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The Franciscan Health Foundation of Northern Indiana thanks CAPTRUST for its recent donations totaling $4,166 in support of the Franciscan Health Michigan City Prenatal Assistance Program for vulnerable mothers with children under the age of one. “One of CAPTRUST’s core values is community and with that is our responsibility to share our time, money and energy within the communities in which we work,” said Kelly Shikany, vice president and financial advisor for CAPTRUST Chesterton. “By partnering with the Franciscan Health Foundation and supporting the Michigan City Prenatal Assistance Program, we are able to enrich the lives of local newborns who need our support.” Since 2020, CAPTRUST’s financial contributions have also benefitted Franciscan Health Michigan City’s Center of Hope sexual assault survivors program and the backpack program, which provides backpacks full of school supplies to local children living in shelters. “We are so grateful for Kelly’s passion for our community programs and for the generous support from CAPTRUST over the years,” Franciscan Health Foundation of Northern Indiana Director of Development Debbie Tatum said. “They truly embody what it means to give back and bless others.” Contributions to the Franciscan Health Foundation to support these and other programs can be made online. More information is available at https://lnkd.in/gqxwRuxz or by calling 219-661-3401. Read more. https://lnkd.in/epAfs8Zs

Ryan Misek, DO, became Franciscan Health Crown Point’s new vice president of medical affairs on April 1. Dr. Misek, an emergency medicine physician, earned his B.S. degree from Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Ill. and his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Midwestern University/Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove, Ill. He completed his internship and residency at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields and joined the medical staff at Franciscan Health Crown Point in 2015. Dr. Misek was assistant medical director of the emergency department from 2020 to 2021 and has served as medical director of the emergency department since June 2021. As a member of the medical staff, he served as department of medicine chairman from 2022 to 2023 and as vice president of the medical staff in 2024. “It has been my honor to work side by side with the remarkable medical staff at Franciscan Health Crown Point since 2015 and I’m thrilled to be able to now serve in this new role,” Dr. Misek said. “I look forward to the work we will do together in our Franciscan tradition to serve our patients and the community at large at this new, state-of-the-art hospital.” Dr. Misek was appointed a clinical assistant professor at Midwestern University, where he has been the emergency medicine course director since 2017. He is also involved in graduate medical education and has been core faculty with the Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Emergency Medicine Residency Program since 2015. “Ryan is a well-respected member of our medical staff and has been emergency room medical director, a member of our medical staff leadership and our Ethics Committee over the past few years,” Franciscan Health Crown Point President and CEO Dr. Daniel McCormick said. “I am looking forward to him joining the leadership team and applying his talents and clinical skills for the betterment of all patients and families at Franciscan Health Crown Point.” #WeAreFranciscan

Justin Kats has been named the new chief financial officer for Franciscan Health Crown Point and Franciscan Health Michigan City. Kats recently served as the executive director/system controller for UChicago Medicine for 10 years and previously served as manager for audit services for Crowe Horwath, LLP for 10 years. “I am excited to join Franciscan Alliance, its mission and the wonderful individuals that serve their community and each other,” Kats said. “I am looking forward to engaging with the leadership teams in Crown Point and Michigan City as they seek to provide high quality care impacting lives across the broader region.” Kats earned his B.S. degree in accounting from Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, Ill. and his MBA from Purdue University Calumet in Hammond. He is a certified public accountant and a chartered global management accountant. He is also an active member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association. “We are excited to have Justin join our Franciscan Health team,” Franciscan Health Michigan City President and CEO Dean Mazzoni said. “He brings to the CFO role great training and experience, and he and his family reside in the community we serve. He is a great addition and we look forward to working with him to expand access to high quality, Franciscan health care throughout Northwest Indiana.” #WeAreFranciscan

Gordon Grindstaff is not one to ask for help, but he knew he could not face the challenge of being the lone caregiver for his wife, Carole. For the Indianapolis-area couple, who have been married for nearly 60 years, Franciscan Health’s Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) has been a game changer. Carole has vascular dementia and had a stroke several years ago. She attends the PACE Day Center five days a week for four hours each day. “The fact that she has some personal attention paid to her every day is wonderful,” Gordon said. “They look after her health a lot more closely than her general practice doctor can, because they see her every day. Also, the clinic is right there if something needs to be looked at. “Carole has four hours a day that are filled with interactions with others and activities, which is great,” Gordon added. “That relieves me of some stress and provides her with professional care and help.” Gordon, who takes part in an outside support group once a month, is quick to sing the praises of the PACE program and encourages anyone in a similar situation to look into it. Learn more about Franciscan’s PACE programs at https://lnkd.in/gGuUDSh7.

