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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Northwest Health - Porter Announces Diabetes Education Opportunities for November
Valparaiso, IN – Northwest Health - Porter offers a variety of diabetes education for the community. Class sizes are limited to ensure proper social distancing and masks are required. Pre-registration is required. Classes are as follows: Diabetes Self-Management ClassesThis is a comprehensive program for individuals with diabetes to empower you to control your own health. A physician’s order and pre-registration are required. Classes begin at the start of each month and continue for four weeks. Classes
Tuesday, October 20, 2020Northwest Health - Porter Announces Healthy Heart Class for November
Valparaiso, IN – Northwest Health – Porter offers a variety of education for the community. Class sizes are limited to ensure proper social distancing and masks are required. Pre-registration is required. Healthy Heart ClassLearn about the American Heart Association Guidelines for Sodium and Cholesterol, along with other healthy lifestyle tips for grocery shopping, label reading, cooking, recipes, and restaurant dining. Classes are the first and third Tuesday of each month (November 3 and November 17)
Tuesday, October 20, 2020Northwest Health- Porter Invites Moms-To-Be to November Childbirth Classes
Valparaiso, IN – Northwest Health - Porter is offering the following childbirth education classes in November. Class sizes are limited to ensure proper social distancing. Masks are required. Pre-registration is required. Breastfeeding Class This one-session class coordinated by an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant is geared for expectant and new parents. Designed to promote successful breastfeeding, the program will discuss the benefits of breastfeeding and how to get started. The
Tuesday, October 20, 2020Westchester Libraries And Notable New Books October 25, 2020 – October 31, 2020
Sunday, Oct. 25 – No scheduled activities Monday, Oct. 26 – 10:00 am – Toddler Time, Hageman Lawn 4:00 pm – Craft Kit: Tinker & Create-STEAM Engineering Challenges, Hageman Lawn Tuesday, Oct. 27 – 10:00 am – Stories & Kicks for 4,5, & 6, Hageman Lawn Wednesday, Oct. 28 – 10:00 am – Tickle Tales, Hageman Lawn Thursday, Oct. 29 – 10:00 am – Toddler Time, Hageman Lawn Friday, Oct. 30 – 10:00 am – Tickle Takes, Hageman Lawn Saturday, Oct. 31 – No scheduled activities NOTABLE BOOKS AT THOMAS
Tuesday, October 20, 2020Collective effort to lower Indiana infant mortality rate yields results for Franciscan Health’s Pren
The announcement by Gov. Eric Holcomb that Indiana’s infant mortality rate fell in 2019 to the lowest level in recorded state history demonstrates that the work being done statewide and in Northwest Indiana is paying dividends. Part of the state’s effort has been more than $27 million in Safety PIN grants allocated to community partners. The Franciscan Health Foundation received a two-year $600,000 Safety PIN grant in 2018 to expand Franciscan Health’s Prenatal Assistance Program in Crown Point and
Tuesday, October 20, 2020Porter-Starke Services Receives 3-Year Accreditation from CARF International
Porter-Starke Services was recently awarded three-year accreditation for its behavioral health services and opioid treatment program by CARF International, an independent, nonprofit organization that surveys health and human service providers for high quality standards. The survey was conducted virtually in July and examined multiple facets of Porter-Starke Services operations. The CARF team identified many positive strengths at Porter-Starke Services, including that “the leadership and staff members of
Friday, October 16, 2020Franciscan Health observes Diaper Insecurity Month in October with fourth annual Diaper Drive
For the fourth consecutive year, Franciscan Health is working to ease a silent crisis that impacts many parents in Northwest Indiana and the South Suburbs. The annual Diaper Drive has become a tradition during Diaper Insecurity Month in October, with the goal of making sure that families have one less worry prior to the holidays. The 2019 drive resulted in 30,000 diapers being delivered to families in need. During this pandemic, drive organizers are asking donors to provide monetary donations and reduce
Wednesday, October 14, 2020Virtual seminar explores breast cancer screening, treatment options
Join Franciscan Health for a free virtual seminar to learn about how we create a personalized breast screening plan for our patients and provide a tailored treatment plan for those who are diagnosed with breast cancer. The online seminar will be 6 to 7PM CST on Wednesday, October 28. Though the seminar is free, registration is required by Monday, October 26, by going to FranciscanHealth.org/Events. Breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths among U.S. women, and one in eight
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Tuesday, October 13, 2020Franciscan Alliance system appoints new chief nursing officer
MISHAWAKA, Indiana | Agnes Therady, PhD, RN, MBA, has been appointed senior vice president and system chief nursing officer for Franciscan Alliance. She oversees all nursing-related operations at Franciscan Alliance’s 12 hospitals and works closely with the system’s top executive and clinical leadership. She succeeds Erin Jaynes, MSN, RN. Therady most recently served as system chief nursing officer for Franciscan Health Central Indiana, where she led a corps of nearly 1,600 nurses at hospital
Tuesday, October 13, 2020Purdue University Northwest offers virtual preview event for prospective students
Friday, October 09, 2020Franciscan Health partners with Purdue University to support families as they cope with the COVID-19
Franciscan Health’s Community Health Improvement team is partnering with Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) to help families strengthen their resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Families Tackling Tough Times Together is a program to support families by providing tools and activities on a weekly basis. Guided by scientific evidence about family resilience, this “pop-up” program is being developed by HHS along with contributing partners from Purdue and beyond, including
Wednesday, September 30, 2020LA PORTE, PORTER AND STARKE HOSPITALS NOW PART OF NORTHWEST HEALTH, NEW NORTHWEST INDIANA HEALTHCARE
Porter Regional Hospital is now Northwest Health - Porter Valparaiso, IN – Today, Porter Regional Hospital announced it has changed its name to Northwest Health - Porter as part of the new Northwest Health healthcare system that will help residents look forward to more doctors, more locations and easier access to healthcare in Northwest Indiana. The new Northwest Health combines the resources of the Porter, La Porte and Starke hospitals in a comprehensive system of in-person and telehealth services in
Wednesday, September 30, 2020Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction District to offer Master Recycling Course
Take your waste reduction knowledge to the next level! Ever wanted to learn more about recycling and how you can promote environmental stewardship in your community? Sign up for this fall's virtual Master Recycler Course sponsored by the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County. The Master Recycler Course is open to individuals who live or work in Porter County and features guest speakers that will help students gain a deeper understanding of environmental issues beyond their curbside
Friday, September 25, 2020Ivy Tech, Community Groups Team up to Award Scholarships
VALPARAISO – Thanks to the generosity of several community groups, Ivy Tech Community College’s Valparaiso campus awarded scholarships in the form of free classes to recent high school graduates. Groups donating funds to the scholarships were the Unity Foundation of La Porte County, the Porter County Community Foundations, the Rotary Club of Michigan City, the Rotary Club of La Porte and the Valparaiso Rotary Club Memorial Foundation Scholarship Committee. A total of more than $20,000 was pledged to
Friday, September 25, 2020OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES CELEBRATES ANNUAL GALA VIRTUALLY
Valparaiso, IN – Delta Theta Tau proudly presents the 28th Annual Gala to benefit Opportunity Enterprises Opportunity Enterprises virtually on October 21, 2020 at 7pm CDT. This premier event is the largest fundraising event of the year for Opportunity Enterprises, and will feature an inspirational program, speakers, live and silent auctions, a “Fund the Need”, and a raffle drawing for a week-long trip to Siesta Key, FL. The event will be hosted by Marc Ruiz, OE Chairperson and Partner at Oak Partners,
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