SOUTH BEND – Waldemar Rosario has joined the pediatricians practicing at Navarre Pediatrics at Main Street. Rosario received his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Pediatric Hospital in San Juan. He also has practices in California and Florida. Navarre Pediatrics is part […]
Advances in medical technology improve outcomes, and careers, too. by Bob Kronemyer Whether it’s electromagnetic guidance to detect lung cancer or robotic-assisted surgery for removing a gallbladder, the region’s health care centers are committed to offering their patients the newest in clinically proven diagnostics and treatment. High-tech options are also fueling select job growth within
CHICAGO – Natalie T. Pedraza of Munster has been named director of compliance for James McHugh Construction Co. Most recently she was with the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority where she was director of procurement and business diversity. She is a graduate of DePaul University.
MUNSTER – Franciscan Physicians Hospital employees Mary Beth Kosiba, Kari Wall and Robin Rossner hit the road Monday, November 19, hauling a 20-foot trailer filled with donations, and equally important, hope, for victims of Hurricane Sandy. A collection of needed items brought in massive donations from canned goods and pet food to diapers and hand
HAMMOND – A Finnish company, Huhtamaki Inc., will invest $8.5 million in its Hammond operation to beef up production for its recycled paper products. When the project is completed, it will add a dozen jobs by 2014. Huhtamaki provides consumer and specialty packaging products to clients around the world. Its Hammond plant has 115 employees
HAMMOND – SportsIndiana.org has received a facelift. The new site is more user-friendly and includes features such as an interactive community map, individual community sports venue pages, membership information and information on the sports tourism business in Northwest Indiana. “This new website greatly simplifies the process of applying for and submitting grant requests for the
MICHIGAN CITY – PXLFIX, a Smartphone and tablet service business, has moved to 720 Franklin St., said owner Allyson Kazmucha. At the same time, she announced the business has teamed up with Pod Drop. Pod Drop repairs iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch devices. Devices with cracked screens can many times be repaired the same day,
HOBART – TradeWinds Services will mark the renovation of its recently acquired building from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at 3198 E. 83rd Place, Hobart. “We’re not having a traditional ground breaking,” said CEO Jon Gold, “because the majority of construction will take place in the building’s interior.” Gold said the decision to
