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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Franciscan Health achieves Platinum Level status from Quit Now Indiana for smoking cessation
Franciscan Health recently was recognized for achieving Quit Now Indiana Champion Platinum Level status for smoking cessation. The recognition encompasses all of the Franciscan hospitals in Indiana: Carmel, Crawfordsville, Crown Point, Dyer, Indianapolis, Lafayette, Michigan City, Mooresville, Munster, Orthopedic Hospital (Carmel) and Rensselaer. A Quit Now Indiana Champion is a health system, medical provider, or employer that values and promotes Quit Now Indiana Tobacco Treatment Services. Franciscan
Wednesday, December 11, 2024Amendment to the 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program
NIRPC to hold public comment period on amendments to the 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) will hold a 21-day public comment period on amendments to the 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The comment period begins December 10 and will end on December 31, 2024. The full list of projects included in these amendments can be viewed on the NIRPC website here: NIRPC to hold public comment period on amendments
Monday, December 02, 2024Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County Announces CORRECTED Winter Hours for Compost Sites
Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County Announces CORRECTED Winter Hours for Compost Sites Valparaiso, IN – Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County update the Winter Hours for the Compost Sites in Porter County. Extending the Portage and Boone Grove Site open days to the second week of December instead of the first. Beginning December 16th, 2024, the Portage and Boone Grove Compost Sites will be closed for the season, making December 14th the final day for drop off.
Friday, November 22, 2024Franciscan Health hosting free AFib webinar
Franciscan Health hosting free AFib webinar Franciscan Health is hosting a free, live webinar aimed at helping patients and their caregivers learn more about atrial fibrillation, commonly known as AFib. The heart is the center of the body’s electrical activity. When the heart’s electrical system malfunctions, it may signal AFib. Arrhythmias like AFib can cause lightheadedness or the feeling of butterflies in the chest and can increase the risk of stroke. Philip George, MD, a Franciscan Physician
Thursday, November 14, 2024How to Successfully Create and Grow a Business with Your Partner
Imagine weaving your dreams of entrepreneurial success with the person you trust and cherish the most—your significant other. It’s a narrative filled with potential, promising an adventure that merges the thrill of business with the beauty of companionship. Yet, this journey requires more than just shared dreams and aspirations; it demands strategic planning and a keen awareness of how to balance love and partnership in the business sphere. This guide will light your path, offering insights and strategies
Wednesday, November 06, 2024How Audits Become the Seed for Business Expansion
Audits and compliance shape the path organizations take, ensuring operations remain lawful and consistent. The demanding nature of these processes often burdens professionals, adding pressure to their responsibilities. Transforming this challenge into an opportunity requires smart strategies that align regulatory needs with operational enhancement. Leveraging new approaches can simplify audits while strengthening a company's overall framework. This shift turns what once felt burdensome into a seamless
Thursday, October 17, 2024Elevate Your Hustle: Adobe Tools to Empower Women Entrepreneurs
This Women’s Small Business Month, we’re celebrating the tools that are fueling the success of women entrepreneurs everywhere. Running a business requires balancing countless responsibilities, and Adobe Acrobat is here to help streamline the journey. From simplifying document workflows to enhancing team communication, Acrobat is designed to help entrepreneurs work smarter, not harder. These intuitive tools make day-to-day tasks seamless, allowing business owners to dedicate their time to what truly
Thursday, October 03, 2024Thriving as an Immigrant Entrepreneur: Turning Challenges into Triumphs
Taking the plunge into entrepreneurship is akin to embarking on an exhilarating yet demanding adventure. For immigrant entrepreneurs, this journey is often marked by additional hurdles, ranging from navigating intricate financial regulations to building a brand that genuinely resonates with diverse communities. However, these challenges are not insurmountable. With resilience, adaptability, and a proactive mindset, the seemingly daunting path to success can transform into a rewarding expedition.Mastering
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Tuesday, September 03, 2024Pulmonary and critical care physician David Villafuerte Martinez, MD joins Franciscan Physician Network in Michigan City
Pulmonology, critical care physician joins Franciscan Physician Network in Michigan City MICHIGAN CITY, Indiana – Pulmonary and critical care physician David Villafuerte Martinez, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Michigan City. Dr. Villafuerte Martinez is board-certified in pulmonary and critical care medicine. He attended medical school at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador in Ecuador and completed both his residency and fellowship at the
