TERRE HAUTE – Indiana State University’s online LPN to Bachelor of Science program has been honored with a seventh place ranking on TheBestColleges.org rundown of the top 10 online program. Each year, the Web site ranks various university programs based on national standards in affordability, retention rate and median starting salaries for graduates. Indiana State […]
MUNSTER – Dr. Lesley Rhee, who is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, has begun practice at the Franciscan Hammond Clinic Specialty Center, 7905 Calumet Ave., Munster.
GARY – Methodist Hospitals has received Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers. It is an international not-for-profit organization that focuses on transforming cardiovascular care. Hospitals that have received accreditation have achieved a higher level of expertise in dealing with patients who arrive with symptoms of a heart attack. They emphasize
Our readers suggest some of the region’s standouts in medical care. Thousands of people work in health care across Northwest Indiana, serving patients at hundreds of different sites of care. They’re all helping patients get healthy and hopefully stay that way. We wanted to find out who is exceptionally good at doing so, and who
LAPORTE – Indiana University Health LaPorte Physicians has announced that it is booking appointments online through its InQuicker system. Beginning immediately, anyone can visit iuhealth.org/laporte or iuhealth.org/starke to book an appointment at Pediatric Care at Founder’s Square and Primary Care at LifeWorks Business Park or hold their place online at After Hours Care at Founders’
SOUTH BEND – St. Mary’s College has announced that researchers at the college and at the University of Notre Dame have developed a process that can screen for counterfeit medication. The tool, made of paper, is the size of a business card and will be used in developing countries where up to 30 percent of
LAPORTE – Dr. Carl Wynter, an invasive cardiologist, as joined Indiana University Physicians LaPorte. He is board certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Wynter received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Pennsylvania and completed his residency at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center.
LAPORTE – U.S. News and World Report has released its 23rd annual Best Hospitals rankings with Indiana University Health LaPorte and Starke Hospitals included as part of the list. “These hospitals are the kinds of medical centers that should be on your list when you need the best care,” said Editor Avery Comarow. “They are
SOUTH BEND – Greg Conrad has been named vice president of the newly formed Beacon Health Ventures organization which includes the home health and professional services division of Beacon Health System. The division includes Elkhart General and Memorial Hospital home health agency operations, medical equipment and supplies, retail operations, pharmacy operations, medical and occupational staffing
SOUTH BEND – Pediatrician Ruchita Kachru has joined Memorial Medical Group’s Ireland Road Medical Group. She received her medical degree from Government Medical College in Jammu, India, and completed her residency in pediatrics at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. She is board certified in pediatrics and most recently was an attending
