PET CT Open House Porter Hospital

Porter Hospital in Valparaiso adds more resources to diagnose, treat cancer

Northwest Indiana residents now have access to a new service in Valparaiso that can assist physicians with diagnosing cancer and formulating treatment plans. The PET/CT Scan opened in December in the Porter Regional Hospital Cancer Care Center, located in the Medical Plaza at the hospital’s main campus, 85 E. U.S. Highway 6, Valparaiso. It is […]

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Ivy Tech, Purdue programs that assist students honored by state

Ivy Tech Community College’s Associated Accelerated Program and Purdue University’s Purdue Promise programs were recipients of the 2018 Stan Jones Student Success Award presented by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. The award was named in honor of the late Stan Jones, president of Complete College America and former Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education. “The

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Jobs

Indiana’s jobless rate rises slightly to 3.6 percent in November

Indiana’s unemployment rate for November was 3.6 percent, according to the state’s department of workforce development. Indiana’s jobless rate has held at 3.5 percent since August. The state’s jobless rate was still below the national unemployment rate in November which was 3.7 percent. Indiana’s unemployment rate now has been below the U.S. rate for more

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United Way

Nominations sought for United Way of Porter County Spirit Awards

United Way of Porter County seeks nominations of outstanding volunteers for its annual Spirit Awards. As an initiative of the United Way Regional Volunteer Center program, the Spirit Awards, now in its third year, recognizes volunteer activities happening throughout Northwest Indiana. Nominations will be accepted through Jan. 15. “We are looking for everyday passionate, courageous

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Clinical Assistant Community Healthcare System

Community Healthcare System offers laboratory career education program for high school graduates

The central laboratory at the hospitals of Community Healthcare System in Munster is offering the clinical assistant program, a new initiative designed to prepare students interested in the healthcare field, specifically laboratory services. The goal of the curriculum is to graduate well-qualified, well-educated individuals to meet the present and future demand in the clinical laboratory

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NiSource

NiSource announces expanded executive roles, appointments

Merrillville-based NiSource, parent company of NIPSCO, announced expanded roles for Randy Hulen, who will serve as vice president, investor relations and treasurer, and Shawn Anderson, who will serve as vice president, strategy and chief risk officer, effective Jan. 1. In addition to his current role as vice president, investor relations, Hulen will lead the treasury

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Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest using ArcelorMittal grant to develop strategic plan

The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest was selected to receive a grant from ArcelorMittal in the second year of its special community investment initiative, “Building Resilience: Investing in Nonprofit Sustainability.” The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest was one of 14 nonprofit organizations nationwide that were awarded a share of $325,000 in grant funds

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Education Thomas Keon

Purdue Northwest chancellor elected board chairman of Urban League of Northwest Indiana for 2019-2020

The Urban League of Northwest Indiana elected Purdue University Northwest Chancellor Thomas L. Keon chairman of its board of directors for a two-year term. “We are extremely grateful for Dr. Keon’s willingness to continue his long-standing service to the Urban League and provide leadership as we go forward in 2019 and 2020,” said Dr. Vanessa

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ArcelorMittal

ArcelorMittal sites in Northwest Indiana, Illinois recognized for conservation excellence

Three ArcelorMittal USA facilities have achieved Wildlife Habitat Council Conservation Certification, demonstrating their commitment to environmental stewardship. WHC’s certification program is a voluntary sustainability standard designed for habitat enhancement and conservation education activities on corporate lands. ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor in Burns Harbor and ArcelorMittal Global Research & Development Center in East Chicago, both received gold

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