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Franciscan Physician Network OBGYN Health Center adds new nurse practitioner

Franciscan Physician Network OBGYN Health Center adds new nurse practitioner Family nurse practitioner Jean Miller, NP-C, has joined the Franciscan Physician Network OBGYN Health Center in Crown Point. Miller earned her master of science in nursing from Purdue University Northwest in Hammond and her bachelor of science in...

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Franciscan Health Diabetes Prevention Program sets participants up for healthy lifestyle success

Franciscan Health Diabetes Prevention Program sets participants up for healthy lifestyle success When Tom Swedenberg learned he was pre-diabetic, he wanted to be proactive, not only for himself, but for his family. The 62-year-old Michigan City man and his high school sweetheart recently celebrated 43 years of marriage and have two grown...

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IU Northwest receives $3 million grant to increase retention and graduation rates, foster sense of community

IU Northwest receives $3 million grant to increase retention and graduation rates, foster sense of community In the last two years, the campus has received $8 million in funding due to its Hispanic Serving Institution designation Indiana University Northwest was recently awarded a $3 million grant from the Developing Hispanic Serving Institution (DHSI)...

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Purdue University Northwest appoints Veera Gnaneswar Gude as NiSource-Meyer Charitable Foundation Professor

Purdue University Northwest appoints Veera Gnaneswar Gude as NiSource-Meyer Charitable Foundation Professor Purdue University Northwest (PNW) announced Veera Gnaneswar Gude as the NiSource-Meyer Charitable Foundation Professor of Energy and the Environment following approval today (10/7) by the Purdue University Board of Trustees. Gude joined the...

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St. Mary Medical Center launches Intuitive Surgical Ion robotic-assisted program for advanced lung care

St. Mary Medical Center launches Intuitive Surgical Ion robotic-assisted program for advanced lung care St. Mary Medical Center has invested in advanced cancer care solutions and life-enhancing technology with the minimally invasive Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy system. “Our goal is to advance screenings and medical care to reduce delays in...

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Franciscan Health Michigan City to sponsor fourth annual Bolt for the Heart race

Franciscan Health Michigan City to sponsor fourth annual Bolt for the Heart race Oct. 29 event to fund purchase of AEDs for local police vehicles Senior Indiana State Trooper Art “Artie” Smith was on patrol the day after Christmas 2021 just south of Elkhart when he was dispatched to a minor fender bender involving a driver...

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Northwest Health – La Porte offers community wellness education getting started with a plant-based diet

Northwest Health – La Porte offers community wellness education getting started with a plant-based diet Join clinical dietician Stephanie Thomas, MHA, BS, RD, CDCES, from Northwest Health – La Porte to learn a fun and practical approach to incorporating plant-based diet practices into your lifestyle. This free program will be held from 9 to...

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