Stephen Cook, MD, Cardiologist in Indianapolis, Indiana

Stephen Cook, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist with Franciscan Physician Network Indiana Heart Physicians. Dr. Cook received his training at Boston University School of Medicine in Boston. He completed his residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. He completed fellowships in cardiovascular medicine and pediatric cardiology at The Heart… Continue reading Stephen Cook, MD, Cardiologist in Indianapolis, Indiana

Jason T Fitzgerald, MD, Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Crown Point

Dr. Jason Fitzgerald is a cardiothoracic surgeon with Franciscan Physician Network. His office location and phone number are: 1205 South Main Street Suite 101 Crown Point, IN 46307 To make an appointment, call (219) 662-0077. Physician Profile Link: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/find-a-doctor/physician/jason-fitzgerald-1851372346 Our doctors will hear you now. Franciscan Physician Network provides convenient, comprehensive care for your entire… Continue reading Jason T Fitzgerald, MD, Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Crown Point

Transplant Games of America

Bruce Gilham received the gift of life when he underwent heart transplant surgery. Now he’s winning medals at the Transplant Games of America and living a life full of gratitude.

Amy Hallow, NP, Cardiology Nurse Practitioner in Munster

Amy Hallow, NP, is a nurse practitioner specializing in cardiology with Franciscan Physician Network Munster Cardiology. Her office location and phone number are: 701 Superior Avenue Suite J Munster, IN 46321 To make an appointment, call (219) 934-4080. Physician Profile Link: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/find-a-doctor/amy-hallow-1871260281 Our doctors will hear you now. Franciscan Physician Network provides convenient, comprehensive care… Continue reading Amy Hallow, NP, Cardiology Nurse Practitioner in Munster

Westfield (Indiana) Safety Festival – CPR Dance

St.Vincent Carmel Hospital sponsored this year’s Westfield Safety Festival. The hospital provided health education and screenings. Several thousand local families attended the festival and learned about home and personal safety issues. One safety demonstration received special attention from attendees. Hospital nurse and American Heart Association coordinator, Joyce Jobs, demonstrated CPR techniques for the crowd. Rather… Continue reading Westfield (Indiana) Safety Festival – CPR Dance

St.Vincent Heart Center of Indiana – 30 Second Commercial

Perhaps it’s no surprise that here in the great American heartland, St.Vincent has assembled an extraordinary program focused on one goal: providing the best heart care in Indiana. Period. And it’s working.

Heart Surgery in the Time of ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery)

In this one-hour presentation, Marc Gerdisch, MD, FACS, FACC, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon with Cardiac Surgery Associates who chooses to practice at Franciscan Health, discusses how the use of new pain control methods, new sternum securing devices, and nutrition and fitness suggestions prior to surgery can come together to result in shorter hospital stays, less… Continue reading Heart Surgery in the Time of ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery)

Reid Health_Larry Harter_WATCHMAN testimonial_:15

Greenville, OH resident Larry Harter started experiencing lightheadedness and fatigue while working on his local construction job. His wife insisted he visit the hospital where it was determined that Larry had atrial fibrillation. After years of living on blood thinners, Larry decided to pursue the WATCHMAN procedure with the help of care under Dr. Henry… Continue reading Reid Health_Larry Harter_WATCHMAN testimonial_:15