DYER – Two Franciscan St. Margaret Health physicians have received St. Luke awards, which are given on behalf of nurses from both the Dyer and Hammond campuses to honor excellence in service to patients and staff. Dr. Navin Kumar, a gastroenterology/internal medicine specialist, receive the award for the Hammond campus, and Dr. Urmi Kalokhe, a […]
GARY – Indiana University Northwest and the Indiana High Speed Rail Association have partnered to provide IUN students an opportunity to take on a real client with real needs. Business students at IUN along with students in the Center for Urban and Regional Excellence, will conduct research for IHSRA and produce a feasibility report for
SOUTH BEND – The fourth annual River Bend Film Festival will be April 11-14 at three locations in South Bend. The event is sponsored by Mid America Filmmakers and Downtown South Bend through a grant from Indiana Arts. The kick-off screening is from 7 to 11 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, at Merriman’s Playhouse, 1211
VALPARAISO – Anton Insurance Agency Inc. has been honored by Erie Insurance with the Founders’ Award. It is presented as a measure of quality agency performance in auto and property production and service to customers. Anton Insurance Agency has offices in Valparaiso and Chesterton and offers a full line of property/casualty insurance including auto and
WHITING – Justin Huisman has been named manager of the Northwest Indiana Oilmen. The team will begin its inaugural season in the Midwest Collegiate League this summer. Huisman is a former pitcher for the Kansas City Royals and is a graduate of Purdue University Calumet. He began his collegiate career at the University of Mississippi
SOUTH BEND – Patrick Ryan has been named chief executive officer of Press Ganey Associates in South Bend. Ryan, a 30-year healthcare veteran, is also purchasing a minority stake in the company. Most recently, he was chairman and CEO at The Broadlane Group in Dallas. Press Ganey provides services to hospitals, medical practices, home care
GARY – The Indiana University Northwest School of Business and Economics and the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center will hold a workshop on branding strategies for small businesses. It will be from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 21 at the Dunes Medical/Professional Building, 3400 Broadway. The event will focus on creating cost-effective branding
ELKHART – Diane Maas has been named vice president of managed care and business development for the Newly Affiliated Organization combining Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Maas has been with Memorial since 1990 and was named vice president of managed care in 1996. She is a graduate of Loras College in
SOUTH BEND – Memorial Hospital’s “Diabeticos Saludables: Sweet Success in the Fight Against Diabetes,” is among 10 programs from across the country named a Program of Excellence by the Hospital Charitable Service Awards. Diabeticos Saludables is a program of Memorial’s Community Health Enhancement division. It is a multifaceted, culturally appropriate, education and case management program
Here are the winners selected to recieve our “thank-you” gifts. The NWIBQ magazine team thanks everyone who took the time to complete this survey. Overnight at The Inn at Aberdeen Amanda Watson, Holladay Properties Chris Skoczylas, 1st Source Insurance Mindy Trzeciak, Dog Grooming Academy of Northwest Indiana Tim Ohlund, Heston Supper Club Dinner at Don Quijote
