Box to retire as health commissioner; Weaver tapped to fill role
Dr. Lindsay Weaver will replace Dr. Kristina Box, who is retiring as the state health commissioner.
Workplace’s remote future
Calls for continued telecommuting mean companies must reinforce conduct rules for all employees, say Region’s HR professionals.
Beacon Health receives $4.8M in grants for COVID-19 vaccination outreach
Beacon Health and a coalition of health and community organizations want to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates in the greater St. Joseph County area.
For the good of everyone
Professionals say flexibility essential as workplaces shift to keeping employees happier and healthier with policies like remote options, sick leave, among other amenities.
Economist says latest jobs report shows resilience despite rise in COVID-19 related cases
A recent spike in COVID-19 related cases nationally appears to have had little impact on national employment numbers.
Better care for residents
Region’s health providers overcome pandemic’s challenges to enhance services for residents, which sets the stage for abundant opportunities throughout the health care arena.
Region hospitals collaborating to improve emergency medical services during crisis
The Region’s hospitals are collaborating to improve residents’ access to emergency services during the pandemic.
Viewpoint: Shrinking workforce here to stay
Publisher Troy Linker says time is now for all industries to rethink hiring strategies as the workforce continues to shrink, making it difficult to find qualified workers.
Community Hospital administers its 100,000th COVID-19 shot
Richard Good of Schererville was the recipient of the 100,000th vaccination given at Community Hospital’s COVID Vaccine Clinic.
In this issue
There’s no question the crisis brought on by the pandemic has changed how the world functions. Businesses the past year have adapted to new ways of doing things, including implementing a range of safety protocols for employees as well as how they interact with customers.