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HealthLinc Receives United Way Grant for COVID-19 Relief
VALPARAISO, IN — HealthLinc is excited to announce that they were recently awarded $154,346 in grant funds from United Way of Northwest Indiana and Indiana United Ways. This funding was made possible due to United Way’s partnership with the Lilly Endowment, Inc. for...
HealthLinc Closures Due to Extreme Weather Telemedicine Appointments Available
WHEN & WHERE: Wednesday, February 2, 2022 ALL HealthLinc locations WHAT: HealthLinc will be closing all sites by 12:00 p.m. today, local time, or earlier depending on the state guidelines regarding travel https://www.in.gov/dhs/traveladvisory/. If a county goes to...
HealthLinc Providing Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccinations to Children Ages 5-11
Valparaiso, IN -- HealthLinc has started providing COVID-19 vaccinations to children ages 5-11. Earlier this month, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) granted approval of the Pfizer pediatric COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is one-third of the dose given to...
HealthLinc Family Nurse Practitioner Residency Program Receives Accreditation from the National Nurse Practitioner Residency & Fellowship Training Consortium
Valparaiso, IN – the HealthLinc Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Residency Program, sponsored by HealthLinc and headquartered in Valparaiso, Indiana has been granted three years of accreditation by the National Nurse Practitioner Residency & Fellowship Training Consortium.
HealthLinc and the South Bend Cubs Host COVID-19 Vaccination Day
Valparaiso, IN — HealthLinc and the South Bend Cubs (High A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs) are teaming up to promote COVID-19 vaccinations to area residents at Four Winds Field on Monday, May 24 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
HealthLinc and Economic Development Commission of Michigan City Work to Vaccinate Area Businesses
HealthLinc and the Economic Development Commission of Michigan City are working together to promote COVID-19 vaccinations to area manufacturing facilities, businesses and organizations. HealthLinc is working in…
HealthLinc and IU South Bend Partner to Provide COVID-19 Vaccinations
HealthLinc and IU South Bend will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday, April 22 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST at the IU South Bend Student Activities Center (941 S. 20th St., South Bend, IN 46634). “HealthLinc continues to explore…
HealthLinc Launches Walk with a Doc Program in Mishawaka
Valparaiso, IN ––HealthLinc, a federally qualified health center with eleven locations across northern Indiana is encouraging Mishawaka residents to take a step toward better health with Walk with a Doc, a health program that brings doctors and patients…
HealthLinc and Purdue University Northwest Partner to Provide COVID-19 Vaccinations
Valparaiso, IN — HealthLinc and Purdue University Northwest will host two COVID-19 vaccination clinics on Thursday, April 15 and 22 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CST in the Dworkin Student Services and Activities…
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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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