonary rehab

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields' cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs have earned reaccreditation by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).

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Franciscan Health debuts photon-counting CT scanner enhancing diagnostic capabilities

Franciscan Health Indianapolis recently became the first hospital in Indiana to debut the NAEOTOM Alpha with Quantum Technology, the world's first photon-counting CT scanner produced by Siemens Healthineers. Currently, Franciscan Health Indianapolis is the only hospital in the state utilizing this equipment.

Understanding John the Baptist's role in heralding God's Kingdom

The four gospels in the New Testament emphasize that "The Kingdom of God" is central to Jesus's ministry. In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus begins his public ministry with, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (Mark 1:15). Similarly, in Matthew 4:17, he declares, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Luke 4:43 records Jesus saying, “It is necessary for me to proclaim the good news about the kingdom of God to the other towns also because I was sent for this purpose.” Although less frequent in John's Gospel,...

Vascular surgeon joins Franciscan Physician Network in Michigan City

Patrick Albert, MD, Joins Franciscan Physician Network in Michigan City

Dr. Megan Locke joins Franciscan Physician Network Heartland Crossing Pediatrics

Megan Locke, DO, has joined Franciscan Physician Network Heartland Crossing Pediatrics in Mooresville and is now seeing new patients.

Franciscan WorkingWell expands clinic in Lafayette adding exam rooms and staff

Franciscan WorkingWell and HEALTHeACCESS recently expanded their clinic in Lafayette, Indiana. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

Brenda Denice Rosales purchases 1413 Fox Hound Trail, Beecher, appraised at $210,000

A property at 1413 Fox Hound Trail, Beecher was sold on Sept. 11 by Joseph M Radtke for $210,000. The buyer was Brenda Denice Rosales.

Franciscan Health receives breakthrough recognition from KLAS Research

Franciscan Health has recently been honored with the 2024 KLAS Arch Collaborative EHR (Electronic Health Record) Experience Breakthrough Recognition from KLAS Research.

318 Lilac Drive, Beecher purchased by Catherine Lara

A property at 318 Lilac Drive, Beecher was sold on Aug. 27 by Chris Beard for $412,000. The buyer was Catherine Lara.

Franciscan Health hosts community baby shower for new and expectant mothers

Franciscan Health, in collaboration with the Montgomery County Health Department, recently hosted a community baby shower at the Montgomery County 4-H Fairgrounds in Crawfordsville.

Zachary Lundy joins Franciscan Physician Network CityWay Family Medicine

Zachary Lundy, DO, has joined the team at Franciscan Physician Network CityWay Family Medicine and is now accepting new patients.

371 Tramore Ave., Beecher sold by Gary Wolke

On Sept. 19, Charles A. and Bridget K. Karl purchased a property at 371 Tramore Ave., Beecher from Gary Wolke.

Franciscan Health breaks ground on new cancer center with $30M donation

Franciscan Health Crown Point has initiated construction on The Dean and Barbara White Cancer Center. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on Monday, included a blessing by The Most Rev. Robert McClory, bishop of the Diocese of Gary.

Pediatrician Alicia Boykin joins Franciscan Physician Network in Munster

Board-certified pediatrician Alicia Boykin, MD, has joined the Franciscan Physician Network in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Boykin is now accepting new patients.

Average cost per gallon of premium gas falls in ZIP Code 60401 during week ending Sept. 21

Drivers in ZIP Code 60401 paid an average of $4.09 per gallon of premium gas in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Both gas stations in ZIP Code 60401 offered the same price for premium gas in week ending Sep. 21

The lowest price of premium gas in ZIP Code 60401 was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sep. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in ZIP Code 60401 had the cheapest midgrade gas in the area in week ending Sep. 21

The lowest price of midgrade gas in ZIP Code 60401 was found at one gas station in the week ending Sep. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.