MERRILLVILLE – Advanced Imaging Solutions, a marketplace leader in managed print services, copiers, printers, and managed IT services has purchased Pinnacle of Indiana, a Microsoft Certified Partner and one of the top managed information technology service providers in the Midwest. Together, they will serve over 3,000 customers concentrated in Northern Indiana and Central and South […]
LAPORTE – Melissa Grcich has been named the new Transitional Care/Care Management Director for both Indiana University Health LaPorte and Starke hospitals. She will oversee the departments, collaborating in the development and implantation of transitional care and new structure within the Social Services/Case Management department. Grcich brings varied leadership experience in charge nurse roles, development
MUNSTER – Women looking for exceptional imaging care close to home will find it at the Women’s Diagnostic Center of Community Hospital. A recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR) gave Community Diagnostic Center a three-year term of accreditation in breast magnetic resonance imaging. “By receiving the ACR Gold Standard of Accreditation, our
HAMMOND – The South Shore CVA has unveiled a new web site. It uses the latest technological features that provide users with an aesthetically pleasing and easy-to-use format. “The South Shore has had this untapped source of art that we felt deserved to be showcased. It’s something unique to our area,” said Speros Batistatos, president
LAPORTE – Sharon Rundle has been named Director of Quality, Patient Safety and Satisfaction for Indiana University Health LaPorte and Starke hospitals. She will oversee the departments, including infection control, for both hospitals. In addition, she will oversee the cancer registry program as well as handle nurse coordination, education and research programs affiliated with Michiana
WEST LAFAYETTE – A Purdue University biochemist has determined the function of a gene that when mutated leads to a genetic variation of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease. James Clemens, an assistant professor of biochemistry, found that a gene called VAPB is responsible for transporting certain proteins to their proper places along neurons.
VALPARAISO – The Valparaiso Family YMCA and Methodist Hospitals have announced a new Healthcare Engagement Partnership. The collaboration will bring wellness and comprehensive programs to the community designed to maintain a high level of well-being and healthy living through proper diet, exercise, stress management and illness prevention. Methodist staff members will provide services promoting proper
MUNSTER – American Savings, FSB has announced the appointment of Michael J. Purcell to its board of directors. He is the third generation of the Purcell family to be involved in the Indiana banking community. His grandfather, Dr. Joseph Abner Abel, one of the top physicians in South Bend, was also the owner and president
