Beyond Hospital Walls
St. Catherine Hospital is committed to providing the highest quality healthcare to you in a cost-effective way, respecting the dignity of the individual and serving the needs of all people -- including the poor and disadvantaged. Health and wellness initiatives of our 211-bed acute care hospital reach well into the East Chicago community and the neighboring cities of Hammond, Whiting and Gary.
St. Catherine Hospital offers free blood pressure screenings, physician presentations, symposiums and health fairs throughout the year.
Outpatient services, support and wellness initiatives are also offered through:
- Behavioral Health Services intensive outpatient program: 4320 Fir St., East Chicago.
- Hessville Family Care Center for family care and women's wellness needs: 3432-169th St., Hammond.
- Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Center assessments and free consultation to individuals on their risk of developing cardiovascular disease or diabetes: 7217 Indianapolis Blvd., Hammond.
- Center for Diabetes programs for at-risk patients on preventing and self-managing the disease: 4321 Fir St., East Chicago.
- Outpatient Retail Pharmacy services offering low cost prescriptions, personal medication consultations and routine vaccinations for patients and the public: 4320 Fir St., East Chicago.
- Well Walker's Club for adults seeking camaraderie, exercise and tips on nutrition, new treatments and wellness.
Good Health Through Collaboration
St. Catherine Hospital's community health priority areas include: Diabetes, Heart Disease & Stroke, Nutrition and Weight, Infant & Child Health and Mental Health.
Hospital staff and the Family Birthing Center has formed strong partnerships with organizations to help ensure moms and their babies have a healthy first start in life. As we pay close attention to keeping moms and their babies safe, we also recognize the need to serve our aging population and the behavioral health needs across Northwest Indiana through mental health and suicide prevention awareness events.
The hospital operates a Fitness Center for the public through a low-cost membership program aimed at preventing diabetes, heart disease and obesity. The Fitness Center offerings include a muscle strengthening class and SilverSneakers, a Medicare-driven fitness program for seniors.
Click here to learn more about our community outreach programs and classes.
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