MERRILLVILLE – Methodist Hospitals with working with the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) to conduct a study in Northwest Indiana that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations. Men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer are needed to […]
VALPARAISO – Valparaiso University’s Graduate Clinical Mental Health Counseling program has earned national recognition for its commitment to promoting the education and preparation of licensed clinical mental health counselors. The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs accredited VU’s CMHC program. There are 543 schools in 48 states that have accredited programs; in
GARY – The 12th annual Gary South Shore Air Show is July 15-17 at Marquette Park and Beach. Dozens of military and civilian acts will perform over Lake Michigan. There also will be interactive displays, a kid’s play zone, food vendors and a beer garden. Friday’s Twilight show offers an opportunity to enjoy a full
MERRILLVILLE – The Chicago Lighthouse for People who Are Blind or Visually Impaired will hold a “Low Vision Products Show,” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at Avalon Manor in Merrillville. The show is being sponsored by Steve and Georgiann Pangere, owners of Pangere Corp. in Gary. Admission is free. Pangere said
MICHIGAN CITY – The Save the Dunes Council has announced that Northwest Indiana is one of seven pilot areas in the United States chosen for a new urban waters initiative. On June 24, the Obama administration announced the effort with a goal to clean polluted urban rivers and waterways by pooling the resources of 11
CROWN POINT – Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Crown Point recognized 244 volunteers during its 38th annual Auxiliary Appreciation Awards Luncheon in the Marian Education Center. Collectively, the volunteers logged 54,325 hours last year. They received pins for service hours ranging from 100 hours to 27,000 hours, which was earned by Vivian Kelby. Receiving American Hospital Association
A lot has happened in Northwest Indiana in the past three months–here is a bit of what has transpired in the region. ACCOUNTING McMahon & Associates, a certified public accounting firm in Munster, has passed a peer review on its accounting and auditing practice. BANKING/INVESTING Michele Banes has been named assistant vice president of client
Full recovery is possible, but few arrive at the hospital in time. by Rick A. Richards One of the major contributing factors in strokes is stress. For business owners worried about their bottom line, they need to take a step back and consider the impact that has on their health, according to the National Stroke
HAMMOND – Leon’s Triathlon, held June 5 in Hammond, will be featured on Comcast SportsNet in Chicago, Philadelphia, New England, Mid-Atlantic (Washington, Baltimore and Delaware) and in the California Bay area. More than 500 athletes competed in Leon’s Triathlon, which includes swimming, biking and running through parts of Wolf Lake Memorial Park and the city
