Community foundation donates $50,000 to South Haven club
The Porter County Community Foundation approved a $50,000 grant to help renovate the South Haven Boys & Girls Club.
New training facility opens in Merrillville
Professional basketball players Jarrod Jones and Lazeric Jones will open D1 Training fitness facility in Merrillville on Jan. 2.
United Way receives $100,000 in health funding
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan presented United Way of La Porte County with $100,000 in funding to support mental health initiatives for youth and their families.
Healthcare Foundation of La Porte changes name
Healthcare Foundation of La Porte announced it is changing its name to Health Foundation of La Porte to better reflect the organization’s mission.
Northwest Health – Porter names new CEO
Northwest Health – Porter named Dr. James Leonard as the organization’s new CEO, the first physician to fill the role.
Vision Boutique opens new Munster location
Chicago-based Vision Boutique will open its seventh location in January in Munster.
Purdue University Northwest receives $3 million grant
PNW received a $3 million grant to partner with local pediatric clinics to bolster services for children facing traumatic stress.
St. Mary Medical Center receives recognition
St. Mary Medical Center receives recognition as a Baby-Friendly birth facility for offering excellent care for mothers and their infants.
Methodist Hospitals receives national recognition
Gary-based Methodist Hospitals was recognized among the nation’s top hospitals in social responsibility by the Lown Institute, a national health care think tank.
Crisis Center in Gary appoints new director
Marion Collins is the new executive director of the Crisis Center, a Gary-based child welfare agency, as of Nov. 28.