Republican State Sen. Jim Merritt asks all Hoosiers to pause for a moment of silence at 3 p.m. Monday, Memorial Day, to show appreciation for those who have laid down their lives for freedom. In December of 2000 Congress approved the “National Moment of Remembrance” resolution to help re-educate and remind Americans of the true […]
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WEST LAFAYETTE – The 2011 Adventures in Computer Science Summer Camp for students in grades 6 to 8 will be June 19-24 at Purdue University. Sponsored by the K-12 Outreach Program of the Department of Computer Science, the camp will offer an in-depth look at computer science concepts such as programming and robotics and how
LAPORTE – Representatives from GE were at IU Health LaPorte Hospital on Friday to film the advanced electrophysiology equipment and facilities at the hospital. The footage will be used in an international campaign to demonstrate the world-class technology available in only two other sites nationwide. GE chose IU Health LaPorte Hospital because the services there
MUNSTER – Citizens Financial Bank has completed a month of “spring cleaning” on behalf of homeless and at-risk women and children of Sojourner Truth House in Gary. The effort of the bank and its 22 branches resulted in 72 boxes of clothing and scores of household items and furniture. “Citizens is proud to participate in
INDIANAPOLIS – Duke Energy has donated $50,000 to The Nature Conservancy for its work to protect and restore land along the Wabash River. “The Wabash River is a natural gem that can and should be restored, improved and protected for the benefit of birds and wildlife of all sorts, as well as benefiting the people
MUNSTER – Cardiology patients at Community Hospital now have access to the new Stealth 360 degree devise in the treatment of peripheral arterial disease. Over the past two years, new treatment options for PAD have come online at Community Health system. “The new Steal 360 degree is as quick and simple to set up as
SOUTH BEND – CB Richard Ellis/Bradley has announced the completion of several major transactions in St. Joseph County. It represented earth designs Real Estate Development LLC in the acquisition of the 2,000-square-foot Key Bank building on McKinley Avenue in South Bend. It also was involved in the sale of .84 acre of an outlot on
By Kathy McKimmie Wellness programs, health risk assessments and carrot-and-stick employee incentive programs to encourage healthy lifestyles have been around for decades. Their effectiveness has been mixed for many reasons, including their voluntary nature, the lack of a convincing return on investment and the inability of fully insured small employers to impact their current insurance
