With the fast-paced and ever-changing nature of the healthcare system, hospitals must strive for continued improvement and innovation. Over the last year, Porter Regional Hospital has seen such growth, with much of the credit going to David Steinberg, Quality …
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On a cool, sunny day in La Porte, a group of history enthusiasts, committed citizens, and community leaders gathered at the corner of Clay and Harrison for the dedication of a new historic landmark. While there is no longer a structure to identify as the …
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Everyone knows someone who is struggling or has struggled with cancer. Whether a friend, family member, or co-worker, cancer always hits close to home. Margaret Vanna, 69, is not only a survivor of kidney cancer, but also the grandma of one of our Lifers …
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Pictures taken of recent outreach initiatives by the Hammond Police Department have truly captured the essence of the police department’s involvement in the community. Fitted with a variety of filters and processed through an app called Photo Lab, these …
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On a chilly afternoon in Hammond, children and community members gathered at Hessville Park for the 15th annual Easter Egg Hunt. Bundled in winter coats and donning pink bunny ears, the participants and volunteers brought a little bit of spring cheer to a …
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The new Strawberry Fields Pancake House & Restaurant in Crown Point adds a whole other meaning to the word “fresh.” With friendly service, a convenient location, and a one-of-a-kind menu, this new eatery is the breakfast spot the Region has been …
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Duneland 8th graders were excused from class this Wednesday to play a twist on the “Game of LIFE” at Chesterton Middle School. An annual event organized by the Duneland Chamber of Commerce in partnership with surrounding middle schools, the Reality Store …
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Inspiring and caring with grace and integrity; these are qualities that Jaime El-Talabani’s coworkers use to describe her and the work she does at Porter Regional Hospital. Recently named Associate of the Year, El-Talabani has devoted her career to being …
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A winter for the books, this season has been jam-packed with ice and snow storms. From school delays to flooded streets to property damage, stormwater can take a very inconvenient and expensive toll on a community. The City of Crown Point has seen …
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Imagine living in a world void of color. While Kevin Giese’s vision may not be completely colorless, red and green appear virtually the same, and purple and blue are basically nonexistent. That is how Giese has experienced the world since he was a …
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