Northwest Indiana health system rebrands

Munster-based Community Healthcare System this week announced a rebranding. Beginning July 1, the health system will be known as Powers Health, which it says marks a strategic evolution and unites the brand "under one clear and distinct identity."... Read More

Literacy overhaul bill heads to Holcomb’s desk

Indiana senators gave final approval Thursday for a literacy overhaul bill that will require reading-deficient third graders to be held back a year in school. Senate Bill 1, which seeks to remedy Indiana’s literacy “crisis” by requiring schools to...... Read More

Life sciences startup lands additional funding

West Lafayette-based life sciences startup Amplified Sciences has secured more funding to further develop its pancreatic cancer diagnostic platform. The company has received two investments totaling $108,000 from the Flywheel Fund.... Read More

Bowen Center plans to open four new clinics

Warsaw-based not-for-profit health services provider Bowen Center plans to open four health clinics in the next few weeks in northeast Indiana, marking the latest expansions for the largest community health center in the state.... Read More

Region 4 Workforce Board names new CEO

A Lafayette-based organization that provides workforce development services for a 12-county region has a new leader. The Region 4 Workforce Board on Wednesday announced Gregg Notestine as its new CEO and executive director.... Read More

Merrillville unveils new town slogan

After a nearly five-month process, the town of Merrillville has approved a new town slogan. The Merrillville Town Council this week said residents overwhelmingly voted "Merrillville, The Heart of the Region" as the new slogan.... Read More