LAPORTE – Workforce Health has changed its name to Indiana University Health Occupational Services. The name change was done to “better identify a more unique brand of nationally recognized healthcare and more immediately identify the close relationship with the prestige of IU and its world-renowned IU School of Medicine,” according to an announcement […]
GARY – Methodist Hospitals has been ranked 22nd among 121 hospitals in the Chicago area by U.S. News and World Report in its first Best Hospitals metro area rankings. The ranking recognize 622 hospitals in or near major cities with a record of high performance in key medical specialties. “All of these
By John Cain South Shore Arts at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster is currently presenting the 67th Annual Salon Show through March 27. The exhibit is free. The Salon Show is a tradition that has defined South Shore Arts since its inception in the late 1930s, when 120 Hammond and Calumet
by Tom Price At a time when a global economic recession has put economic development on hold in many communities, South Bend has accelerated progress in 2010 toward introducing a research- and innovation-driven sector in its local economy. Complementing these efforts at economic transformation, South Bend also became the focus of widespread attention in 2010
When it comes to amenities for business meetings, these days it’s less about the food and nearby entertainment venues (although those will always be important) and more about connectivity and teleconferencing capabilities. Cutting-edge and convenient, user-friendly technology is paramount to creating a meeting-friendly environment. Here is a look at what hotels and conference centers, which
GRIFFITH – “Bank on Northwest Indiana,” a program designed to help connect the region’s 21,700 “unbanked or underbanked” residents with free or low-cost bank accounts, financial education and other financial services was launched April 13. The program, organized by the Lake Area United Way, brings together financial institutions and community partners to assist
INDIANAPOLIS – The Matt Breman Memorial 5K Run & Walk to End Child Abuse will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 23, starting at Buggs Temple in downtown Indianapolis. The entry fee is $20 per person and $40 for families. Commemorative water bottles are available for $10. Matt Bremen was an avid
VALPARAISO – Porter Health System is using Donate Life Month in April to celebrate its Silver Award for organ donation performance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The award denotes Porter as a Health and Human Services’ 2010 Medal of Honor hospital, only of only four in Indiana to receive
CEDAR LAKE – Dushan Nikolovski, director of Purdue University Calumet’s Center for Entrepreneurship Success, is the guest speaker for eEngaging NWI Business Women, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 at the Lighthouse Restaurant, 7501 Constitution Ave., Cedar Lake. He will speak about entrepreneurial opportunities and resources in Northwest Indiana. eEngaging
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration will host an hour-long webinar designed to help business owners make the right decisions to maneuver through the economic recovery. Among the questions that will be addressed are “How does a business owner take positive steps to ensure that his or her business remains resilient through
