One of the most important steps Indiana can take to improve education and eliminate the achievement gap for low-income and disadvantaged children is to expand publicly-funded preschool opportunities. Please contact your state legislators today to urge them to move forward this year to fund a statewide preschool program. Every year, thousands of disadvantaged children arrive […]

HOBART — Nurses at St. Mary Medical Center are benefiting from the use of a new approach to the decision-making process – one that is designed to improve the quality of patient care and aid in their own professional development. The model, called Shared Governance, combines group or team leadership with participative decision-making, and creates

VALPARAISO — Valparaiso University has been designated a 2015 STEM JobsSM Approved College by Victory Media. The list is the first of its kind to rate universities and colleges on their responsiveness and relevance to high demand, high growth STEM occupations. “It is an honor to be recognized for the educational opportunities that we provide

MISHAWAKA – Primrose Retirement Community of Mishawaka has announced that Wendy White has been named Executive Director.  She began her duties on November 17, and in this capacity, will oversee the day-to-day operations of the community. White has worked in the geriatric health field for over 30 years, serving as a Human Resource Manager, Marketing

MUNSTER — Community Hospital Concussion Clinic Director John J. Doherty, MS, PT, ATC, ITAT, has been inducted into the Indiana Athletic Trainers’ Association (IATA) Hall of Fame. Considered one of the highest honors a member can receive, the IATA Hall of Fame showcases the exceptional talents and workmanship of athletic trainers loyal to their trade.

Urschel, the global leader in food cutting technology, recently launched a new Chinese website (http://www.urschel.net.cn) to benefit food processors in Eastern Asia. The new site offers improved functionality, design, and navigation. The Chinese site delivers relevant content to food processors seeking to learn more about Urschel cutting equipment. New website features include an improved homepage

St. Clare Health Clinic staff members unpack a donation of dozens of bags of canned items, a portion of which are shown here, that were collected by the Crown Point High School Theater Department and brought to the clinic Nov. 24, following four, recent performances of Charlotte’s Web that were presented to some 650 third-graders

MUNSTER — There were tears and smiles of remembrance as families gathered with Community Healthcare System staff members, Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network representatives and Indiana Lions Eye Bank officials to honor the area’s organ, eye and tissue donors. The fourth annual Donate Life Rose Dedication Ceremony was held Nov. 5 at