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Valparaiso Health Center
Valparaiso Health Center
3800 St. Mary Drive
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
219-286-3700
Open Daily – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Immediate Care Center
No appointment necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
219-286-3707
Open Daily – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
At 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, 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
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.
The center also features the most advanced diagnostic imaging services available. The MRI service offers patient-adaptive technology and a spacious open bore that provides the highest quality images with the shortest possible exam times. The 64-slice CT scanner also offers a larger gantry opening and higher weight capacity, along with technology that provides high image quality at half the radiation dose.
"We've given every consideration to patient comfort while at the same time providing our physicians with the image quality they require," says Rose Garcia, vice president of diagnostic and therapeutic services for Community Healthcare System.
A highlight of the imaging technology available at the center is the new 3-D mammography system at the Women's Diagnostic Center. The system allows physicians to see much more clearly the masses and distortions associated with cancers. Three-dimensional mammography enhances the traditional 2-D methods, often identifying other precancerous indications more easily.
"All images are read by a dedicated breast radiologist," adds Donna Faitak, mammography supervisor and certifi ed breast health navigator. "And we are still able to offer same-day results to patients, which helps alleviate some of the stress associated with these procedures."
Rounding out the array of technological advancements available to patients, the Valparaiso Health Center is also home to specialists in family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology, neurology, weight loss and bariatric medicine, and integrative medicine. A comprehensive clinical lab is also on-site, as well as a 2,000-square-foot outpatient rehabilitation and physical therapy area.
The Valparaiso Health Center also offers two conference rooms for educational presentations and support group meetings, a health information resource center, a café and a healing garden.
