1-888-580-1060 STUDENT PROGRAM AMY COSTELLO Training Program Manager HealthLinc is built on a foundation of visionary health care with a patient-centered focus and a strong commitment to academic excellence. We offer opportunities for students to learn and grow under the support and guidance of trained professionals. APPLICATIONS AND DEADLINES: Term Summer 2022 Fall 2022 Spring 2023 Rotation Period May – July August – December January – April Deadline March 31, 2022 June 30, 2022 October 31, 2022 Application Click Here Click Here Opens July 1, 2022 Requirements Student Responsibilities Student Rights Orientation Clinical rotations must be part of an approved school program which is affiliated with HealthLinc. All clinical rotation activities must have an up-to-date and approved Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in place between the school/program and HealthLinc. Clinical rotation activities must follow established goals and objectives and be in coordination with school/program faculty. Students must have a complete and clean background check through their program/school. Students who do not have medical reasons or religious objections to receiving immunizations must show proof of vaccination against the following diseases: COVID-19, Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Influenza. If you are having trouble with your application, please email Amy at acostello@healthlincchc.org. WE CREATE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. Same Day Appointments are Available. (888) 580-1060 For normal and after-hours healthcare advice. LOCATIONS NEAR YOU Medical Dental Behavioral Health 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 HealthLinc, Inc. receives HHS funding and has Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals. HealthLinc, Inc. is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n) Powered by