Franciscan Focus Winter/Spring 2012 : Page 2

Franciscan Alliance hospitals stand out with HEARTFELT CARE AND NEW ADVANCEMENTS Dear Neighbors and Friends, It may be chilly outside, but the Franciscan Alliance Northern Indiana hospitals continue to provide the warm, kindred care seen throughout our system for more than 135 years. As the president of Franciscan Physicians Hospital, I’m well acquainted with this cherished spirit. Our hospital is top rated for heart failure treatment and pneumonia care, with our sister hospitals being recognized for myriad clinical accomplishments in these areas and more. I’m excited to announce a few items Franciscan Alliance is bringing to Northwest Indiana in 2012: FRANCISCAN SENIOR PROMISE is a new senior health membership program aimed at providing seniors aged 55 and older benefits and resources to have fun, make friends and maintain a healthy lifestyle. FRANCISCAN OMNI HEALTH & FITNESS-CHESTERTON AND SCHERERVILLE is the new name of our health clubs, after a merger of the formerly named Omni 41 Health and Fitness Connection and Duneland Health and Wellness Institute. This merger provides our communities with a revived spirit through such offerings as new group fitness classes and much more. FRANCISCAN ALLIANCE RECENTLY BECAME A MEMBER AND SPONSOR OF THE WELLNESS COUNCIL OF INDIANA, a move that solidifies our belief in advocacy Franciscan FOCUS WINTER/SPRING 2012 Gene Diamond Chief Executive Officer Franciscan Alliance Northern Indiana Hospitals Barbara H. Greene President Franciscan Physicians Hospital Munster David F. Ruskowski President Franciscan St. Anthony Health Crown Point James T. Callaghan III, M.D., M.B.A. President Franciscan St. Anthony Health Michigan City Thomas J. Gryzbek President Franciscan St. Margaret Health +DPPRQGf'\HU Joe Dejanovic Regional Vice President, Marketing & Communications Julia Huisman, editor Regional Publications Specialist, Marketing & Communications Contributing Writers William Bero Andrew Mullins Graphic Design Paula S. Veronie Franciscan Focus is published quarterly and created by: Franciscan Alliance Regional Marketing & Communications 2050 North Main Street, Suite B Crown Point, IN 46307 219.661.3299 for both workplace and community wellness initiatives. The Wellness Council is dedicated to promoting healthier lifestyles through worksite health promotion activities. SPIRIT OF WOMEN, a new program our region hospitals are offering, will host the Day of Dance on Feb. 12. This inaugural event will give women a fun afternoon of cardiovascular exercise through dance lessons, along with cooking lessons, chair massages and more. Franciscan Physicians Hospital also looks forward to 2012. Our facility is upgrading all of its imaging equipment including MRI, CT and ultrasound. This upgrade includes the Siemens 1.5T Aera MRI, one of the most advanced MRI scanners available, which provides a comfortable setting and more detailed images. We also welcome the move of Dr. Rowland Mbaoma’s oncology infusion clinic from the Franciscan Hammond Clinic Specialty Center location to the hospital, in February. Franciscan Physicians Hospital and the Franciscan Hammond Clinic welcome Dr. Nikhil Pandhi and Dr. John Pomponi, both orthopedic surgeons, who boast a number of accolades in their professions. As leaders in the health care field and followers of the Franciscan Values in each of our facilities, we look forward to bringing continued peace, hope and joy to each of the wonderful people we serve. May God bless you throughout the New Year. Barbara Greene, President Franciscan Physicians Hospital-Munster 2 FRANCISCAN FOCUS Continuing Christ’s Ministry in our Franciscan Tradition

Franciscan Alliance hospitals stand out with HEARTFELT CARE AND NEW ADVANCEMENTS

Barbara Greene

<br /> Dear Neighbors and Friends,<br /> <br /> It may be chilly outside, but the Franciscan Alliance Northern Indiana hospitals continue to provide the warm, kindred care seen throughout our system for more than 135 years.<br /> <br /> As the president of Franciscan Physicians Hospital, I’m well acquainted with this cherished spirit. Our hospital is top rated for heart failure treatment and pneumonia care, with our sister hospitals being recognized for myriad clinical accomplishments in these areas and more. I’m excited to announce a few items Franciscan Alliance is bringing to Northwest Indiana in 2012:<br /> <br /> FRANCISCAN SENIOR PROMISE is a new senior health membership program aimed at providing seniors aged 55 and older benefits and resources to have fun, make friends and maintain a healthy lifestyle.<br /> <br /> FRANCISCAN OMNI HEALTH & FITNESS-CHESTERTON AND SCHERERVILLE is the new name of our health clubs, after a merger of the formerly named Omni 41 Health and Fitness Connection and Duneland Health and Wellness Institute. This merger provides our communities with a revived spirit through such offerings as new group fitness classes and much more.<br /> <br /> FRANCISCAN ALLIANCE RECENTLY BECAME A MEMBER AND SPONSOR OF THE WELLNESS COUNCIL OF INDIANA, a move that solidifies our belief in advocacy for both workplace and community wellness initiatives. The Wellness Council is dedicated to promoting healthier lifestyles through worksite health promotion activities.<br /> <br /> SPIRIT OF WOMEN, a new program our region hospitals are offering, will host the Day of Dance on Feb. 12. This inaugural event will give women a fun afternoon of cardiovascular exercise through dance lessons, along with cooking lessons, chair massages and more.<br /> <br /> Franciscan Physicians Hospital also looks forward to 2012. Our facility is upgrading all of its imaging equipment including MRI, CT and ultrasound. This upgrade includes the Siemens 1.5T Aera MRI, one of the most advanced MRI scanners available, which provides a comfortable setting and more detailed images.<br /> <br /> We also welcome the move of Dr. Rowland Mbaoma’s oncology infusion clinic from the Franciscan Hammond Clinic Specialty Center location to the hospital, in February.<br /> <br /> Franciscan Physicians Hospital and the Franciscan Hammond Clinic welcome Dr. Nikhil Pandhi and Dr. John Pomponi, both orthopedic surgeons, who boast a number of accolades in their professions.<br /> <br /> As leaders in the health care field and followers of the Franciscan Values in each of our facilities, we look forward to bringing continued peace, hope and joy to each of the wonderful people we serve. May God bless you throughout the New Year.

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