Valpo dean chairperson of Northwest Health – Porter board
Karen Allen, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions at Valparaiso University, is the new chairperson for Northwest Health – Porter’s board of trustees.
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Hobart fire chief thanks St. Mary Medical Center on two-year anniversary of his release after two-month COVID fight.
Franciscan Health Hammond to close emergency department as planned
Despite efforts by the city of Hammond, Franciscan Health officials said they will close the Hammond emergency department Saturday as planned.
Franciscan Crown Point doctor earns St. Raphael Award
Dr. Zubair Dave earns St. Raphael Award from nursing staff at Franciscan Health Crown Point.
$15M HealthLinc clinic underway in Michigan City
Nonprofit health care provider HealthLinc is building a $15 million facility in Michigan City behind Ivy Tech Community College.
South Bend-based Strawberry Fields offers first dividend
South Bend-based Strawberry Fields REIT announced its first dividend after going public earlier this year.
Porter hospital earns “A” grade from national health safety nonprofit
Two Northwest Health hospitals earned awards for making sure patients are safe from harm and medical errors while under their care.
Northwest Health expands Lakeshore Surgicare in Chesterton
Northwest Health Lakeshore Surgicare opened its renovated space in Chesterton on Nov. 14, with 4,600 more square feet.
Franciscan Health to close Hammond ER by end of year
Franciscan Health will close its Hammond emergency department by the end of the year because of a decrease in patients.
Community Healthcare System hiring event Nov. 10
Community Healthcare System is hosting a hiring event for available positions around Northwest Indiana.