LA PORTE — The Board of Directors of IU Health La Porte Hospital, along with IU Health leadership, is pleased to announce a new development that will significantly build upon the health system’s sustained growth and dedication to meeting its mission. After several months of reviewing the agreement with IU Health and participating in strategic […]

GRIFFITH — Lake Area United Way recently presented management, drivers and staff of UPS, Hammond with the prestigious “Campaign Champion” award for the company’s outstanding support of the 2013 LAUW Community Campaign.  This award recognizes organizations whose workplace giving efforts resulted in an increase of at least 10% or more over the previous year. TJ

$30 Cholesterol Screening Community Hospital offers a Coronary Health Appraisal on Oct. 9 from 8:00-10:30 a.m., at the Community Hospital Outpatient Center located at 9660 Wicker Ave, St. John, Ind.  The screening includes cholesterol (Total, LDL, HDL, triglycerides), blood sugar testing, blood pressure & more. The fee is $30 and registration is required by calling

Porter Health Care System 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

VALPARAISO — For the 26th straight year, Valparaiso University has been identified as one of the best universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report magazine. In the 2015 edition, released today, Valpo is the No. 5 Best Regional University, among more than 140 universities in the category, and is ranked No. 2

GARY/MERRILLVILLE — March of Dimes and the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) recognized Methodist Hospitals at the Indiana Perinatal Hospital Summit today at the Ritz Charles in Carmel for their work to reduce the number of elective inductions and cesarean deliveries performed before 39 completed weeks of pregnancy. This will give more babies in Northwest Indiana

MERRILLVILLE – Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) has announced the recipients of the company’s third annual Luminary Awards – recognizing leaders and organizations for their outstanding commitment to strengthening local communities. The Luminary awards were created in 2012 in celebration of the utility’s 100-year anniversary. Recipients have demonstrated outstanding commitment in five key areas:

PORTAGE — Kay Nelson, Director of Environmental Affairs, Northwest Indiana Forum has been appointed by Governor Pence as Commissioner  to represent Indiana on the board of the Great Lakes Commission. Nelson, with more than 35 years of environmental experience, has been with the Forum since 1998.  During her time with the Forum, she has had