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SPOTLIGHT ON: St. Mary Medical center Care A New Destination for Valparaiso Health Center offers healing environment for outpatient services A t night, the building is striking against the darkness. Through a wall of windows you can see the warm glow of elegant pendulum lights and the greenery of 12-foot birch trees lined up across the lobby. In daylight, the facility boasts architectural accents that highlight the healing elements of nature. The new $17 million Valparaiso Health Center of St. Mary Medical Center opened recently, leading the way to providing a higher level of care for residents of Valparaiso and its surrounding communities. “The Valparaiso Health Center represents our philosophy of bringing the highest quality services to the communities we serve,” says Janice Ryba, CEO, by MAry Fetsch St. Mary Medical Center. “Not only are we able to provide a comprehensive array of services all in one location, we have them in a space that is designed to be conducive to healing. We are all committed to providing quality, convenience and expertise among beautiful, comfortable surroundings.” Your one-Stop Shop Situated near the intersection of State Road 49 and Burlington Beach Road, the 55,000-square-foot facility offers a “one-stop shop” for patients needing outpatient services. “The Valparaiso Health Center represents Community Healthcare System’s tradition of contributing to a higher quality of life and health to the residents of our communities,” says John Gorski, COO, Community Healthcare System. “As a Northwest Indiana-based not-for-profit healthcare system, we have a commitment to reinvesting in the technologies and services that contribute to the strength and vitality of our neighborhoods and the people we serve.” “We have the advanced technology and breadth of services all under one roof to allow us to accommodate our patients’ needs,” adds Ryba. “The more efficient we can make their visit, the better it is for everyone. It’s all about service and cultivating a positive patient experience, as well as providing outstanding quality and expertise.” Working on Your Schedule St. Mary Medical Center recently celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Valparaiso Health Center. Pictured left to right: John Gorski, COO, Community Healthcare System; Frankie Fesko, president, Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana Board of Directors; William Schenck, president, St. Mary Medical Center Board of Directors; Janice Ryba, CEO, St. Mary Medical Center; Jon Costas, mayor, City of Valparaiso; and Rex Richards, president, Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce. 52 Su m m e r 2 013 A key feature of the new Valparaiso Health Center is the Immediate Care Center, which is open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Staffed by Community Care Network physicians and staff, the Immediate Care Center features eight exam rooms and access to a full array of lab and imaging services right on-site.

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Summer 2013 - Community Healthcare

Vim & Vigor - Summer 2013 - Community Healthcare
Contents
Community Message
A Place for Peace
We’ve Got Your Back
Out of the Shadows
The Ultimate Backto- School Checklist
The Ultimate Backto- School Checklist
Join the Movement
Join the Movement
Stroke Stories
Stroke Stories
5 Steps to Better Bone Health
5 Steps to Better Bone Health
Gut Instinct
Gut Instinct
Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman
Prostate Playbook
Prostate Playbook
The Main Ingredient
The Main Ingredient
Looking Ahead
Looking Ahead
Virtual Health
Virtual Health
SPOTLIGHT ON: St. Catherine Hospital
SPOTLIGHT ON: St. Catherine Hospital
SPOTLIGHT ON: St. Mary Medical Center
SPOTLIGHT ON: St. Mary Medical Center
SPOTLIGHT ON: Community Hospital
SPOTLIGHT ON: Community Hospital
Steps Toward a Cure
Steps Toward a Cure

Vim & Vigor - Summer 2013 - Community Healthcare