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Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Business news: Valpo U's MBA program lauded
The practitioners with Crown Point OB/GYN are now part of Franciscan Physician Network and are accepting new patients, according to a release. The practice includes physicians and nurse practitioners including Dr. Nicole Cataldi, Dr. Mary Eileen McCormack and nurse practitioners Amy Marciniak and Abigail Reardon. Cataldi attended Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois. McCormack also attended medical school at Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. Marciniak earned her Master of Science degree in nursing from Purdue University Northwest in Hammond while Reardon earned her Master of Science degree in nursing from Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois. Franciscan Physician Network Obstetrics and Gynecology is located at 800 W. Burrell Drive in Crown Point. Call 219-663-9913. Northwest Health has released its annual Community Benefit Report. The health system provided care to thousands of area residents in 2024, with 884,700 patient encounters across its network of physician offices and other outpatient sites of care, according to a release. In addition to delivering healthcare, Northwest Health's impact totaled an estimated $422,387,000 overall benefit for the region in 2024, the release said. Northwest Health's five emergency rooms provided care in more than 83,000 patient encounters each year, the release said, and provided $57 million in charity and uncompensated care and provided resources to help patients in need of secure medications and medical support devices, the release said. Northwest Health is one of the area's larger employers with a payroll of $284.7 million, the release said. In addition to supporting the local economy through jobs, Northwest Health paid $54.2 million in taxes in 2024, the release said. Dr. Lynn Vattathara, a family medicine physician, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting patients in Cedar Lake, according to a release. Vattathara attended medical school at St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. He completed his residency in family medicine at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, New York, a release said. Vattathara's clinical interests include dermatology, nutrition and fitness, preventative medicine and public health, sports physicals and minor sports injury management. He is accepting new patients at the Cedar Lake Health Center, 6831 W. 133rd Ave. Call 219-374-5970. Valparaiso University's annual Valpo Day, a spirited celebration of the University's mission, that brings together supporters in a day of activities, competition and philanthropy, is planned for April 9, a release said. As VU's largest fundraising event of the year, Valpo Day highlights what it means to be a beacon of light in the community and a champion of the university's legacy, the release said. The university encourages community members to take part in the celebration by visiting the campus as well as sharing Valpo memories using in #ProudToBeValpo, visiting local businesses or making a gift to support university programs. To learn more, visit Valparaiso University has been honored as the top institution in the region for earning an MBA, receiving the 'Best University to Obtain an MBA' award from Northwest Indiana Business Magazine's 2025 Best of Business Awards, a release said. This recognition is based on reader survey responses evaluating the leading business schools across seven categories. The award is one of several acknowledgments Valpo's MBA program has earned for its excellence and impact. Valpo's MBA program prepares students for leadership with a values-driven approach, emphasizing ethical decision-making and global awareness. This 'triple-bottom line' perspective encourages graduates to consider social, environmental, and financial impacts in their careers, the release said. For more information about the Valpo MBA program, visit
Chicago Tribune
06-04-2025
- Health
- Chicago Tribune
Business news: Valpo U's MBA program lauded
Four join Franciscan Crown Point OB/GYN The practitioners with Crown Point OB/GYN are now part of Franciscan Physician Network and are accepting new patients, according to a release. The practice includes physicians and nurse practitioners including Dr. Nicole Cataldi, Dr. Mary Eileen McCormack and nurse practitioners Amy Marciniak and Abigail Reardon. Cataldi attended Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois. McCormack also attended medical school at Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. Marciniak earned her Master of Science degree in nursing from Purdue University Northwest in Hammond while Reardon earned her Master of Science degree in nursing from Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois. Franciscan Physician Network Obstetrics and Gynecology is located at 800 W. Burrell Drive in Crown Point. Call 219-663-9913. Report: Northwest Health treated more than 884K patients in '24 Northwest Health has released its annual Community Benefit Report. The health system provided care to thousands of area residents in 2024, with 884,700 patient encounters across its network of physician offices and other outpatient sites of care, according to a release. In addition to delivering healthcare, Northwest