Education

Two Northwest Health hospitals received high marks for quality of care today. Northwest Health – Porter received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2022 and Northwest Health – La Porte received a “B”. This national distinction...

Franciscan Health Hammond, Dyer and Munster Interim President and CEO Barbara Anderson issued the following statement today regarding Franciscan Health Hammond: “In 2021, Franciscan Health announced that the Franciscan Alliance Board of Trustees...

The prevalence of prediabetes, a health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes, is increasing worldwide. Actually, more than 96 million American adults— that’s more...

The Auxiliary at Northwest Health – La Porte recently awarded $12,000 in continuing education grants to assist 13 hospital employees in furthering their education. The mission of the hospital’s Auxiliary is to support Northwest Health – La...

 Individuals interested in a career as an emergency medical technician (EMT) need look no further for a local training opportunity. Northwest Health is offering the Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) course at the MAAC training campus...

Are you or someone you love at risk for having a stroke? Do you want to learn more about the disease and how to prevent it? Community Healthcare System will host the “Time is Brain” Stroke Symposium from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 13 at...

NORTHWEST INDIANA | Community Healthcare System will host Stop the Stumble, a screening program in which physical and occupational therapists will assess balance, strength, endurance and mobility to determine whether adults are at a high risk...

An experienced healthcare leader has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Community Hospital. “I am pleased to announce that Randy Neiswonger has accepted the position of chief executive officer for Community Hospital,...

Our annual Veterans Tribute Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, October 11 at the Captain Robert J. Hiler Jr. Veterans Memorial located at Center for Hospice Care’s Mishawaka Campus. This event is a time to dedicate memorial items donated during...

Almost 81 years after the surprise attack of Pearl Harbor, survivor Jim Dewitt still clearly recalls that infamous day. While this was an important part of Dewitt’s life, there is so much more to his story. At only four years old, Jim Dewitt was...