Indiana University Health La Porte and Starke Hospitals are urging the public to follow visiting recommendations within the hospitals to help prevent the spread of flu. The state of Indiana is experiencing an increasing number of flu cases, so the hospitals have enacted the visitor recommendations to discourage the spread of flu and keep patients …
More than 200 parents and children filled the Community Room at Porter Regional Hospital for the annual NICU Graduate Christmas Party. An annual tradition since the opening of the NICU in 1977, the gathering provides an opportunity for former NICU patients and their families to reunite with Porter nurses and staff and celebrate healthy lives. …
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The Legacy Foundation held its 22nd Annual Meeting at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza located in Merrillville Indiana. Nearly 200 representatives from Lake County’s top civic and community based organizations were in attendance and heard reports from both the president and the chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Foundation. “In the last …
Methodist Hospitals donated a one year’s supply of daily living necessities to support the Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) in Gary. The supplies included razors, shaving gel, lotion, deodorant, toothbrush and paste, slippers, combs, soap and shampoo – many items we all take for granted. “We are proud to be able to support the …
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LA PORTE – The La Porte High School swing choir visited the residents of Settlers Place Senior Living on Thursday, December 18 for a performance that brought smiles and holiday cheer to everyone. “The kids love talking to the residents after they perform and I enjoy watching them interact. It’s a great experience for them.” …
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STARKE COUNTY — The Starke County Economic Development Foundation (SCEDF) Board met this fall to evaluate the past and present, and plan for the future. The strategic planning session was held at Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center at Ancilla College, in Donaldson. The first step in the process was reviewing SCEDF’s goals over the past …
Porter Regional Hospital will present the following childbirth education classes in January: Childbirth Education This comprehensive class covers all aspects of pregnancy, labor, and birth, postpartum and newborn care. Natural coping methods will be discussed, such as relaxation and breathing, as well as the use of pain medication and epidural anesthesia. Your partner or support …
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Chicagoland’s longest running musical theatre, The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL, kicks off their 40th anniversary 2015 season with one of Broadway’s all-time biggest hits, La Cage aux Folles. The 11-time Tony Award-winning musical, the first to win Best Musical three times, previews January 28, opens February 4, and runs through March 22.
The Indiana Hospital Association recently recognized Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Michigan City, Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Crown Point, Franciscan St. Margaret Health-Dyer and Hammond and Franciscan Healthcare-Munster for their efforts to reduce instances of patient harm by 40 percent and readmissions by 20 percent during the past three years. The recognition is based on the results of …
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WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University President Mitch Daniels has released the final results of a survey administered to Purdue graduates based on the national Gallup-Purdue Index. The survey results reflect Purdue’s commitment to prepare its students for life beyond college, showing that Purdue grads outpace the national averages for employment and engagement in their jobs.
