Lake Area United Way and United Way of Porter County in cooperation with Congressman Pete Visclosky are coming together to host a “Superheroes Against Hunger” Canstruction competition. The competitors will consist of middle school students from...
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Grade A Health Care Franciscan Healthcare Munster, Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Michigan City, Earn Highest Distinction in Hospital Safety Scores
Franciscan Healthcare Munster and Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Michigan City recently received A grades, the highest given, as a reflection of superior hospital safety. The Leapfrog Group, a national leader and advocate in hospital transparency,...
NIRPC Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting Thursday, June 19, 2014
TTY users may access the Relay Indiana Service by calling 711 or 1-800-743-3333. Requests for alternative formats may be made 48 hours in advance by contacting Mary Thorne at 219-763-6060, ext. 131 or email to mthorne@nirpc.org. The Northwestern...
Porter Regional Hospital to Present EMS Symposium Featuring National Speaker
In recognition of National EMS Week, which runs from May 18 – 24, Porter Regional Hospital will host an EMS Symposium from 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21 at Ivy Tech Community College, 3100 Ivy Tech Dr. in Valparaiso. The event is free...
Voices of Ogden Dunes Presented at the Porter County Museum
Stop by the Porter County Museum on Sunday May 18 at 2:00 p.m. to hear voices from Ogden Dunes! During this special Sundays @ the PoCo Muse program, readers bring to life the personal stories from early residents and share thoughts on the Dunes’...
Porter County Recycling District Graduates First Class of Master Recyclers in Indiana
The Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County recently marked the graduation of the first class of Master Recycler interns ever in the State of Indiana. Seventeen Porter County residents attended classes to learn about waste...
Branding Expert Karen Post to Headline Annual IU Northwest Business Speakers Series Luncheon
On Thursday, April 24, the Indiana University Northwest School of Business and Economics and the IU Northwest Business Alliance will welcome Karen Post as the speaker for the 2014 Business Speakers Series Luncheon at the Radisson Hotel Star Plaza....
New Hope for Hemorrhoid Relief
Hemorrhoids. It was the number-one trending and most frequently searched health issue on the Internet for 2012, reported the United States Food and Drug Administration. The painful truth is that up to 75 percent of us will be affected by hemorrhoids...
IU Northwest Festival of Dance Planned for April 24-27
Event is a popular showcase of talent by IU Northwest Dance Co., performing arts students The Indiana University Northwest Dance Company invites the community for its annual Festival of Dance, set for 7:30 p.m., April 24, 25 and 26 and 2:30 p.m.,...
St. Clare Health Clinic ‘Fat Tuesday’ Bake Sale Will Benefit Clients
St. Clare Health Clinic will sponsor a “Fat Tuesday” bake sale in the Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Crown Point cafeteria, 1201 S. Main St., from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 4. Proceeds will be used to purchase diabetic test strips and to otherwise...