HAMMOND – The annual ‘Chair’ish the Children reception will be hosted at the Indiana Welcome Center on Thursday, April 28th. From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. visitors can view more than 70 child-sized chairs decorated to represent what it means to cherish our community’s children. The decorated chair exhibit is presented by Prevent Child Abuse […]
MUNSTER – Franciscan Health Munster keeps on growing and growing and … Construction is scheduled to begin this month on an 83,500-square-foot, $46 million comprehensive cancer treatment center that will be one of a kind in the area, said Sister Aline Shultz, hospital chief operating officer. “There isn’t another cancer treatment center in Northwest Indiana
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CROWN POINT – Exclusive 3D mammography screenings will be provided by the Breast Care Center at Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Crown Point from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 22. 3D mammography provides greater visibility for radiologists to see breast detail in ways previously not possible. Most insurance plans are accepted for the exams. The program also
Methodist Hospitals is offering Smoking Cessation Classes at the Merrillville Campuses. Since not all smoking cessation techniques are effective for every smoker this program lets you develop the approach that works for you. Develop skills in assertive communication, coping, self-monitoring, stress management, and weight management. Classes are based on the highly successful American Lung Association’s
VALPARAISO — On Saturday, April 30, the Valparaiso Family YMCA is holding a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active. This year marks the 25th annual YMhCA’s Healthy Kids Day, the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families. The day-long event features activities
MERRILLVILLE – Cimcor, Inc., an industry leader in developing innovative security, integrity and compliance software solutions, has been nominated for the 17th annual TechPoint Mira Awards, honoring ‘The Best of Tech in Indiana’. The scale-up nomination is a first for Cimcor, who recently ranked as 75th in Cybersecurity Ventures top 500 list. “We are excited
WEST LAFAYETTE — A Purdue University professor is part of a national initiative to include more women political scientists as experts in the media, public and online during the 2016 election season. Nadia Brown, an associate professor of political science and African American Studies, is one of 10 professors who created the site www.womenalsoknowstuff.com. The
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MICHIGAN CITY – When local organizations work together great things can happen. The City of Michigan City, Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Greater La Porte Economic Development, and the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board WorkOne offices are partnering to host a Community Job Fair on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Blue Chip Casino. The job fair
