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Porter County Residents Urged to Recycle Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors save lives in Porter County but can be problematic for recycling. In today’s retail market many smoke detectors contain small amounts of americium-241, a radioactive material that aids in detecting smoke. “Smoke…
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Onboard education programs return to the South Shore Line
After a 15-month pause due to the pandemic, the Midwest Rail Rangers have resumed their popular onboard educational programs aboard the South Shore Line. The 501(c)(3) non-profit Midwest Rail Rangers has had its Interpretive Guides…
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Enhancing the surgical experience for breast cancer patients
A tiny wire-free device is making a big difference for women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer at the hospitals of Community Healthcare System. Surgeons and radiologists are using SAVI SCOUT® Wire-Free Radar Localization System to provide…
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Deliver Flavor and Nutrition Despite Busy Schedules
As kids and parents return to busy schedules full of sports, homework and weeknight activities, building a plan for nutritious and easy meals can be challenging. Piecing together a menu that fuels active minds without…
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Kankakee Valley REMC awards United Way of Porter County $10,000 thanks to CoBank matching grant
Porter County, Indiana – Kankakee Valley REMC recently awarded United Way of Porter County $10,000 to support United Way’s Backpacks United program, thanks to CoBank $5,000 Sharing Success matching grant program. “Kankakee Valley REMC is…
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Methodist Hospitals appoints rehabilitation services director
Methodist Hospitals has appointed Stephany Husemann as director of rehabilitation services. Husemann most recently served as the director of rehabilitation services in inpatient rehab at the Ohio Health Rehabilitation Hospital, where she managed occupational, speech,…
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Northwest Health recognizes 2 nurses
Northwest Health has announced recipients of the Daisy Award for extraordinary nursing at both Northwest Health – La Porte and Northwest Health – Starke. Lori Bridegroom, an emergency room registered nurse at Northwest Health –…
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Anti-poacher program rewards Valparaiso boy
On the afternoon of May 21, Indiana Conservation officers in District 10, on behalf of the Indiana Turn in a Poacher (TIP) organization, presented 12-year-old resident of Valparaiso with a $500 reward check for his…
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Heart attacks, strokes, and other emergencies require timely care
We’ve changed habits and actions to protect our health during the pandemic, but one thing still remains the same – we need to take quick action with a possible heart attack or stroke. Life-threatening blockages…
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Tornado Season
Making plans now to be prepared for tornado season Being in the midst of tornado season, do you know if you’re properly prepared? Make sure you and your family are safe and well-equipped for this…
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