Amiyah Chapman has a big career ahead of her as a biology/pre-medical student at Xavier University Louisiana. But she is already a champion.
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After years of working in the hospitality industry, Trisha Kathlyn Castor realized she needed something more when it came to a profession. Nursing was the answer.
Though Randy Weber began his professional career flying in the sky, his passion for building relationships is taking health care to new heights.
“A high point of my work as a nurse was when a mom who had a tough pregnancy named her baby after me,” said Nicole Villagran, a licensed practical nurse and registered nurse with NorthShore Health Centers in Portage.
For young kids who aren’t feeling well during the school day, there can be an added layer of anxiety in being away from their parents or caregivers. That’s why it is so important that they know they can turn to their school nurse and feel comfortable and cared for.
Emily Vorst is a rare person in that, at 24, she is a hospice nurse.
Chelsea Baran, an infusion nurse at Northwest Cancer Centers, got her calling when watching the nurses who cared for her as a child.
As a child, Chelsea Baran was often sick. She suffered from atypical asthma caused by acid reflux that spilled into her lungs, causing wheezing and asthma symptoms.
A natural caregiver, Beatris Magana was the first to jump into action when anyone got hurt, even if it meant simply grabbing a bandage.
Amy Kersey was 11 when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction will host a forum Wednesday at Valparaiso University to discuss the challenges and opportunities in reducing single-use plastic consumption.
Incumbent at-large councilmen Andy Bozak and Mike Brickner will be joined by fellow Republican and Valparaiso teacher Michelle Harris on the November general election ballot, the unofficial tally shows
Holifield said he was a little surprised at his victory but credited supporters with helping to get his message out during the campaign.
In LaPorte County, state Sen. Mike Bohacek, R-Michiana Shores, defeated two opponents to win the Republican nomination in Senate District 8.
State Rep. Ragen Hatcher, D-Gary, appears to have prevailed in the Region’s most competitive Indiana House primary contest this year.
Voters in Lake County appear to have stuck with incumbents in Tuesday's primary election, with all five current office holders on the ballots poised to advance to the November general election, according to unofficial early results.
Northwest Indiana’s Democratic representative in Congress will compete this year against a Republican opponent who actually has previously won an election.
The GOP candidates for Indiana governor and U.S. Senate endorsed by former President Donald Trump, as well as Trump himself, cruised to victory in the primary election.
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A tornado watch has been issued for much of Indiana and Illinois, as well as southeast Wisconsin and southwest Michigan, until 8 p.m. Tuesday. Heavy rain and lightning will be common. Hail, damaging wind, and tornadoes are possible.
The industrial real estate developer Venture One has proposed the construction of two 1 million square foot warehouses.
MLB's injury problems extend beyond pitchers as a whopping 234 players were listed on their teams’ various injured lists as the weekend started.
“I’ve never seen that happen before,” Chicago Red Stars coach Lorne Donaldson said of defender Tatumn Milazzo’s latest accomplishment. With good reason. It happened only once before.
Here’s your 219 News Now for May 7, 2024. IUN Chancellor Named to VP Role, Will Step Down July 1. Check out these top stories and more in The Times and nwi.com.
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"Think Beauty In Gary" echoes Gary Mayor Eddie Melton’s original "Think B.I.G." message: Believe In Gary.
Two rounds of showers and storms are expected in Indiana and Illinois Tuesday. Damaging wind and hail could occur in spots and isolated tornadoes and flooding can't be ruled out. The threat for severe storms will continue on Wednesday as well.
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