When Tina Behagel broke her leg back in March, she came to Life Care Center of Valparaiso, where her sister Cathy Ellis serves as Marketing Director, to rehab and rebuild her strength. However, neither of them expected a pandemic would isolate Behagel and the …

If there is something positive to come out of the 2020 pandemic, GreatNews.Life will find it. And we have. We’ve compiled a list of resources, services, and ways that our partners are making a positive impact on our communities in the wake of the health …

While the rehabilitation team members at Life Care Center of Valparaiso provide excellent physical, occupational, and speech therapy, there’s a special spark in the care they provide that comes from the fundamental fact that they love their patients and are …

The residents of Life Care Center of Valparaiso were treated to a Christmas celebration featuring cookies, presents, and even a visit from Santa Claus and his two elves. The staff wanted to make sure residents could have some fun and socialize with their …

We published hundreds of articles on the Valpo.Life Health Section this past year. Saved lives, notable symposiums, and stories of people doing great things were all fair game for sharing. With so many notable events in Northwest Indiana, it’s no wonder we …

As a high school teenager, Amber Janeczko took a park-time secretary job at a nursing facility within walking distance from her home. The decision planted a seed that eventually grew into a decades-long career in healthcare, particularly working with seniors …

What’s a Long Island, N.Y., city gal doing in Northwest Indiana? Leading the care team as Director of Nursing at Life Care Center of Valparaiso.  Forty years ago, Linda Filan and her husband moved to Northwest Indiana for his work. After living in a …