Health's impact totaled an estimated $422,387,000 overall benefit for the region in 2024, the release said. Northwest Health's five emergency rooms provided care in more than 83,000 patient encounters each year, the release said, and provided $57 million in charity and uncompensated care and provided resources to help patients in need of secure medications and medical support devices, the release said. Northwest Health is one of the area's larger employers with a payroll of $284.7 million, the release said. In addition to supporting the local economy through jobs, Northwest Health paid $54.2 million in taxes in 2024, the release said. Physician joins Franciscan Health in Cedar Lake Dr. Lynn Vattathara, a family medicine physician, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting patients in Cedar Lake, according to a release. Vattathara attended medical school at St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. He completed his residency in family medicine at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, New York, a release said. Vattathara's clinical interests include dermatology, nutrition and fitness, preventative medicine and public health, sports physicals and minor sports injury management. He is accepting new patients at the Cedar Lake Health Center, 6831 W. 133rd Ave. Call 219-374-5970. Valparaiso University to celebrate Valpo Day on April 9 Valparaiso University's annual Valpo Day, a spirited celebration of the University's mission, that brings together supporters in a day of activities, competition and philanthropy, is planned for April 9, a release said. As VU's largest fundraising event of the year, Valpo Day highlights what it means to be a beacon of light in the community and a champion of the university's legacy, the release said. The university encourages community members to take part in the celebration by visiting the campus as well as sharing Valpo memories using in #ProudToBeValpo, visiting local businesses or making a gift to support university programs. To learn more, visit Valparaiso University MBA program recognized Valparaiso University has been honored as the top institution in the region for earning an MBA, receiving the 'Best University to Obtain an MBA' award from Northwest Indiana Business Magazine's 2025 Best of Business Awards, a release said. This recognition is based on reader survey responses evaluating the leading business schools across seven categories. The award is one of several acknowledgments Valpo's MBA program has earned for its excellence and impact. Valpo's MBA program prepares students for leadership with a values-driven approach, emphasizing ethical decision-making and global awareness. This 'triple-bottom line' perspective encourages graduates to consider social, environmental, and financial impacts in their careers, the release said. For more information about the Valpo MBA program, visit
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Business news: Doctor relocates; Legacy Foundation leader to speak; IUN career event
Dr. Kumari Singh, a family medicine physician, is now seeing patients at the Franciscan Physician Network Glendale Health Center, 1101 Glendale Blvd., Suite 101, in Valparaiso, a release said. Existing appointments have been moved to the new Valparaiso location, the release said. Singh completed medical school at Windsor University School of Medicine at St. Kitts and Nevis, West Indies, and completed her residency at the University of North Dakota Bismarck in Bismarck. In addition to the new Valparaiso location, Singh will continue to see patients at Coolspring Health Center, 1225 East Coolspring Ave. in Michigan City. For more information, call 219-307-4750. The Crown Point Rotary Club will host Kelly Anoe, president and CEO of the Legacy Foundation, at the club's weekly luncheon at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday at Youche Country Club, 2301 W. 129th Place, Crown Point, a release said. Since joining Legacy Foundation, Lake County's community foundation, in 2014, Anoe has been instrumental in driving impactful initiatives that support local communities, the release said. She also serves on multiple boards and committees, including the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance Public Policy Committee. The event offers an opportunity for the community to learn more about philanthropy's role in local development, the release said. For more information or to RSVP, contact Joseph Skibbie at jskibbie@ The Indiana University Northwest Office of Career Services will host the 21st Annual Community Employment and Internship Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 11, according to a release. The event will take place at the Savannah Center Gymnasium at the Gary campus, 3400 Broadway. Call 219-980-6650 for information. Those attending should dress professionally and bring resumes, the release said. Employers interested in participating should contact Diava Carter, Director of Career Services, careernw@ Dr. Elizabeth Gmitter is the new Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions at Valparaiso University, according to a release. Gmitter's appointment comes at a pivotal time, as the College of Nursing and Health Professions embarks on a transformative campaign to build a state-of-the-art health professions facility, the release said. Previously, Gmitter served as Dean of the