From 2015 to 2019, health care and social assistance was the fastest-growing sector in Northwest Indiana in terms of employment. It created 2,654 new jobs or about half of all new jobs added in the Region during that time, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Around the Region
Learn about people and companies making a difference at work and in the Region’s communities • April – May 2020
Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus, Community Hospital in Munster confirm treating patients with coronavirus
Two of Indiana’s latest confirmed COVID-19 cases are being treated at Region hospitals.
Government, numerous organizations working to slow spread of coronavirus
With the number of cases of COVID-19 increasing, Indiana officials and many organizations are taking steps to slow further spread of the virus.
New cancer and infusion center opens at St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago
Community Healthcare System has opened a new Cancer and Infusion Center at St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago.
Making a Difference: Hammond firefighters donate $1,500 to Cancer Resource Centre in Munster
The Cancer Resource Centre in Munster, which is affiliated with Community Healthcare System, recently was presented with a $1,500 donation by firefighters from the city of Hammond.
CEO of Community Healthcare System parent lands Distinguished Citizen Award from Boy Scouts of America
Donald Fesko’s efforts to build a diversified health care network and volunteer time with assorted organizations to make the Region a better place to live and work landed him the 2019 Distinguished Citizen Award.
Efforts to improve, streamline care by Community Healthcare System and provider network contributes to $2.6 million in Medicare savings
Being more efficient in care delivery has led to more than $2.6 million in Medicare savings by Community Healthcare System and its partner network of hundreds of independent care providers.
Community Healthcare System sets Sept. 21 open house for new stroke and rehabilitation center in Crown Point
Community Healthcare System has scheduled an open house Sept. 21 for its new stroke and rehabilitation center at 10215 Broadway in Crown Point.
A talent for in-demand jobs
Health care, construction industries among Region groups developing talent pipelines When it comes to creating a pipeline of future employees, Hoosiers are getting down to business. And with the Region’s growth dependent on a highly qualified workforce, numerous efforts are underway to fill the ranks in Northwest Indiana. “Access to talent is a primary factor […]