1-888-580-1060 UPDATES Masks are required at all HealthLinc locations. We are currently administering the Moderna, Comirnaty (Pfizer) and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Please call 1-888-580-1060 to schedule an appointment. Along with our colleagues, we are currently experiencing a shortage of dental staff and an increased demand for our services. We are working hard to address the staff shortage and are seeing as many patients as possible. YOUR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER At HealthLinc we are invested in the communities we serve. Our highly educated and experienced providers will care for you and your family. We’ll work to help you stay healthy and care for you when you’re sick or injured. With a team-based approach, we focus on treating you as a whole person and offer a variety of services at each of our locations. REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT: Call 888-580-1060 MyHealthLinc SERVICES MEDICAL As your health care provider, we offer a range of high-quality medical services to people of all ages. Learn More DENTAL Your oral health is more important than you may think. Good oral health often means overall good health. Learn More OPTOMETRY Caring for your eyes does not begin and end with a prescription for eyeglasses. Learn More BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Your emotional state impacts your physical health just as physical conditions impact your emotions. Learn More PHARMACY Prescription drugs are often vital to your successful treatment. HealthLinc Pharmacy and our prescription drug discount program can help. Learn More PEDIATRICS Well-Child Checkups keep your kids healthy and allow us to catch potential problems that are more easily correctable when caught early. Learn More WOMEN'S HEALTH From your annual exams to family planning, through pregnancy and beyond, we are here to help. Learn More COMMUNITY OUTREACH We are part of your community and here to ensure you have access to resources and exceptional health care. Learn More HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE Health insurance can be confusing. Our navigators are here to help you understand your options. Learn More MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIP Legal issues can take a toll on your health. HealthLinc may be able to help. Learn More MOBILE INTEGRATED RESPONSE TEAMS HealthLinc is addressing the opioid crisis with Mobile Integrated Response Teams (MIRT) in Lake, LaPorte, Porter and Starke County. Learn More SLIDING FEE DISCOUNT HealthLinc accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurance. Services will be provided on a sliding fee scale based on household size and income, regardless of a patient’s insurance status. All patients wishing to use the sliding fee scale must go through intake. If you do not have insurance, we will assist you in trying to obtain insurance. Sliding Fee Scale "Great employees, nice, clean environment. Love it when they find ways to help those with low or no income. Every little bit helps so much and they sometimes have contests or promotions to help you help yourself. I am entered to win a Kindle because I had a PAP done. How awesome is that?" 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