An Organizational Structure that Works for Change By Tom Somodi Many, if not most people, would argue that the ability for an organization to change over time is critical to that organization’s long-term survival. To this end, the literature is full of theories, methodologies, recommendations and analysis on how an organization should be structured in […]
LA PORTE — Since 1983 Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital, the La Porte Hospital Foundation and the La Porte Hospital Auxiliary have sponsored scholarships and awards/loans to provide financial assistance to students pursuing healthcare careers. Through the combined efforts, more than $100,000 was distributed to 42 students in 2013. Applications available at iuhealth.org/laporte/foundation/scholarships. All
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Both Porter Regional Hospital and Portage Hospital have recently launched a 30-Minute ER Service Pledge. This new service is a part of an ongoing quality improvement process to monitor how efficiently Porter triages patients and gets them to a clinical professional, defined as a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner, for initial evaluation and treatment.
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Office of State-Based Initiatives (OSBI) recently released its annual report detailing the economic cost of federal regulations, as well as how the federal government limits the ability of the states to implement creative solutions to problems they face. The report can be found attached. Governor Pence signed Executive Order 13-20 in July
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VALPARAISO – Ben, an adorable mini pot-bellied pig, will be hogging the attention during a Lakeshore PAWS adoption event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 22 at the adoption center, 405 Elm St. in Valparaiso. This smart little guy is trained to use a litter box, loves attention and petting, and of course loves
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HAMMOND – The South Shore Civil War Memorial Trail’s exhibit, Region United, Nation Divided: Following Lincoln, will open at the Indiana Welcome Center on Monday, Feb. 24, and run through Wednesday, April 30. The exhibit will showcase the region’s answer to Abraham Lincoln’s call to action during the Civil War. The Indiana Welcome Center will
A diversity of entertainment, from Johnny Cash to Agatha Christie. by John Cain Theatre at the Center will present “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash” at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts in Munster, February 20 through March 30. From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love
CHICAGO — The Apollo Chorus will present Choral Classics-Mozart’s Great Mass in C & Dvorák’s Te Deum on Saturday, February 22 at 7:30 p.m. at University of Chicago’s Rockefeller Chapel, 5850 S. Woodlawn Ave. The historic chapel provides a stunning setting for the concert, featuring the 150-member choir conducted by The Apollo Chorus Music Director
