Franciscan St. Anthony Health Michigan City and three of its surgeons have been certified by the Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology program. The designation followed a rigorous site evaluation process, done at the hospital’s request, and conducted by the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, through the Surgical Review Corporation. The certification has been …

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Porter Health Care System will present the Healthy Hustle 5K Run/Walk at 8 am, Saturday, June 1 at Sunset Hill Farm County Park, 775 Meridian Road in Valparaiso. Proceeds from the event will benefit both the Lakeshore Paws. The entry fee for the 5K Run and noncompetitive 5K Walk is $20. Short sleeve T-shirts are …

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SOUTH BEND – Gibson has been recognized as a Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association for helping employees eat better and move more. “Physical activity and employee wellness are important priorities at Gibson. We are honored and excited to be recognized by the American Heart Association as a Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite,” said Tim …

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VALPARAISO – Porter Regional Hospital is seeking to honor one of its nurses through its annual Patient Choice Award program. The award recognizes the level of quality care, comfort and compassion offered by nurses each day. Continuing the tradition of the last few years, the hospital is asking for input from the community, and one …

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VALPARAISO – Kassie Meeks has been named Innovator of the Month for April by the Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana. Meeks is creator of the Northwest Indiana Suzuki Conservatory, a step she took after being inspired by world-famous violinist Yehudi Menuhin who advocated yoga for violinists. Meeks not only incorporates yoga techniques when teaching …

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Megabus.com, the first city-to-city, express bus company with fares from $1, has served 25 million passengers across North America as of today. “Megabus.com is now the travel option of choice for more than 25 million people, and we’re thrilled to serve them as our passengers,” said Mike Alvich, megabus.com’s vice president of marketing and public relations. …

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MERRILLVILLE – Bruce Spires has been named town manager/director of municipal operations for the town of Merrillville. Spires has worked for Merrillville for 25 years, starting out as a part-time summer worker to earn money for college. He was named public works director in 2001. Spires replaces former town administrator Howard Fink, who left for …

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