School of Health Sciences and Career Programs at Malcolm X College in Chicago, where she led more than 20 healthcare programs, including 12 with specialized accreditation, the release said. The campaign for the new health professions facility will focus on securing funding, engaging alumni and community partners, and developing an innovative learning environment. For more information, visit The Gary Community School Corp. has announced the addition of Renita Craig to its academic team as Director of Curriculum and Assessment, according to a release. Craig's career experience includes serving as a junior high and elementary principal, assistant principal, special education director and high school special education teacher. Craig holds a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from the University of St. Francis, a master's in Educational Leadership from Concordia University Chicago, and a bachelor's degree in Special Education from Eastern Illinois University, the release said. For the latest district news, visit The Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest has opened applications for the 2025-2026 Leadership Northwest Indiana program, a release said. The program, facilitated by a team that includes faculty members from the PNW's College of Business, as well as leadership practitioners, plans to meet monthly from September to May 2026. The facilitation team provides research-based leadership content and skill-building for effective leadership in the workplace and in life, the release said. To view more information about the program and registration, visit The deadline to apply is Sept. 1. More information can be found online at or by contacting the Leadership Institute at leadershipinstitute@ Children and their families are invited to the free Safe Kids Day Saturday at the Dean & Barbara White Southlake YMCA, 100 W Burrell Drive, Crown Point, according to a release. The interactive event will include a variety of activities along with educational booths with information about keeping kids safe, healthy and happy. Families will learn more about bike and helmet safety, child passenger safety, stranger danger, pediatric dental care, fire safety, pet safety, medication safety, the Franciscan Health Prenatal Assistance Program, safe sleeping, breastfeeding, water safety and more, the release said. Families can also attend the 'Tim Hanning: Pro Kids Show' at 10:30 a.m. and noon. Hanning's award-winning show connects with kids through magic, comedy, music, puppets and audience involvement, the release said. Safe Kids Day is a project of Safe Kids Northwest Indiana in partnership with sponsors Franciscan Health Crown Point, the Dean & Barbara White YMCA, Franciscan Health Trauma Services and Cleveland-Cliffs. Adam Lange, a staff accountant at CLH, CPAs & Consultants, recently earned the Certified Valuation Analyst credential from the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts, according to a release. To achieve the CVA designation, Lange underwent a rigorous process, including the completion of intensive coursework covering valuation theories and techniques, successful passage of a comprehensive examination and demonstration of professional experience in the field of business valuation, the release said. CLH, CPAs & Consultants is a full-service certified public accounting firm with offices in La Porte, Michigan City, and Valparaiso.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Business news: High School pitch winners announced and Franciscan welcomes comfort dog
Dr. Eric Steinberg, a gastroenterologist, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Crown Point, a release said. Steinberg attended medical school at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, New York. He completed his residency at Emory University in Atlanta and completed his gastroenterology fellowship at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. He is accepting new patients at Franciscan Physician Network Specialty Center, 12750 St. Francis Drive, Suite 410, in Crown Point. Call 219-769-8340. The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest has announced the five winners of the 2025 Northwest Indiana High School Pitch Competition – Hammond, a release said. The five winners were selected from 16 student teams that presented their startup pitches at Purdue University Northwest's Hammond campus Feb. 26. Each winner was awarded $200 to invest in their business idea. Winners include: Flip-E, Munster High School, an automatic page turner that is paired with a facial recognition app; team members include Brandon Walker and Omar Aftab. Septo, Munster High School, Septo is the simple solution to noninvasive infection tracking and prevention; team members include Alexis Karahalios, Abby Mena and Jocelyn Aguirre. Filet Twist, Hobart High School, Filet Twist is a filet knife attachment that connects to a fishing pole; presented by Cameron Hutson. LeafAway, an automatic robot that acts like a vacuum for leaves; team members include Miranda Gutierrez and Mi'Shawn Dawson. SafetyGlow, an attachable hazard light that is powered by LED that goes on the back of vehicles and trailers that are disabled on the sides of roadways; presented by Ashton Verbish. Franciscan Health Family Birth Centers across Northwest Indiana were recognized recently by the Indiana Hospital Association, in partnership with