Dr. Mary Tilak & Associates

11/07/2025

A heart event can be a challenging and emotional experience, but you don't have to go through recovery alone. Our office now partners with Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehab through Indigo Partners to help you make healthy changes for your heart.

Located at our Munster facility, this team of cardiac rehab professionals provides the education and support you need to commit to a healthier lifestyle. They'll work with you in monitoring your progress and helping you achieve your health and wellness goals, including reducing anxiety and stress.

Find out more. Call (219) 267-1799.

11/06/2025

No one with a chronic disease should be left to navigate their care on their own.

At Dr. Mary Tilak & Associates, we take a "primary care quarterback" approach to managing chronic disease and high-stakes conditions like cancer and cardiovascular disease. We offer navigation and support at every care touchpoint—and we're seeing better health outcomes through this approach.

If you're living with a chronic or complex condition, you'll find a care partner in Dr. Mary Tilak & Associates. Call us for an appointment in Munster, Crown Point or Schererville today: (219) 922-8051.

11/03/2025

"As always, my experience at Dr. Tilak's office was caring & professional. They're not ever in a hurry to get you out. They listen to any concerns you might be experiencing & suggest the best route to take for improving your overall health."

At Dr. Mary Tilak & Associates, we take so much pride in meeting and exceeding our patients' expectations for their care experience. It's one reason why we love the Google reviews we’re seeing for our practice.

Find out why our practice is so well-regarded among Northwest Indiana residents. Contact us for an appointment at our Munster, Schererville or Crown Point offices. Call (219) 922-8051.

11/01/2025

The good news about Halloween: People generally get an extra one to two miles of walking during trick-or-treat hours. Those spooky steps are good for your heart!

The bad news: It's common to feel like you're coming down from sugar overload the next day.

Recovering from a sugar binge? Drink plenty of water, take a walk and eat foods that contain protein, fiber and healthy fats (think apple slices with peanut butter).

Find tips for recovering from a sugar binge in this Today Show article:
https://www.today.com/health/why-sugar-bad-you-how-recover-halloween-candy-binge-t140664

What's your best memory from Halloween?

Your body takes a wild ride during a sugar binge. A doctor weighs in on which candies make it worse and how to come back to equilibrium.

10/26/2025

Did you know you don't have to have a family history of breast cancer to be at risk for developing this disease?

Read about common myths related to breast cancer: https://www.rwjbh.org/blog/2021/september/7-important-reasons-to-get-your-mammogram/

Mammograms are one of the best ways to increase chances of early detection, while advances in treatment have saved more than half a million lives.

Want to find out more? Call us for an appointment at (219) 922-8051.

10/22/2025

"I walked in with a walker and walked out with a cane," Miriam says of the her experience in the cardiac rehab program prescribed by Dr. Mary Tilak & Associates.

The program included exercises customized to her needs and built-in peer support. "I liked the people," she says. "We laughed and made comments to each other all the time to encourage each other or check in on one another. They were marvelous."

At Dr. Mary Tilak & Associates, our office now partners with Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehab through Indigo Partners to help you make healthy changes for your heart.

Located at our Munster facility, this team of cardiac rehab professionals provides the education and support you need to commit to a healthier lifestyle. They'll work with you in monitoring your progress and helping you achieve your health and wellness goals, including reducing anxiety and stress.

Find out more. Call (219) 267-1799.

10/20/2025

"I couldn’t be more thankful for Dr. Jonathan Ramos and his amazing staff. They truly provide the best care and have me on a healthcare plan that finally works for me.

"My health is better now than it has been in years after seeing other doctors. The level of attention, professionalism, and compassion here is unmatched. I highly recommend them."

Looking for a primary care provider that is dedicated to better health outcomes and positive patient experiences?

You've found the right team.

Call us for an appointment at (219) 922-8051.

10/19/2025

As an MBA student at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, sharing the floor with fellow physicians and esteemed professors was a moment of exuberant enthusiasm for me as an entrepreneur.

I vividly remember being captivated by discussions around the Industrial Revolution — an era defined by technological and social change that ignited unprecedented economic growth.

This week, that same sense of intellectual excitement resurfaced when I received a call from my sons — one currently at Northwestern University and the other a proud alumnus — sharing the news of Professor Joel Mokyr’s Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. He was awarded alongside Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt for their work on the prerequisites for sustained economic growth through technological progress and creative destruction.

Hearing this news filled me with pride and reflection. Professor Mokyr’s distinction between propositional and prescriptive knowledge — the understanding of what is and how to apply it — has always resonated deeply with me. It’s a philosophy I carry forward every day as I strive to build systems that not only integrate technology, but help teams and communities manage the change it brings.

In healthcare, we are living through our own industrial revolution.

AI and automation are reshaping workflows, roles, and relationships. As Mokyr reminds us, technological progress often causes short-term disruption — but when guided by vision and purpose, it creates new opportunities for growth and value.

For healthcare, this means ensuring that innovation is inclusive — that every member of the team understands:

☑️ Why AI and automation matter for their work

☑️ How to embrace them, not resist them

☑️ What the future of meaningful work looks like in an automated world

We cannot afford to let creative destruction leave anyone behind. Instead, we must lead with creative transformation — uniting people, technology, and purpose to build the next era of compassionate, efficient, and data-driven care.

— Dr. Mary Tilak

10/18/2025

Mammograms typically take just 15 minutes from start to finish, and they're recommended every year starting at age 40, even if you don't have a history of breast cancer in your family.

Find out more. Visit the Susan G. Komen Foundation at https://www.komen.org/about-komen/our-impact/breast-cancer/breast-cancer-awareness-month/.

10/13/2025

Did you know that there are 8 things you can do to protect your heart health? Getting enough sleep each night and maintaining a healthy weight are two important protective actions.

Find out more about what heart-healthy living looks like. Want to take the first steps toward better heart health? Contact us for an appointment at (219) 922-8051.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart disease refers to a range of cond...

10/11/2025

What are you doing to protect your mental health today?

Recognizing the signs that you need to take time out to invest in your well-being is an excellent start.

10/08/2025

"It was my first time here, and the staff in the front were so friendly. The office was clean to a T. I saw Dr. Joanne Niere-Ramos, and she was so nice. How she presented herself and explained things to me … I am just in awe.

"I can’t wait to go to my follow-up and have my family start coming to see her. I have been looking for a doctor who has understanding and compassion for years ... and I finally found and got that!"

At Dr. Mary Tilak & Associates, we're dedicated to extraordinary patient experiences and personalized, high-quality care.

We believe shared decision-making is the true beginning of chronic disease management, not a sidebar. We offer navigation and support at every care touchpoint—and we're seeing better health outcomes through this approach.

Find out why Healthcare Business Review named our organization "Chronic Disease Management Company of the Year" for 2025. Call us for an appointment at (219) 922-8051.