St. Catherine Hospital – A Family Own a part of East Chicago history in this 325 page, four-color, hardcover book that was published in conjunction with St. Catherine Hospital’s 80th anniversary. In 2008 St. Catherine Hospital was duly honored as a viable presence in East Chicago, Indiana. It had weathered its struggles and championed its triumphs. It had emerged as the heart and soul of a city that to this day depends on it for medical care, for employment, and for a sense of family. The pages of "St. Catherine Hospital – A Family" span 80 years of stories and recollections from past and present area residents, patients, physicians, hospital staff members, relatives, friends, and history buffs. "St. Catherine Hospital – A Family" ($30 per book) includes newsworthy events, medical advancements and departmental descriptions -- all chronicled in this extensive historical synopsis. A portion of the proceeds benefits charitable and educational endeavors of Community Healthcare System.