EAST CHICAGO
1313 W Chicago Ave.
East Chicago, IN 46312
Toll Free: (888) 580-1060
After Hours: (888) 580-1060
Local Phone: (219) 398-9685
Fax: (219) 398-9695
Medical Hours of Operation:
Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Every other Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
Dental Hours of Operation:
Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED
Lilia Bonilla – Family Nurse Practitioner
Site Medical Director
Lilia is board certified with over 19 years of experience as a highly skilled and dedicated family nurse practitioner. She provides comprehensive care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Lilia has extensive experience in family and adult medicine, women’s health and pediatrics. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and American Nurses Association, and serves as a preceptor and mentor for nurse practitioner residents. Lilia is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Specialties: Family Practice, Women’s Health, Pediatrics
Diana Garcia Burns – Family Nurse Practitioner
Diana has been serving East Chicago for over 30 years. She is experienced in family medicine, emergency medicine, public health and administration. Diana is board certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center and is certified in Advanced Life Support, Pediatric Life Support and Stroke Care. She is currently an instructor for the American Heart Association and a member of the Indiana Nurses Association (INA), American Nurses Association (ANA) and American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Specialties: Emergency Medicine, Public and Environmental Health
Dr. Ed S. Hassan – Internal Medicine
Dr. Hassan has practiced medicine on four continents: Africa, Asia, Europe and North America, giving him a unique perspective on health care. He received additional training in internal medicine at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Hassan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians. He is fluent in English, Spanish and Arabic.
Specialties: Hypertension, Diabetes, Asthma
Jeremy Michaelis – Family Nurse Practitioner
Jeremy’s practice focuses on building a positive relationship with everyone he serves. He partners with his patients to establish trust while providing evidence-based care. Jeremy is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with 5+ years of ICU experience. Prior to Jeremy’s nursing career, he was a touring singer/songwriter, visiting most of the United States. Originally from Canada, Jeremy now calls Northwest Indiana his home along with his wife and three sons.
Specialties: Geriatrics, Preventative Care, Immunizations
Dr. Carl Toren – Pediatrician
Dr. Toren’s practice is focused on the health of children, both for the present and the future. He partners with families to monitor a child’s growth, development, nutrition, and safety, while following expert guidelines for vaccinations and screenings. If sickness comes, he offers comprehensive examinations, tests to discover the cause and then arranges any necessary treatment and follow-up. Dr. Toren is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Specialties: Pediatric Development, Pediatric Nutrition, Immunizations
Bianca Vargas – Family Nurse Practitioner
As a family nurse practitioner, Bianca focuses on promoting good health and helping her patients achieve a healthy lifestyle. She uses health screenings to prevent and maintain chronic diseases and works with patients to monitor disease complications. Bianca received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Purdue University and her Master of Science in Nursing from Indiana University.
Specialties: Women’s Health, Chronic Disease Management, Lifestyle Changes and Management
Jessica Sinclair White – Clinical Pharmacist
As a clinical pharmacist, Jessica focuses on chronic disease management and medication assistance. She is board certified in advanced diabetes management. Jessica takes pride in building trusted relationships with her patients and, as a result, was awarded the Mary Beth Witcher “Patient Advocate” Award in 2021. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Purdue University in 2018 and completed her post-graduate residency at HealthLinc from 2018 to 2019. Jessica serves as a preceptor for HealthLinc’s Pharmacy Residency Program and mentors fourth-year pharmacy students during their experiential year.
Specialties: Diabetes Management, Hypertension, Smoking Cessation
Dr. Firas Adhami – Dentist
Dr. Adhami is committed to alleviating the health disparities of the underserved. He is the recipient of the Excellence in Prosthodontics Award from the American College of Prosthodontics. In May 2016, he published an article in the Journal of the American Dental Association entitled “Soft-tissue calcification on a panoramic radiograph.” Dr. Adhami maintains active memberships in the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Specialties: Extractions, Root Canal Therapy, Prosthodontics
Alex Madrigal – Dental hygienist
Alex is an East Chicago native who loves having the opportunity to give back to her community. She believes that educating her patients is the key to helping them be proactive and maintain their oral health. Alex graduated from Indiana University Northwest’s Dental Hygiene Program and has many years of experience working in both general and private dental practices.
Specialties: Patient Education, Oral Hygiene Promotion
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Lilia Bonilla - Family Nurse Practitioner
Site Medical Director
Lilia Bonilla is the Site Medical Director and a Nurse Practitioner in Family Medicine. She is board certified with over 19 years of experience as a highly skilled and dedicated family nurse practitioner. Lilia provides comprehensive care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. She has extensive experience in family and adult medicine, women’s health and pediatrics. Lilia is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and American Nurses Association. She also serves as a preceptor and mentor for Nurse Practitioner Residents. Lilia is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Specialties: Family Practice, Women’s Health, Pediatrics
Diana Garcia Burns - Family Nurse Practitioner
Diana Garcia Burns has been serving East Chicago for over 30 years. She is experienced in family medicine, emergency medicine, public health, and administration. Diana is board certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center and is certified in Advanced Life Support, Pediatric Life Support, and Stroke Care. She is currently an instructor for the American Heart Association and a member of the Indiana Nurses Association (INA), American Nurses Association (ANA) and American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Specialties: Emergency Medicine, Public and Environmental Health
Dr. Ed S. Hassan - Internal Medicine
Dr. Hassan has practiced medicine on four continents: Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America, giving him a unique perspective to health care. He received additional training in Internal Medicine at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Hassan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians. He is fluent in English, Spanish and Arabic.
Specialties: Hypertension, Diabetes, Asthma, Elevated Blood Cholesterol
Nadine Salman - Family Nurse Practitioner
Nadine Salman delivers patient-centered care from infancy to adulthood by providing education and counseling on health promotion and disease prevention. She serves as an advocate by working in a partnership with patients and families to provide holistic care. Nadine’s passion is to give patients the tools and knowledge to help them make better health choices so they can live longer and healthier.
Specialties: Pediatrics, Disease Prevention, Adult Health and Wellness Promotion
Jessica Sinclair - Clinical Pharmacist
Dr. Carl Toren - Pediatrician
Dr. Toren’s practice is focused on the health of children, both for the present and the future. He partners with families to monitor a child’s growth, development, nutrition, and safety, while following expert guidelines for vaccinations and screenings. If sickness comes, he offers comprehensive examinations, tests to discover the cause and then arranges any necessary treatment and follow-up. Dr. Toren is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Specialties: Pediatric Development, Pediatric Nutrition, Immunizations
Charita Weekly - Family Nurse Practitioner
Charita Weekly’s number one priority is providing excellent, comprehensive health care. She serves the entire family with a focus on promoting health and maintenance. Each approach is age specific to her patient and transitions throughout their life span. With emphasis on disease prevention and wellness, she treats the whole person and assists in achieving a higher quality of life.
Specialties: Family, Medical Examiner for the Department of Transportation, Disease Prevention
Dr. Firas Adhami - Dentist
Dr. Firas Adhami is committed to alleviating the health disparities of the underserved. He is the recipient of the Excellence in Prosthodontics Award from the American College of Prosthodontics. In May 2016, he published an article in the Journal of the American Dental Association entitled “Soft-tissue calcification on a panoramic radiograph.” Dr. Adhami maintains active memberships in the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Specialties: Extractions, Root Canal Therapy, Prosthodontics
April Chaja - Dental Hygienist
LaTonya Cooper - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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