SAMC expands program to Franciscan Point
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For some, the term “time share’’ connotes thoughts of pushy sales people trying to sell vacation condos at high-pressure meetings that draw audiences with guarantees of free, expensive prizes.
But at Saint Anthony Medical Center’s Franciscan Point, time share means time and cost savings and sharing of quality care.
Timothy Mullally, DO, is the first physician to occupy the new time share location, which allows doctors to expand their practices by renting space and having the option of using their staffs, or those provided by the hospital, during scheduled times each week.
Deborah Nelson, vice president-support services for Franciscan Physicians Network, which oversees the program, calls time share a “turn-key’’ operation. “This program makes it easily accessible for doctors to go into other markets without worrying about costs of staff and equipment or supplies. We can provide those at a reasonable cost, or they can bring their own staffs,’’ Nelson said. “We’re excited about offering this opportunity.’’
Mullally, who is certified in family practice and sports medicine, has for 3-½ years been based at Franciscan Physicians Network’s Demotte location. He also has been a medical director for the Sports Medicine Institute at Franciscan Point for more than a year. Now, he occupies a time share office on the second floor at Franciscan Point, where he sees patients from 3 to 6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays.
But at Saint Anthony Medical Center’s Franciscan Point, time share means time and cost savings and sharing of quality care.
Timothy Mullally, DO, is the first physician to occupy the new time share location, which allows doctors to expand their practices by renting space and having the option of using their staffs, or those provided by the hospital, during scheduled times each week.
Deborah Nelson, vice president-support services for Franciscan Physicians Network, which oversees the program, calls time share a “turn-key’’ operation. “This program makes it easily accessible for doctors to go into other markets without worrying about costs of staff and equipment or supplies. We can provide those at a reasonable cost, or they can bring their own staffs,’’ Nelson said. “We’re excited about offering this opportunity.’’
Mullally, who is certified in family practice and sports medicine, has for 3-½ years been based at Franciscan Physicians Network’s Demotte location. He also has been a medical director for the Sports Medicine Institute at Franciscan Point for more than a year. Now, he occupies a time share office on the second floor at Franciscan Point, where he sees patients from 3 to 6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays.
“This is a needed service that provides convenience for the community, with which we have a close relationship,’’ said Mullally, who also serves as team doctor for the Crown Point High School football team.
Mullally mostly treats high-school athletes who suffer various injuries and “lumps and bumps,’’ as well as “weekend warriors’’ and people of all ages.
“We want to get people back to their previous health and function fast,’’ he said, adding the new facility provides “rapid availability and prompt care.’’ The office offers orthopedic, x-ray and casting services and has three exam rooms.
Dr. Timothy Mullally can be reached at (219) 662-5530.
Mullally mostly treats high-school athletes who suffer various injuries and “lumps and bumps,’’ as well as “weekend warriors’’ and people of all ages.
“We want to get people back to their previous health and function fast,’’ he said, adding the new facility provides “rapid availability and prompt care.’’ The office offers orthopedic, x-ray and casting services and has three exam rooms.
Dr. Timothy Mullally can be reached at (219) 662-5530.
Besides the Sports Medicine Institute and time share offices, Franciscan Point, Saint Anthony’s new outpatient treatment complex, offers EXPRESSCare (immediate care for nonemergency cases), physical, occupational and speech therapy, a WorkingWell occupational health program, diagnostic imaging and physicians offices where family medicine, internal medicine, sports medicine and orthopedics services are provided.
Franciscan Point is located at 12800 Mississippi Parkway (about one-half mile east of Interstate 65, south of U.S. 231).
Franciscan Physicians Network has offered the time share program for about 10 years and has other locations in Crown Point and in Valparaiso.
For more information on the program, call Deborah Nelson at (219) 681-6993.
Franciscan Point is located at 12800 Mississippi Parkway (about one-half mile east of Interstate 65, south of U.S. 231).
Franciscan Physicians Network has offered the time share program for about 10 years and has other locations in Crown Point and in Valparaiso.
For more information on the program, call Deborah Nelson at (219) 681-6993.
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