KNOX – Starke Memorial Hospital is offering grant money to allow qualifying Starke County women to receive free mammograms. The LaPorte Hospital Foundation received grants from two organizations in 2010 to offer free mammograms to the uninsured and low-income women in Starke County. Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Northern Indiana Affiliate awarded […]
VALPARAISO – Porter Health system has announced the contractors that will be working on the next phase of its new hospital project at the corner of U.S. 6 and Indiana 49. They are Acorn Fence of Hammond for fences and gates; Twin Oaks Landscaping of Oswego, Ill., for landscaping and irrigation; HWZ Contracting
LAPORTE – Hip replacement care within LaPorte Regional Health System is among the top 15 percent in the nation for 2010 and 2011, according to HealthGrades, the nation’s leading independent ratings organization that evaluates patient care for 5,000 hospitals. “On behalf of the organization I am pleased to accept this award for providing
HAMMOND – The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority has received a Gold MarCom Award for its video, “Built by Steel, Changed by Tourism.” The video showcases the history of the South Shore CVA and the hospitality industry in Northwest Indiana. It was produced by the staff of the South Shore CVA and
GARY – The Indiana University Northwest School of Business and Economics has been named a Premier Chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, an international honor society. To qualify, at least 85 percent of the students nominated for members in the society must accept lifetime membership. “This award recognized the school’s efforts to ensure
WINFIELD – Winfield ACE Hardware has joined with Ink-O-Dem to provide an injet cartridge refilling service at the store at 11702 Randolph St. Earlier this year, ACE provided the service at its stores in Dyer and Valparaiso. During the introduction of the service through Nov. 14, ink cartridges will be refilled free of
HAMMOND – “A Christmas Story” Comes Home exhibit at the Indiana Welcome Center will be on display through Jan. 9. The first weekend event, “Kid’s Kickoff” will be Sunday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children can enjoy a free train ride around the exhibit and displaying, make crafts and write
LAPORTE – Tickets for the 16th annual LaPorte Hospital Foundation Holiday at the Pops are on sale. The concert will be 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 at the LaPorte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St. Doors open at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Visiting Nurse Association HomeCare and Hospice and other philanthropic health care
PORTAGE – The Northwest Indiana Forum and the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission will host “Putting the Pieces Together: The Importance of Land Assembly in Economic Development” from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Nov. 10, in the Forum/NIRPC Auditorium. The program is designed for county/city/town planners, economic development professionals, redevelopment commissions and
VALPARAISO – Valparaiso University will host a panel discussion Wednesday, Nov. 10, that will examine the state of the American economy. “Looking Back, Looking Forward: State of the U.S. Economy,” begins at 5 p.m. in the Neils Science Center Room 234. Speakers are Helen Mirza, community affairs director and senior supervising examiner
