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A doula is a trained professional who provides continuous, physical, emotional and informational support to birthing families before, during and just after childbirth. "A doula is part of the birthing team to give that continuous support through the entire process as an additional coach, someone who can explain what's happening. Having a doula at the birth makes a huge difference in birth outcomes and a greater satisfaction with the overall birth experience," said Louise Albrecht-Mallinger, CD-BDT, doula program coordinator for 22 years at Franciscan Health Crown Point. "A doula doesn't replace your partner or doctor." A certified doula, childbirth educator, and an approved trainer through DONA International, Albrecht-Mallinger runs the doula volunteer program at Franciscan Health Crown Point and leads doula training three times each year as a DONA International approved doula. The next training will be in June. "It is a four-day, in-person, highly interactive, hands-on training," Albrecht-Mallinger said. “We cover lots of things in the training about the roles and responsibilities, the benefits of doulas along with code of ethics and standards of practice. "During training, we sharpen our communication skills by using and understanding things that block communication, using reflective listening skills, the causes or effects of pain, how we can use comfort measures, physical and emotional and provide informational support to our families during the birthing experience. We perform a lot of rehearsal labor support skills, simulated labor and role-playing. It's a lot of fun." For more information, contact louise.albrechtmallinger@franciscanalliance.org or (219) 757-5754. #WeAreFranciscan

The corner of Cumberland Avenue and U.S. 231 in West Lafayette was abuzz with activity this afternoon as shovelfuls of dirt flew, with leaders and staff from Franciscan Health and OrthoIndy breaking ground for the new 44,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Franciscan OrthoIndy Surgery Center. The new facility, expected to be completed in 2025, will feature an orthopedic clinic and surgery center as well as provide orthopedic urgent care, physical therapy and imaging services. “Breaking ground was the first step in the process to bring this great collaboration between Franciscan Health and OrthoIndy to life,” said Terry Wilson, Franciscan Health Western Indiana president and CEO. “We have formed a tremendous partnership with the singular focus of providing best-in-class services and care in a state-of-the-art facility.” Specialties served at the Franciscan OrthoIndy Surgery Center, include: total joint replacement, hand and upper extremity, sports medicine, shoulder, arthroscopy, general orthopedics and foot and lower extremity. Franciscan Health has been a fixture in Greater Lafayette for 148 years with campuses delivering award-winning care across multiple services, including a lauded Sports Medicine program. @

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Not-for-profit organizations that provide health care services to certain at-risk communities may be eligible for up to $10,000 in financial support and in-kind donations from Franciscan Health. Deadline to apply is May 31. https://lnkd.in/eWeSQYCA

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is seeking a Board Certified Academic Urologist to work in our Urology practice located in our hospital ministry Franciscan Health Olympia Fields in Olympia Fields, IL. This physician will mentor medical students and residents. Physician will join our existing busy, established practice. • Ambulatory Clinic Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. • Three days in clinic and two days per week in surgery with dedicated OR time • Many procedures performed in clinic including Cystoscopes, ultrasound, prostate biopsies, BCG, etc. excluding vasectomies • Average outpatient clinic volumes: 15 – 25 per day • Call 1:2 with residents taking first call • Inpatient rounding as needed • Minimum two years teaching and leadership experience Olympia Fields is a suburb of Chicago without the hustle and bustle of living downtown. It offers an affordable cost of living with excellent school options including private and public schools. Park your car and ride the Olympia Fields Metra into downtown Chicago or neighboring cities. Diverse employment base with good commercially insured base of employees. Learn more about this fantastic opportunity! https://lnkd.in/gMwatDNp For more information, contact Physician & Provider Services. practice@franciscanalliance.org

Franciscan Health presents an all-inclusive one-day Medical-Surgical Certification Review Course covering the blueprint for CMSRN certification exam administered by the Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB). This is a great professional development opportunity for nurses preparing to take the medical-surgical certification exam. The class begins at 8 a.m. Aug. 9 at Franciscan Health Indianapolis. In-person and virtual options available. Cost is $100 for the public, $75 for AMSN local chapter members. Call (317) 528-8473. Franciscan Health employees may register at no cost via Learning Compass. Registration ends July 26. Franciscan Health is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Maryland Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission of Accreditation. Contact Hours Awarded: 7.58 No refunds will be given for cancellations or no-shows.

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife to join our group located in Crown Point, IN. Provider will work with a collaborative team of nurse midwives and physicians. • Flexible full-time schedule o Time will be split between clinic and hospital • Daily rounding on post-delivery patients • Common Diagnoses and Procedures o Antepartum and Postpartum care o Pap smears o Breast exams o Annual Wellness Exams o Deliveries • Collegial team • Strong referral base • Support from onsite 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/ecQBqp5H For more information, contact Physician & Provider Services. practice@franciscanalliance.org

Students from Coolspring Elementary School delivered 54 care packages for patients at Franciscan Health Michigan City as part of their Better World Day project. The care packages featured a coloring book of student artwork for patients at Franciscan Health Michigan City to color. Nicole Ward, Coolspring art teacher, led the students in their project and said she was proud of their efforts. “I think it’s a beautiful way to connect to the community,” Ward said. "Hopefully, it will impact the patients in a very positive way.” Better World Day is an annual, national event sponsored by the nonprofit EL Education. Students partner with each other and their local communities on Better World Day to celebrate meaningful student work that positively impacts the world around them.

"The ripple effect from receiving AEDs is going to make our community safer and help save lives," said Kathy Martin of Healthy Communities of Clinton County. With the help of external funding, Franciscan Health Lafayette was able to provide AEDs and CPR training last week to more than 20 area non-profits through the Revive and Survive program. "Of the people with cardiac arrest who receive a shock from an AED in the first minute, 9 out of 10 live," said Serena Johnston, Franciscan Health Education program manager and American Heart Association Training Center coordinator. "A very quick response time is necessary when cardiac arrest occurs and so ensuring that AEDs are immediately accessible in our local communities where people live, work, pray and play is crucial." https://lnkd.in/gfs2iT8x

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Rheumatologist to join our established practice FPN Rheumatology & Osteoporosis Specialists Indianapolis. We are seeking a long-term partnership for a physician interested in establishing their career. Our Indianapolis practice is comprised of two physicians, one advanced practice provider and staff who specialize in the care of patients with arthritis, osteoporosis, and other rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. • Practice Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. • 36 patient contact hours, 4 hours administrative time • Physician will work 4 ½ day week • Call consists of 2-week rotation with rotating holidays, Call 1:3 • Average outpatient volume: 18 - 20 patients per day • Average inpatient volume: 1 – 2 inpatient cases per week on average • Inpatient rounding at Franciscan Health Indianapolis • Dedicated MA support and 1 MA dedicated for prior authorizations for the practice • Opportunity for outreach to Central Indiana Franciscan locations • Strong primary care referral base – over 150 new patient referrals monthly 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. Indianapolis has a large, diverse population with many cultural events and restaurants. Learn more about this fantastic opportunity! https://lnkd.in/ejfgX-ee For more information, contact Physician & Provider Services. practice@franciscanalliance.org