GARY – Methodist Hospitals’ diabetes self-management education program has been awarded continued recognition from the American Diabetes Association. The ADA Education Recognition effort, begun in the fall of 1986, and is based on the National Standards for Diabetes Education that were developed by the National Advisory Board and endorsed by the diabetes community. It is […]
CROWN POINT – Kimberly Valich has joined the University of St. Francis Crown Point faculty as a full-time assistant professor. She earned a bachelor of science in nursing at St. Xavier University in 1989 and a master of science in nursing at University of Phoenix in 2002. She began her nursing career in intensive and
MUNSTER – Community Hospital is the first in Indiana to offer advanced Positron Emission Mammography (PEM). The new equipment adds 3D imaging capabilities to the comprehensive breast cancer services available through the Women’s Diagnostic Center. “We are excited to introduce this revolutionary technology to better care for our patients,” said Dr. Mary Nicholson, dedicated breast
LAPORTE – Indiana University Health La Porte Community Health and Dental centers has named Rick Zastoupil the new director. Zastoupil previously served as a volunteer EMT/firefighter for a fire department in Washington State. He then served as the lead Spanish interpreter, and then later became the coordinator for an outreach program for a dual-county health
SOUTH BEND – Press Ganey, a health care information data provider, has signed an agreement with Catholic Health Partners of Ohio to provide services to the organization’s 100 healthcare facilities. Press Ganey’s data will focus on the service provided through emergency departments and outpatient services.
LAPORTE – Indiana University Health Occupational Services announces the acquisition of Wipperman Occupational Health. The acquisition, which became effective Jan. 1, transfers ownership of the South Bend clinic to IU Health Occupational Services. Medical Director Vickie Wipperman said, “I’m so excited to join with IU Health. To have the backing and support of such a
VALPARAISO – Derek Frazier has been named Development Director for Frontline Foundations Inc., a faith-based substance abuse treatment provider in Porter County. He will oversee fundraising, marketing, and grant development. Frazier was a member of the 2011 Valparaiso Chamber’s Leadership Academy and currently serves as co-chair for Emerge South Shore’s Identify Committee. Frontline Foundations, Inc.
GRANGER – Doctors Express Granger announces the grand opening of its first Indiana neighborhood Urgent Care Center at 7115 Heritage Square Drive, Suite 1250, Granger. Doctors Express Granger is owned by Dr. Richard Sullivan and Dr. Michael Martino. Normal hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. On Saturday, Feb.
MERRILLVILLE – A former Osco Drugs store at 61st Avenue and Broadway in Gary will soon become a Community HealthNet clinic. Work on the $600,000 project has begun it is expected to be completed soon. HealthNet will have nine exam rooms and provide primary care, pediatric care, obstetrics services and provide other health needs. HealthNet
KNOX – Indiana University Health Starke Hospital, along with area partners, will hold a community program to end drug abuse in Starke County. President David Hyatt said the effort will focus on crystal meth usage. Currently, Starke County is the ninth largest producer of the drug in Indiana, with heroin and prescription pill abuse increasing
