IU South Bend has received its largest single philanthropic donation, a $5.85 million gift from the Vera Z. Dwyer Charitable Trust. The gift includes $2.5 million to be used for scholarships for The College of Health Services; $1.5 million will be used to create the endowed Vera Z. Dwyer Distinguished Chair in Advance Nursing Practice; […]

VALPARAISO — The Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) recognized Porter Regional Hospital at The Marten House in Indianapolis for their work to reduce patient harm by 40 percent and readmissions by 20 percent over the past three years. The recognition is based on the results of a national campaign known as Partnership for Patients, created by

Get Your Body Back After Baby A Community Hospital physical therapist presents “Get Your Body Back…The Perfect Postpartum Workout Solution” on Jan. 12 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Community Hospital Fitness Pointe located at 9950 Calumet Avenue, Munster, Ind. This program is FREE, but registration is required by calling 219-836-3477 or toll free 866‑836-3477. For

Teachers are the most valuable resource for America to compete in a global science technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) economy. This work was on display at a recent public forum to discuss a new STEM charter school application for Northwest Indiana at the Lake County Public Library. The meeting became a celebration of how Northwest

The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) is embarking on a Regional Corridor Study (RCS) as part of implementing its 2040 Plan’s regional goals, objectives and strategies.  NIRPC has designed a survey which will help determine how to improve travel times across the Northwest Indiana region.  The survey can be accessed online at and on

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.