Saint Margaret Mercy clinic wins Lakeshore Chamber award

February 28, 2006

EAST CHICAGO—Saint Margaret Mercy's East Chicago Family Services clinic won the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce's Economic Development award. The award was presented Saturday, Feb. 18, at the chamber's annual Star Appreciation Night at Dynasty Banquet Hall in Hammond.

East Chicago Mayor George Pabey personally nominated East Chicago Family Services for the award. East Chicago Family Services, located at 2001 E. Columbus Drive, opened in 2005 answering the need for primary care physician services in the city with the added bonus of a bilingual physician and staff who are able to serve the unique needs of the city's large Latino population. The clinic has been a welcome addition to the City of East Chicago.

Saint Margaret Mercy's mission is "Continuing Christ's Ministry In Our Franciscan Tradition," which includes our Franciscan Values of Respect for Life, Fidelity to our Mission, Compassionate Concern, Joyful Service and Christian Stewardship. Hospital employees keep the mission alive with voluntarily contributions to monthly C.A.R.E. (Courtesy, Attitude, Respect, Enthusiasm) collections and the annual Catherine McAuley Clinic employee campaign and various mission activities throughout the year.