Franciscan Health has introduced its popular pet therapy program to its Munster hospital. Health system representatives along with therapy dogs and their handlers dedicated the program in Munster with a prayer and blessing on Feb. 15. “You with your dogs, your animals that are bringing comfort to our patients, you’re bringing little miracles to our […]
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Christopher Murphy, chairman and CEO of South Bend-based 1st Source Bank, recently was elected to the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
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The SAFECHR Coalition for Human Rights with offices in Munster and Chicago, recently was awarded a $193,000 grant from the Indiana Victims of Crime Act to fund training and treatment programs for personnel who work with victims of sexual assault and human trafficking. The victim services division of the state of Indiana administers funding to
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Several companies from Northwest Indiana were named among the Best Places to Work in Indiana for 2019. More than 125 Hoosier companies were named to the Best Places to Work in Indiana list, which includes 40 businesses making the list for the first time. The complete list is available on the Indiana Chamber website. The
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Methodist Hospitals will honor 363 employees for their dedication and commitment to the health system at its annual service awards banquet. The 2019 Service Award Banquet will honor employees who have reached the five-year service milestone to 40 years. The program begins at 6 p.m. and will be at the Avalon Manor in Merrillville. Special
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NIPSCO is accepting applications for its environmental action grant to support local nonprofit organizations with environmental initiatives. Now in its fourth year, NIPSCO’s Environmental Action Grant provides funding for restoration and education projects throughout northern Indiana. “Our grant helps to improve the quality of the environment through many creative ways that might not otherwise be
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Midwest Orthotics and Technology Center and its affiliated clinics now operate under Transcend Orthotics & Prosthetics. Transcend had operated under six different names and had 13 locations, including sites in Merrillville and South Bend, across eight states and wanted to put all operations under one brand, according to a statement from the company. Bernie Veldman,
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A new alliance between the Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce and Greater La Porte Economic Development Corp. will bring together the resources of each organization under one roof. In Feb. 21 statement from the La Porte Economic Development Corp., the organizations said the new alliance will continue to operate chamber of commerce and economic
