I am proud to say that our new St. Clare Health Clinic, which has been years in the making, opened its doors in May to continue the service it has offered since 1996 – assisting underprivileged area residents.
The full story appears inside our In-Touch Magazine, but let me present some highlights.
The new complex, built on the site of the former Crown Point Clinic at 21121 S. Indiana Ave., also is home to our Prenatal Assistance Program, which also serves the less fortunate in our area. That program began in 2002.
Since their inception, both programs have aided thousands of Northwest Indiana residents, who otherwise may not have found help.
Now, those services only will improve, with a spacious, state-of-the-art facility that will accommodate the mostly volunteer staffs – including doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners and others – who give of their time and talents.
The economic woes of the last couple of years have led more people to seek our services. Some are reluctant. They may be out-of-work professionals or skilled workers who never had been without insurance and hesitate to request assistance – proud people. But, I’m happy to report those who do ask do not regret it.
In some cases, it is a matter of keeping them on medications or providing treatment they otherwise could not afford for chronic illnesses.
Others benefit from the food pantry, through patient education services, health screenings and physical exams.
The Prenatal Program provides expectant mothers assistance in obtaining community and hospital resources. They also know they are not alone, since the staff provides regular and supportive contact during the pregnancy. There even is baby clothing available.
What’s more, Saint Anthony’s service offerings for newborns and their families will be boosted this fall by the opening of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, which will mean better care for premature or ill newborns and less stress for their families. The unit, which will be staffed by neonatalogists and specially trained nurses, will reduce the number of cases requiring transfer to other hospitals.
Families no longer need endure the separation trauma a transfer can bring.
Helping those who are in difficulty, be it medical, personal, spiritual or financial, is our mission. One of the Franciscan Values, by which we abide, is Compassionate Concern, along with Fidelity to Mission, Respect for Life, Christian Stewardship and Joyful Service.
We forever will hold true to those values, putting the best interests of our patients and the community above all else.
The full story appears inside our In-Touch Magazine, but let me present some highlights.
The new complex, built on the site of the former Crown Point Clinic at 21121 S. Indiana Ave., also is home to our Prenatal Assistance Program, which also serves the less fortunate in our area. That program began in 2002.
Since their inception, both programs have aided thousands of Northwest Indiana residents, who otherwise may not have found help.
Now, those services only will improve, with a spacious, state-of-the-art facility that will accommodate the mostly volunteer staffs – including doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners and others – who give of their time and talents.
The economic woes of the last couple of years have led more people to seek our services. Some are reluctant. They may be out-of-work professionals or skilled workers who never had been without insurance and hesitate to request assistance – proud people. But, I’m happy to report those who do ask do not regret it.
In some cases, it is a matter of keeping them on medications or providing treatment they otherwise could not afford for chronic illnesses.
Others benefit from the food pantry, through patient education services, health screenings and physical exams.
The Prenatal Program provides expectant mothers assistance in obtaining community and hospital resources. They also know they are not alone, since the staff provides regular and supportive contact during the pregnancy. There even is baby clothing available.
What’s more, Saint Anthony’s service offerings for newborns and their families will be boosted this fall by the opening of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, which will mean better care for premature or ill newborns and less stress for their families. The unit, which will be staffed by neonatalogists and specially trained nurses, will reduce the number of cases requiring transfer to other hospitals.
Families no longer need endure the separation trauma a transfer can bring.
Helping those who are in difficulty, be it medical, personal, spiritual or financial, is our mission. One of the Franciscan Values, by which we abide, is Compassionate Concern, along with Fidelity to Mission, Respect for Life, Christian Stewardship and Joyful Service.
We forever will hold true to those values, putting the best interests of our patients and the community above all else.
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