WEST LAFAYETTE – A Purdue University researcher has proposed development of a new cross-disciplinary approach for analyzing and preventing systemic failures in complex systems that play a role in calamities from power blackouts to the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster and the subprime mortgage crisis. “The striking similarities in such catastrophes necessitate a broader […]
MUNSTER – Community Hospital has been named for the eighth consecutive year a HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence. The designation honors hospitals with the best overall clinical performance across all 26 medical diagnoses and procedures. “Making a difference in the quality of life for the residents in our communities is what our
BURNS HARBOR – The GEM, an energy efficient and handicapped accessible home in the Village in Burns Harbor has been named one of the top five livable homes in the nation by AARP and the National Association of Home Builders. The GEM is certified as an Emerald by the National Green Building Standard.
MERRILLVILLE – John Lowenstine has been named a board member for Methodist Hospitals. Lowenstine is a certified public accountant and worked at Geo. S. Olive before opening his own practice. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Indiana CPA Society. At the same time, Methodist
SOUTH BEND – 1st Source Bank and its philanthropic arm, 1st Source Foundation, have donated more than $840,000 to community causes in 2010. In addition, 1st Source employees volunteers more than 25,000 hours to more than 375 non-profits. Major donations include $100,000 to St. Mary’s College Capital Campaign; $30,000 to South Bend Area
VALPARAISO – HealthLinc and Porter-Starke Services recently received the Special Exemplary Project Award from the Indiana Primary Health Care Organization. “HealthLinc is honored to have received this award with valued partner Porter-Starke,” said Beth Wrobel, CEO. “It’s a testament to the strength of both organizations and the partnership we have formed. More importantly,
CHESTERTON – Even though construction of the new Porter hospital at U.S. 6 and Indiana 49 south of Chesterton is far from complete, other development in the area has begun. Porter County Commissioners are considering a request to rezone 110 acres west of the site for a commercial, office and residential development. The
MUNSTER – The Northwest Indiana Building and Construction Trades Council has moved to a new location at 550 Superior Ave., Suite B, in Munster, said President Chris Hernandez. Previously, the council was located at 6415 Kennedy Ave., in Hammond. For information about the move, contact the council at (219) 924-5100 or visit
SOUTH BEND – The 30th anniversary of Center for Hospice Care is being marked with publication of a commemorative cookbook of favorite recipes of many of the patients served by the staff. “Sweet Memories” is available for $26.50 through the web site, www.CenterforHospice.org. Families were encouraged to include a photo along with brief
CROWN POINT – St. Anthony Medical Center is now offering patients the da Vinci Surgical System. DaVinci consists of a robotic platform designed to enable complex surgery using a minimally invasive approach. Sister hospitals St. Anthony Memorial in Michigan City and St. Margaret Mercy in Hammond and Dyer already offer da Vinci.
