St. Anthony Medical Center, Franciscan Point Provide Quality Health Care
St. Anthony Medical Center combines cutting-edge health-care services with a commitment to keep the citizens it serves as healthy as possible. Its new Franciscan Point outpatient care center complements the hospital, making health care in the Crown Point region both accessible and state-of-the-art.
While patients with life-threatening health issues, such as heart attacks or strokes, should still be seen in the hospital emergency room, less serious problems can be addressed by Franciscan Point’s EXPRESSCare. Board-certified physicians staff the facility, where they treat everything from colds and flu to sprains and sports injuries. No appointments are needed, and most insurance plans are accepted. EXPRESSCare is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
In addition to urgent care, patients can receive cutting-edge diagnostic imaging, including CT scans, MRI, X-rays, ultrasound and laboratory services on site. Physical, occupational and speech therapy are available, and patients can also access the Franciscan physician network, which includes specialists in family medicine, internal medicine, sports medicine and orthopedics.
One popular feature of the facility is its outstanding Sports Medicine Institute, which seeks to help physically active people improve their performance, as well as treat and prevent injuries. Saint Anthony’s renowned Athletic Development program is now located at Franciscan Point and headed by famed athletic coach and trainer Frank Eksten, who has worked with Olympians and professional athletes, as well as junior high through college-level players. The athletic-development medicine program is incomparable in northwest Indiana and suburban Chicago.
People moving out of Chicago seeking lower taxes, moderately priced homes and excellent schools – all within an hour’s commute of the big city – also are drawn by the high-quality health care available through St. Anthony.
A dramatic increase in the number of babies delivered at St. Anthony in recent years points to a noticeable influx of young families, and the hospital is focused on promoting good health in the growing community it serves.
In addition to providing top-notch acute care, the hospital provides community education and health screenings, including blood pressure, cholesterol and osteoporosis. In order to better reach residents with those services, the hospital staff sets up portable screening equipment in local churches and school gymnasiums.
St. Anthony is part of the Sisters of St. Francis, a 14-hospital system based in Indiana.
