The first SMART (Support Manufacturing And Regional Talent) class received their graduation certificates at a ceremony that included a variety of speakers from Mark Neal, deputy mayor of South Bend, to Paul Bonin, president of Bertrand Products and the local chapter of the National Tool and Machining Association. Half of this class has secured jobs […]
CROWN POINT — University of Saint Francis Crown Point Dean Dr. Marsha King was a presenter for the Human Patient Simulator Network (HPSN) World 2014 in Sarasota, Florida, in May. Over 400 learners from 30 countries attended the conference, which included King’s presentation, “Developing a High Fidelity Simulation Program in a Nursing Educational Setting.” The
Each May during National Emergency Medical Services Week, Rob Dowling, Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Crown Point Emergency Medical Services Academy director, continues a tradition of hosting an appreciation luncheon-cookout for area first-responders and hospital staff in honor of their services and teamwork. At this year’s event on May 22, Steve Jacobs and Scott Arnold, both of
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SOUTH BEND — Governor Mike Pence announced today that nine additional counties will receive federal grants for the severe winter storm that severely affected much of the state January 5-9. “This continues to be good financial news for cities and towns in these counties,” said Governor Pence. “Federal grants mean millions of dollars replenishing local budgets.”
MUNSTER — Patients with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders have another opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding, and meet a new community of people close to home. A support group dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by Parkinson’s, Essential Tremor, dystonia or other movement-related diagnoses is meeting on a regular basis at
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INDIANAPOLIS — Officials from Governor Mike Pence’s administration were in Mishawaka to detail the Governor’s plan to expand the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) to cover approximately 350,000 more Hoosiers. Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) will host “a conversation about the future of health care in Indiana” featuring State Health Commissioner William VanNess, M.D., and the
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VALPARAISO – This semi-autobiographical tale by novelist Tennessee Williams is the latest production in The Memorial Opera House’s 2014 theater season. The historic downtown Valparaiso venue, located at 104 East Indiana Avenue, was built in 1893 to honor fallen Union Army Civil War Veterans and offers intimate performances coupled with state of the art production. The
HAMMOND — Students from the Construction Technology course at the Hammond Area Career Center recently presented Local 599 of the Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters (IKORCC) with a plaque as a way to thank the carpenters for their continuous support. The Construction Technology course, open to Lake County high school juniors and seniors, teaches students
