If you may have been exposed or have symptoms of measles or mumps, please call before coming to the Emergency Room, Urgent Care or Provider Office so that we can prepare and provide a separate room. While we have not encountered measles cases in this area, we are taking steps as a precautionary measure to prevent spread.
All elderly individuals deserve quality care and community support to lead a safe, dignified and independent life. The Volunteer Advocates for Seniors and Incapacitated Adults (VASIA) program is dedicated to serving and safeguarding the needs of incapacitated seniors.
The Volunteer Advocates for Seniors and Incapacitated Adults (VASIA) program is dedicated to serving and safeguarding the healthcare, social service and legal protection needs of incapacitated seniors who are inpatients in the Lake County, Indiana healthcare system.
The program – a collaborative effort between Franciscan Health Hammond and Lake County Superior Courts – provides trained and supervised volunteers to serve as court-appointed limited guardians to assist this vulnerable population and the courts in decision-making regarding these critical needs. Volunteers in the VASIA Program complete a 40-hour training program and serve as a limited guardian for one case at a time.
For more information about VASIA, including how to become a volunteer with the program, complete the form below or visit FranciscanHealth.org/vasia.
