Franciscan Alliance to head tobacco cessation effort as the lead community agency for a Lake County coalition of health care providers and organizations, municipalities, educational institutions and others. The state Department of Health’s Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Commission has approved a $250,000 grant, payable over two years, to spearhead the local initiative, with a goal of […]

“The Regional Development Company is a proud supporter of the economic development efforts by the Starke County Economic Development Foundation,” said Erica Dombey, president and executive director of the RDC. “We have a long tradition of giving back to the communities of Northwest Indiana to assist with job creation and growth. The contribution of $1,000

Methodist Hospitals Chest Pain Center Accreditation was received from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC). “People tend to wait then they think they might by having a heart attack, and that’s a mistake,” states Dr. Michael McGee, Medical Director of Emergency Services at Methodist Hospitals.  “The average person arrives in the emergency department more than two

A leading cause of disability for people 50 years and older, peripheral vascular disease PVD, commonly referred to as peripheral artery disease (PAD), causes the narrowing of blood vessels outside the heart and brain, leading to weakened or blocked arteries. St Mary Medical Center raises PVD awareness. Interventional Cardiologist Anas Safadi, M.D., will present “Peripheral

MUNSTER — Brieanna Cole joins American Community Bank at the bank’s Lending Center. Ms. Cole, a graduate of Southern Illinois University with a degree in Hospitality and Tourism, originally joined the bank in 2013 and was recently promoted to a position in the bank’s Lending Center as a mortgage loan originator. American Community Bank, a community

Porter Regional Hospital will offer the following monthly support groups in October: Breast Cancer Support Group – Hope & Healing Porter Regional Hospital offers Hope & Healing, a support group for people coping with breast cancer, whether newly diagnosed or a long-term survivor. The group offers emotional support, information, education, and guest speakers. It also

Gibson announces a Disaster Ready event it is hosting at the Risk Management Forum on September 29, 2015 to focus on planning for disasters. The event will be held at the Century Center in South Bend, Indiana from 8:00am – 12:00pm EST. To attend, RSVP at www.gibsonins.com/disasterready. Cost is free; however, advanced registration is required. Breakfast