VALPARAISO – When chest pain strikes, it’s sometimes hard to know if the cause is something you ate causing heartburn or heart attack. Symptoms of heartburn and heart attack can be quite similar, but the right diagnosis can be a matter of life and death. “Heartburn and other digestive disorders are not a health emergency, but […]

MUNSTER – Community Hospital is among the hospitals nationwide with blue light technology helping fight against bladder cancer and give patients peace of mind by introducing Blue Light Cystoscopy with Cysview technology. The FDA-approved breakthrough procedure uses a blue light with a special imaging solution that highlights tumors and makes them more visible, detecting cancer earlier

VALPARAISO – United Way of Porter County CEO Sharon Kish honored with the Sagamore of the Wabash award. After serving in her position for over 14 years, Sharon Kish will retire at the end of this calendar year. Presented by State Senator Ed Charbonneau at Kish’s retirement event, the Sagamore of the Wabash Award honors

SOUTH BEND – Earlier this year, South Bend International Airport (SBN) contracted with Griffen Plumbing and Heating, Inc. for the installation of a geothermal heating and air conditioning system in the terminal. This system replaced a traditional boiler system that was nearly 20 years old. Geothermal heat pump systems are used to provide heating and

VALPARAISO – Porter Health Care System’s Chandana Surgery Center has been awarded the prestigious APEX Quality Award for the fifth consecutive year. APEX stands for Attributes for Patient Excellence Award and is an award of distinction that recognizes outstanding healthcare organizations throughout the United States that demonstrate the highest levels of excellence in patient satisfaction.