MUNSTER – Community Hospital has begun a $33 million expansion of its Munster campus. Construction of a new four-story addition to the Emergency Department Pavilion will take 24 months during which time all hospital services will remain open. The project is designed to add private rooms, double the capacity of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit […]
LAPORTE – Indiana University Health Occupational Services announces the acquisition of Wipperman Occupational Health. The acquisition, which became effective Jan. 1, transfers ownership of the South Bend clinic to IU Health Occupational Services. Medical Director Vickie Wipperman said, “I’m so excited to join with IU Health. To have the backing and support of such a
KNOX – The Starke County Community Advisory Board of Indiana University Health Starke Hospital has re-organized. Sandy Hansen was elected president of the board with Jerry Wilson and Martin Bedrock selected for the vice president and secretary positions. Before the meeting, Bedrock and Ted Hayes were sworn in for four year terms. Bedrock completed the
Social work combines community organizing, counseling, research, politics, and teaching into one intense profession, the main goal of which is to improve the well-being of individuals and communities. Many social workers choose their profession because of the strong personal, emotional, and moral dedication that the feel towards helping those in need and striving toward equal
CROWN POINT – The Regional Development Company has hired Jennifer Seefeldt as credit officer, a new position recently added to the RDC staff. She will be responsible for underwriting loans under the SBA 504 loan program assisting small businesses, appraisal review, assisting in client closing processes and performing annual reviews on loan portfolios. Seefeldt brings
PORTER – Angie’s List has announced that Justin’s Tree Service in Porter has received its 2012 Super Service Awards. Angie’s List said 5 percent of the companies it lists receive the award based on customer reviews. Justin’s Tree Service provides residential and commercial tree services throughout Northwest Indiana.
LAPORTE – New York Blower has laid off 12 workers because of a decline in customer sales. The announcement was made by Glen Todd, director of human resources, who said the layoffs follow a reduction of 15 workers last October. New York Blower has been in LaPorte for 90 years and manufactures fans and blowers
MERRILLVILLE – Prime Real Estate will host a property tax seminar at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Avalon Manor, 3550 U.S. 30, Merrillville. The seminar is designed to help people understand step-by-step the correct way to file a successful tax appeal by the Feb. 19 deadline. The keynote speaker is Indiana Appraiser Joe Wszolek