State Health Commissioner Dr. Lindsay Weaver, for its commitment to infant and maternal health at the fifth annual INspire Hospital of Distinction recognition program, a release said. INspire, funded by the Indiana Department of Health's Safety PIN grant, was developed to implement the delivery of best practice care for Hoosier moms and babies and recognize hospitals for excellence in addressing key drivers of infant and maternal health. The Family Birth Centers at Franciscan Health Dyer, Franciscan Health Crown Point and Franciscan Health Michigan City earned an INspire Hospitals of Distinction recognition based on implementing best practices in key areas, including infant safe sleep, breastfeeding, perinatal substance use, social drivers of health, obstetric hemorrhage and maternal hypertension, the release said. Indiana Hospital Association serves as the professional trade association for more than 170 acute care, critical access, behavioral health and other specialized hospitals in Indiana. The Board of Directors of Shirley Heinze Land Trust recently elected two new board members to three-year terms, a release said. Andrew Moats, of Valparaiso, is a health care building markets leader for Shive-Hattery with more than 35 years of experience, the release said. Zack Wellsand, of Chesterton, is the founder and Vice President of Wellsand Landscaping and Hardscapes. Since 1981, Shirley Heinze Land Trust has preserved and restored natural lands and waters in northwestern Indiana, including some of the rarest landscapes in the state, the release said. For more information, visit call 219-242-8558, or access its Facebook page at
Chicago Tribune
16-03-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Business news: High School pitch winners announced and Franciscan welcomes comfort dog
Gastroenterologist joins Franciscan in Crown Point Dr. Eric Steinberg, a gastroenterologist, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Crown Point, a release said. Steinberg attended medical school at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, New York. He completed his residency at Emory University in Atlanta and completed his gastroenterology fellowship at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. He is accepting new patients at Franciscan Physician Network Specialty Center, 12750 St. Francis Drive, Suite 410, in Crown Point. Call 219-769-8340. Society of Innovators winners announced The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest has announced the five winners of the 2025 Northwest Indiana High School Pitch Competition – Hammond, a release said. The five winners were selected from 16 student teams that presented their startup pitches at Purdue University Northwest's Hammond campus Feb. 26. Each winner was awarded $200 to invest in their business idea. Winners include: Flip-E, Munster High School, an automatic page turner that is paired with a facial recognition app; team members include Brandon Walker and Omar Aftab. Septo, Munster High School, Septo is the simple solution to noninvasive infection tracking and prevention; team members include Alexis Karahalios, Abby Mena and Jocelyn Aguirre. Filet Twist, Hobart High School, Filet Twist is a filet knife attachment that connects to a fishing pole; presented by Cameron Hutson. LeafAway, an automatic robot that acts like a vacuum for leaves; team members include Miranda Gutierrez and Mi'Shawn Dawson. SafetyGlow, an attachable hazard light that is powered by LED that goes on the back of vehicles and trailers that are disabled on the sides of roadways; presented by Ashton Verbish. Birth centers recognized by state hospital group Franciscan Health Family Birth Centers across Northwest Indiana were recognized recently by the Indiana Hospital Association, in partnership with State Health Commissioner Dr. Lindsay Weaver, for its commitment to infant and maternal health at the fifth annual INspire Hospital of Distinction recognition program, a release said. INspire, funded by the Indiana Department of Health's Safety PIN grant, was developed to implement the delivery of best practice care for Hoosier moms and babies and recognize hospitals for excellence in addressing key drivers of infant and maternal health. The Family Birth Centers at Franciscan Health Dyer, Franciscan Health Crown Point and Franciscan Health Michigan City earned an INspire Hospitals of Distinction recognition based on implementing best practices in key areas, including infant safe sleep, breastfeeding, perinatal substance use, social drivers of health, obstetric hemorrhage and maternal hypertension, the release said. Indiana Hospital Association serves as the professional trade association for more than 170 acute care, critical access, behavioral health and other specialized hospitals in Indiana. Land trust welcomes new board members The Board of Directors of Shirley Heinze Land Trust recently elected two new board members to three-year terms, a release said. Andrew Moats, of Valparaiso, is a health care building markets leader for Shive-Hattery with more than 35 years of experience, the release said. Zack Wellsand, of Chesterton, is the founder and Vice President of Wellsand Landscaping and Hardscapes. Since 1981, Shirley Heinze Land Trust has preserved and restored natural lands and waters in northwestern Indiana, including some of the rarest landscapes in the state, the release said.