Tuesday, March 05, 2024Board-certified orthopedic surgeon joins Franciscan Physician Network in La Porte
LA PORTE, Ind. --Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon Thomas Magill, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in La Porte. Dr. Magill completed his training at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Mich. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in Chicago. His clinical interests are sports surgeries for upper and lower extremities, hand surgery, joint reconstruction of shoulders, knees
Wednesday, February 28, 2024Ports of Indiana ships 12.6 million tons of cargo in 2023, second-highest total in 63-year history
INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 26, 2024) – Ports of Indiana shipped 12.6 million tons of cargo in 2023, the second-highest tonnage in its 63-year history. This is a 6-percent increase over 2022 and second only to 2018, when Indiana’s three ports handled 14.8 million tons of cargo. The largest single cargo increase in 2023 was coal exports from Mount Vernon, which jumped 78 percent. Fertilizer increased more than 11 percent overall, with double-digit gains at Mount Vernon and Jeffersonville, while soy products,
Monday, February 26, 2024NIPSCO Begins Multiyear Installation of New Electric Meter Technology
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. – NIPSCO, a subsidiary of NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI), today announced the deployment of upgraded electric meters through the installation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) technology. After extensive planning and regulatory engagement, NIPSCO is preparing to install meters for 3,000 electric residential customers in Highland, Ind. beginning in March 2024. This technology will be installed in phases to the remaining 490,000 electric residential and business customers throughout
Thursday, February 15, 2024Purdue University Northwest hosts College Goal Sunday on Feb. 25
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Financial aid professionals will be available at Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Hammond and Westville campuses during the College Goal Sunday programs on Feb. 25. The free event will take place from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. CST and will help college-bound students and their families apply for financial aid. College Goal Sunday programs provide assistance to students in filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA form is required for students to be
Wednesday, February 14, 2024Ivy Tech Community College Hosts Financial Aid Workshops, Offers Scholarship Opportunities
Valparaiso, IN – Ivy Tech Community College will host free workshop February 25, 2024 to help students and community members apply for financial aid. Workshop will be held from 2pm to 4pm CT at the Ivy Tech Valparaiso campus. The free program assists Indiana students in filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA form is required for students to be considered for federal and state grants, scholarships, and federal student loans at most colleges, universities, and
Thursday, February 08, 2024Northwest Health adds second Physician Residency
Valparaiso, IN – Northwest Health has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for its new internal medicine residency program which will help attract, train and retain physicians to the region. This internal medicine residency program will add to the existing graduate medical education at Northwest Health, where an ACGME-accredited family medicine program is already operating. ACGME is an independent organization that sets and monitors the professional
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Thursday, February 08, 2024Ports of Indiana bolsters engineering, accounting capabilities with new staff at three locations
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 18, 2024) – Ports of Indiana has improved its engineering and accounting resources with the hiring of new staff members at three locations. The organization hired two veteran engineers in its Mount Vernon and Indianapolis offices, and a senior accountant at the Burns Harbor port. Brad Mills and Tim Barnett bring more than 53 years of combined engineering experience to Ports of Indiana, joining Mark Keen, a Certified Public Accountant with a master’s degree in accounting. This marks the
Wednesday, February 07, 2024Family Express Adding 20 Stores, Unveils New Look
Family Express of Valparaiso, IN has unveiled a new contemporary prototype ahead of its ambitious expansion plans. For the last three decades, the company’s exterior architecture was characterized by its classical, colonial look. The new prototype has a contemporary flair, and it is esthetically more inviting to a younger demographic. Family Express Corporation’s President and Chief Executive Officer Gus Olympidis explained, “The new prototype is challenging a successful tradition. Very much like sending
Tuesday, January 30, 2024Vendors Sought for 2024 Northwest Indiana Earth Day Celebration
VALPARAISO, Ind. – The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will host its 16th annual Earth Day celebration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Porter County Expo Center. The event is free to the public and will feature an array of vendors, wildlife shows, a magician performance, interactive children's games, guest speakers, birdhouse building, live music, food, giveaways and an estimated 2,000 attendees. Registration is currently open for Earth Day vendors and
