Sameer Z. Ahmed, MD, an oncologist/hematologist with Franciscan Physician Network Oncology & Hematology Specialists, will begin seeing patients at Franciscan Health Rensselaer‘s Cancer Center. Board-certified in oncology, hematology and internal medicine, Dr. Ahmed completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the Indiana University School of Medicine and an internal medicine residency at Jewish Hospital

VALPARAISO – Valparaiso University’s Brauer Museum of Art opens its summer exhibitions Friday, May 18. The summer exhibitions run through Aug. 5, and all Brauer Museum exhibitions and events are free and open to the public. The summer shows offer an opportunity to view the Brauer’s newest acquisitions, featuring works in a variety of media.

The Hammond Community Corporation has generously awarded Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana $1,000 to produce and deliver healthy, nutritious meals to those in need in Hammond. “We are so grateful for the continued support from the Hammond Community Corporation.  They are one of our many community partners who understand the importance of senior nutrition

HAMMOND and WESTVILLE – Purdue University Northwest (PNW) received a record $1,058,979 in contributions during the fifth annual Purdue Northwest Day of Giving, shattering the previous year’s total by more than $100,000 for the 24-hour, social media-driven giving campaign. This year’s total was the tenth highest from among 60 various participating groups across the entire

MICHIGAN CITY – Lubeznik Center for the Arts’ summer class and workshop offerings for children, teens and adults are currently open for registration. Enjoy learning a new skill in a workshop or expand your technique in a six-week class. Offerings run from June 16 through August 10. Don’t delay because classes fill quickly. Register early to secure your spot

SOUTH BEND — May’s “May the 4th Be With You” themed First Fridays celebrates the unofficial holiday of May 4th with fun Star Wars themed events. During the event you will have the opportunity to take pictures with costumed Star Wars heroes and villains at the Studebaker Plaza. There will also be an opportunity to

SOUTH BEND – Then & Now: A Downtown South Bend Architecture Walking Tour returns to downtown South Bend with six guided tours on May 4th, June 1st, July 6th, August 3rd, September 7th and October 5th from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. The tours last approximately an hour and a half covering over twenty historical buildings

HIGHLAND – The members of DAV Chapter #17 will host the annual Walk for the DAV on Saturday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m. at Wicker Park in Highland, IN. The DAV is a non-profit organization dedicated to a single purpose: empowering the USA military service veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. All

Coverage changes by Envision Physician services hospitalist program for Franciscan Health Rensselaer went into effect on Wednesday, April 18 2018. “Bringing this program to Franciscan Health Rensselaer and the community has been a top priority for me,” says Carlos Vasquez, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Franciscan Health Rensselaer. “The hospitalist program will improve