Michiana Partnership Names New COO

SOUTH BEND –  Jim Finan of Granger, Indiana, is the new Chief Operations Officer (COO) and Vice President of Business Recruitment for the Michiana Partnership, Inc., the two-state regional economic development organization covering Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan.  Jim brings a wealth of experience in both economic and community development including economic and business development

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Free Community Wellness Seminars

Porter Health Care System will present the following community wellness programs in May. Pre-registration is required. To register, call 1-800-541-1861 or go to PorterHealth.com. PAD … Are You Listening to Your Legs?  l 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 It is estimated that by the age of 65, up to 20% of the population will have

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United Way Retired Senior Volunteer Program Record Year

VALPARAISO – In 2015, United Way of Porter County Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) experienced a record breaking year in volunteers recruited, hours served and community members assisted. Nearly 400 senior citizen volunteers served more than 30,732 hours and assisted more than 160,900 individuals throughout Northwest Indiana. The RSVP program is designed to keep senior

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Free Healthy Heart Diet Classes

Porter Regional Hospital will be offering free Healthy Heart Diet classes. Better understand and read food labels, choose heart-healthy food and learn basic food preparation tips by attending one of Porter Regional Hospital’s Healthy Heart Diet classes in May. The free classes will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays, May 3 and 17

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Chairish the Children Reception

HAMMOND – The annual ‘Chair’ish the Children reception will be hosted at the Indiana Welcome Center on Thursday, April 28th. From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. visitors can view more than 70 child-sized chairs decorated to represent what it means to cherish our community’s children. The decorated chair exhibit is presented by Prevent Child Abuse

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Methodist Offering Smoking Cessation Classes

Methodist Hospitals is offering Smoking Cessation Classes at the Merrillville Campuses.  Since not all smoking cessation techniques are effective for every smoker this program lets you develop the approach that works for you.  Develop skills in assertive communication, coping, self-monitoring, stress management, and weight management. Classes are based on the highly successful American Lung Association’s

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