Friday, January 26, 2024VNA Hospice of Northwest Indiana to give 2024 Joyce Alexa Advocate of the Year Award to Frank MrVan
VALPARAISO – VNA Hospice of Northwest Indiana is pleased to announce its 2024 Joyce Alexa Advocate of the Year Award will be presented to Congressman Frank Mrvan on March 11, 2024, at the VNA Hospice of NWI’s Annual dinner. The Advocate of the Year Award honors the service and legacy of former VNA of NWI administrator and board member Joyce Alexa. The award inscription reads: Joyce Alexa served the VNA as a nurse, administrator, and board member for over 40 years. She advocated for fair legislative
Friday, January 26, 2024Franciscan Health Crown Point emergency department moving to new hospital Jan. 28
CROWN POINT, Ind. – The emergency department at Franciscan Health Crown Point will move to the new hospital on Sunday, Jan. 28, when the hospital is scheduled to open to the public. At 6 a.m. Central on Jan. 28, the emergency department at the new Franciscan Health Crown Point hospital at 12750 Saint Francis Drive will open and the existing emergency department at 1201 S. Main St. will simultaneously close. The new hospital at U.S. 231 and Interstate 65 is accessible from the roundabout on U.S. 231
Friday, January 26, 2024Register for Upcycled Valentine’s Day Family Workshop
VALPARAISO, Ind. – The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County invites residents to an Upcycled Valentine’s Day Family Workshop in partnership with Art Barn. The workshop will take place on Saturday, February 10, 2023, 1 p.m. through 4 p.m. at Art Barn School of Art (695 N 400 E, Valparaiso, IN 46383). Registration is open to the public with a limit of 24 participants
Friday, January 26, 2024Franciscan Alliance to fully acquire Franciscan Beacon Hospital
LA PORTE, Ind. – Franciscan Alliance will fully acquire Franciscan Beacon Hospital this spring, representatives announced today. Franciscan Alliance and Beacon Health System entered an agreement in 2018 for a 50/50 joint partnership for the creation of Franciscan Beacon Hospital at 1010 State Road 2 in La Porte, which included a building expansion project. The unique, 92,500-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility includes a 24-hour, 10-bed emergency department, eight inpatient beds for overnight
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Tuesday, January 09, 2024MG Rail complete $1.1 million in road and rail improvements at Jeffersonville port
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (Dec. 13, 2023) – Infrastructure investments surpassing $1.1 million were recently completed at Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville through a yearlong series of road and rail projects by Ports of Indiana and MG Rail, the port’s rail switcher.“We strive to maintain first-class infrastructure and facilities to support the economic growth of our customers and the regional economy,” said Port Director George Ott. “Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville and MG Rail partner to provide a vital link in
Friday, November 24, 2023Purdue University Northwest to honor 694 candidates at fall commencement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 21, 2023 Purdue University Northwest to honor 694 candidates at fall commencement HAMMOND, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will host its annual fall commencement exercises on Saturday, Dec. 9. A total of 694 candidates have completed plans of study in PNW’s academic colleges of Business; Engineering and Sciences; Humanities, Education and Social Sciences; Nursing; and Technology. Honors College graduates who have completed enriched multidisciplinary academic
Friday, November 24, 2023Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County Announces Thanksgiving and Winter Hours
November 21, 2023FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Alert/ General InterestBy: Gabrielle Gresham Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County Announces Thanksgiving and Winter Hours Valparaiso, IN – Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County has released its Thanksgiving and winter hours of operation. · Thursday, November 23, 2023: District office and all Compost Sites closed.· Friday, November 24, 2023: District office, Boone Grove Compost Site, and Portage Compost
Thursday, March 02, 2023Achieving Success Without a Degree: How to Become an Entrepreneur
You don’t need a college degree to become a successful entrepreneur, regardless of common misconceptions. With the right resources, networking opportunities, certifications, and initiative, you can achieve success without spending years in school. The Duneland Chamber of Commerce understands that small business owners sometimes need support, which is why we've compiled some tips for becoming a success without a business degree. Let's take a look:There Are A Wealth Of Resources Available Online The
Thursday, December 29, 2022How Self-Care Benefits Entrepreneurs
As an entrepreneur, you probably spend much of your time and energy on your work. However, it's also important to make time for breaks and take care of yourself. By making self-care part of your life, you can manage stress and focus on achieving more. Effects of Stress on Productivity Although small amounts of stress can have some benefits, long-term stress negatively affects your productivity and well-being. If you're feeling stressed, you may struggle to focus, think creatively and stay energized. In
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