Heart specialist joins Franciscan in Michigan City
Dr. Tansel Turgut, a heart specialist, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Michigan City, according to a release.
Turgut earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University School of Medicine in Ankara, Turkey. He completed his internal medicine residency at State University of New York at Buffalo, his cardiology fellowship at Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation in New Orleans and his fellowship in interventional cardiology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, the release said.
He is accepting new patients at the Franciscan Health Heart Center, at 3500 Franciscan Way, which is adjacent to Franciscan Health Michigan City hospital. Call 219-878-8200.
Indiana Grown awards $25,000 in grants
Indiana Grown, the state’s agricultural marketing initiative, has announced seven members, including one from Merrillville, recently received a total of $25,000 in grant funding to promote their products at trade shows nationwide, according to a release.
Grants were awarded to businesses with commercially ready products who want to expand, the release said.
The winners included: Tell City Pretzels, Tell City; Tulip Tree Creamery, Indianapolis; Bee Great, Churubusco; Cute as a Cupcake, Merrillville; Smoking Goose, Indianapolis; Market Square Popcorn, Indianapolis and Old Major Market, also from Indianapolis.
Tulip Tree Creamery and Smoking Goose will be using the funding to attend the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City. Other winners will be attending the National Restaurant Show in Chicago and the Snacks and Sweets Expo in Indianapolis, the release said.
Lake County Forever campaign growing
Legacy Foundation officials recently announced that the Lake County Forever campaign has moved beyond the 80% point of its $1.9 million goal, according to a release. The campaign is driven by a promise from Lilly Endowment Inc., which will donate $2 for every $1 raised through Lake County Forever, tripling every donation.
By the end of June, the campaign hopes to raise $5.8 million for area nonprofits. The money will go toward unrestricted funds, which go directly to nonprofits that address community needs throughout Lake County, the release said.
For more information, visit legacyfdn.org.
CLH names new director of operations
Longtime firm member Stephanie Russell has been named director of operations for CLH, CPAs & Consultants in Michigan City, according to a release.
Russell joined CLH in 2000 through the Michigan City High School inter-cooperative work program. She started at the firm as a file clerk and advanced through every administrative position within CLH, the release said.
In her new role, Russell is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the firm, developing and improving business, recruiting and pipeline growth strategies, fostering strong relationships internally and assisting staff in providing outstanding client services, the release said.
She is active with several professional organizations, including the Lakeshore SHRM and International SHRM and is a member of the Michigan City Chamber of Commerce’s Education Committee.
Geriatric emergency department care accredited
Franciscan Health Crown Point recently earned the bronze standard Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), according to a release.
The program recognizes emergency departments that provide excellent care to older adults. The voluntary program provides specific target criteria and goals for emergency clinicians and administrators, the release said.
Franciscan Health Crown Point is located at 12750 St. Francis Drive at the intersection of Interstate 65 and U.S. 231. More information is available online at www.franciscanhealth.org or by phone at 219-738-2100.