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a full-time Board Certified/Board Eligible Oncology Hematology physician to join us at our multi-disciplinary cancer center at Franciscan Health Crown Point located in Crown Point, Indiana. • Flexible full-time schedule • Average outpatient volume: 8 – 10 patients per day • Average inpatient volume: 3 patients per day • Collegial team of specialists Crown Point in Lake County, Indiana is a desirable community in which to live and work. Northwest Indiana has a reasonable cost of living, is family-friendly with award-winning schools. Crown Point has a hometown atmosphere, with its historic downtown square, numerous unique shops, parks, golf courses, and other scenic locales. Crown Point is in close proximity to Chicago, Lake Michigan beaches, area waterparks, and much more. Whether you are living on the lake or inland, Crown Point offers a little piece of paradise for everyone. Learn More About This Fantastic Opportunity! https://lnkd.in/g5inyhqx For more information, contact Physician & Provider Services. practice@franciscanalliance.org

Franciscan Health Crown Point administrators and staff joined representatives from Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network, VisionFirst - Indiana Lions Eye Bank, Life Line Stem Cell, donor families and organ recipients for the National Donate Life Month celebration and remembrance in the St. Joseph Chapel on Tuesday. The annual ceremony honors donors and their families while celebrating those who live on through their gifts of life.

Franciscan Health cardiologist Anthony Bashall, MD, and residency associate director Stacey Lockard, MD, will present "The Cardiometabolic Patient's Journey To Wellness," a virtual lunch and learn, at noon EST April 25. Register online: https://bit.ly/3Jr2bJf

Happy Physician and Provider Recruitment Professionals Week to the skilled and dedicated recruitment professionals at Franciscan Health! Your efforts bring talented providers to patients in need and allow us to confidently show that we are Franciscan. #PPRPWeek #WeAreFranciscan

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a full-time Board Eligible/Board Certified physician who will practice quality medicine, is friendly and caring, and will provide excellent patient care to join our group at Franciscan ExpressCare and WorkingWell in Indianapolis. • Clinic Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. & Saturday – Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. • Weekend and Holiday schedule rotations • Will rotate between urgent care facilities • 3.5 – 5 patients treated per hour on average • Flexible scheduling • Must be DOT Certified or willing to become • Great collaboration with other Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers • Outreach to Indianapolis and surrounding areas • Electronic health record system customized for urgent care • Lab and X-Ray onsite • Telehealth is offered Indianapolis, Indiana’s capital city, is in the heart of it all. Whether you are looking for a quiet suburban feel or the hustle and bustle of living in downtown, Indianapolis offers an affordable cost of living with excellent school options. Indianapolis continues to grow with thriving businesses and retailers, a strong corporate base, talented workforce, robust convention/hospitality market, and a quickly expanding residential community with a superb quality of life. Learn More About This Fantastic Opportunity! https://lnkd.in/gHe_XyMW For more information, contact Physician & Provider Services. practice@franciscanalliance.org

Patients in Lafayette now have the opportunity for earlier lung cancer diagnosis, thanks to the new Intuitive Surgical Ion robotic bronchoscopy platform recently installed at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. This new technology will enhance the comprehensive lung cancer program at the newly opened Franciscan Health Cancer Center Lafayette, providing earlier detection of lung cancer. “The Ion robotic bronchoscopy platform is a great resource for our lung cancer program at Franciscan Health Cancer Center Lafayette,” said Terry Wilson, Franciscan Health Western Indiana president and CEO. “This cutting-edge procedure provides another tool to our outstanding multidisciplinary team can utilize to support our patients.” The efficiency of the tool helps lessen patient stress. The patient is able to receive the diagnosis and the stage of the cancer right away, saving time, and allowing the care team to formulate a treatment plan quicker. Performing the procedure at Franciscan Health Lafayette East are Franciscan Physician Network pulmonologists: Dr. Salim Abou Jaoude, Dr. Mazen Alakhras and Dr. Imad Khadra. “The Ion platform offers the option to reach small nodules that are in the peripheral of the lung, without having to stick a needle from outside the lung, which can increase the risk of collapsing the lung and having complications,” said Dr. Abou Jaoude. “Even small nodules, smaller than one centimeter, can be reached with ease with the Ion bronchoscope. It is very important to try to catch lung cancer early and the Ion platform provides that.” Franciscan Health Indianapolis was the first hospital in the state to introduce robotic bronchoscopy in 2019. Franciscan Health Munster and Crown Point added the technology in 2022, followed by Franciscan Health Michigan City and Olympia Fields, Illinois in 2023. Read more. https://lnkd.in/esqQK77K