Sterling Creek Board Room
Dan Roszkowski
Dan Roszkowski served on the NorthShore Health Centers Board of Directors for 16 years, holding various leadership roles including President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, and most recently, Strategic Planning Committee Chair. A strong advocate for healthcare access, Dan frequently referred patients to NorthShore and even personally drove community members to appointments when needed.
Known for his honesty, integrity, and direct counsel, Dan played a vital role in shaping NorthShore’s strategic growth. His dedication to our mission and belief that everyone deserves quality healthcare made a lasting impact. He is deeply missed by the board, staff, and the community he served tirelessly.
Women’s and Children’s Health Wing
Representative Charlie Brown
NorthShore’s Women’s and Children's Health Wings are dedicated in recognition of Representative Charlie Brown’s unwavering commitment to securing both capital and operational funding for state-supported community health centers. His tireless advocacy ensured that residents of Northwest Indiana have access to quality, affordable healthcare.
NorthShore Sterling Creek Location
Janice E. Wilson (1995–2020)
Jan Wilson, Founder and former CEO of NorthShore Health Centers, led the organization for 25 years with a passion for providing accessible, affordable healthcare. A nurse by training, Jan always placed patient care at the heart of her mission.
What began as a one-room teen clinic has grown under her leadership into a Federally Qualified Health Center that now serves over 50,000 patients annually. NorthShore employs more than 350 staff across 11 locations, including three school-based clinics.
Her enduring message:
“Everybody deserves quality healthcare… EVERYBODY.” – Jan Wilson
Portage High School Location
Stacy McKay
The NorthShore Health Center at Portage High School was dedicated in January 2004 as the Stacy McKay Health & Education Center, honoring Stacy, who passed away from leukemia at age 23 on September 26, 1995.
During her illness, Stacy advocated for bone marrow donation, resulting in the addition of over 5,000 new donors to the National Bone Marrow Registry. Her strength, courage, and commitment continue to inspire the NorthShore community and beyond.
Lake Station – Dr. Fernando Rivera Dental Center
Dr. Fernando Rivera
Dr. Fernando Rivera dedicated over 30 years to serving the Lake Station community, remaining committed even as many providers moved to more affluent areas. His private practice provided care to underserved, uninsured, and underinsured patients in Lake County.
In 2007, Dr. Rivera partnered with NorthShore to expand healthcare access. His office transitioned into a NorthShore facility, followed by the opening of a new 26,000 sq. ft. medical center in 2008, with support from Representative Charlie Brown.
The original building was converted into a dedicated dental clinic named in his honor, recognizing his decades of service. That first year alone, the new facilities saw a 23% increase in patients and a 45% increase in visits. Dr. Rivera’s legacy lives on through continued access to medical, dental, and school-based care in Lake Station.