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Joining a Collaborative, Midwifery-Supportive Team

At Franciscan Physician Network in Crown Point, you'll be joining a well-established healthcare team that values midwifery as an integral part of women's health services. Unlike facilities where midwives work in isolation, here you'll practice alongside supportive colleagues who respect your unique approach while providing collaborative backup when needed.

The practice is currently rebuilding its midwifery program after experiencing departures of previously employed CNMs. This presents an exceptional opportunity for you to help shape the future of midwifery services while benefiting from the stability of a health system that is committed to midwifery care. You'll work directly with one full-time CNM who is already successfully practicing within the system and enjoying strong patient demand.

Midwifery Team and Support Staff

  • One current full-time CNM (Lori E. Oxley, CNM) who maintains a thriving practice with consistently high patient satisfaction (4.8 out of 5 rating)
  • Dedicated clinic space at the Franciscan Physician Network Center for Midwifery, operating adjacently to the hospital for convenient patient care
  • Collaborative practice model with OB/GYNs who support the midwifery program and are "on board" with its expansion
  • Immediate plans to grow the midwifery team to address strong community demand

Collaborative Physician Partners

Your practice will be enhanced by collaboration with respected OB/GYN physicians who provide backup and consultation when needed:

  • Dr. Ashley M. Monk, DO – Located in the Center for Midwifery, providing direct collaborative support
  • Dr. Jeannine M. McMahon, DO – OB/GYN at the Center for Midwifery
  • Dr. John R. Monk, DO – Highly-rated (5.0/5.0) OB/GYN at the Crown Point Health Center
  • Dr. Timothy E. Wiess, MD – Experienced OB/GYN (4.9/5.0 rating) at the Broadway Health Center
  • Dr. Francis Xavier Hussey, MD – Well-regarded OB/GYN (4.9/5.0) at Winfield Health Center
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists including Dr. Omar M. Abuzeid, MD, Dr. Mark A. Kalchbrenner, DO, and Dr. Thomas A. Losure, DO, providing specialized care for high-risk pregnancies

24/7 Laborist Support

  • Round-the-clock laborist coverage ensuring you're never without physician backup for complex cases
  • Seamless handoffs when additional support is needed during deliveries
  • Emergency GYN coverage available for complicated situations

Practice Culture

The physicians at Franciscan are fully supportive of the midwifery model and recognize the value midwives bring to patient care. You'll find a collaborative environment where your autonomy is respected while having the security of readily available consultation. The OB/GYN team is invested in rebuilding a successful midwifery program that serves the community's strong demand for midwifery care.

This represents a rare opportunity to join a practice where midwifery is not merely tolerated but actively embraced as an essential service line with strong institutional support. To explore the full team of providers supporting this mission, visit the Franciscan Health provider directory.

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