Editor's Note: In our first Civic Engagement story this spring, we brought you GreatNews.Life Founder Chris Mahlmann's perspective on why voting in local elections matters. You can find that here. This story below is the second in our series for the...
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Mayor McDermott Issues Executive Order Mandating Masks in Hammond
On Monday, Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. signed an Executive Order that reinstates a mask mandate in all public buildings throughout the city. “With the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, it is imperative that we do everything we can in city...
Read MoreHealth Dept staff fills critical need over holiday
The staff of the Porter County Health Department is giving their time over the New Years holiday to offer COVID-19 testing at the Porter County Expo Center on Thursday December 30th and Friday December 31st. The short notice testing hours were added...
Read MoreSupport group for COVID-19 ‘long haulers’ offered in Dyer
While most people infected with COVID-19 fully recover, a significant number continue to feel symptoms long after their initial recovery. Franciscan Health Dyer is offering a group to allow these “long haulers” to share their stories and provide...
Read MoreAdjusting Hours of Operation: Hammond Branch
Due to the recent outbreak in Lake County of the COVID-19 virus, REGIONAL will be reducing our hours of operation for our Hammond Branch ONLY through the rest of the year. Our Hammond Branch lobby will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m....
Read MoreMethodist Hospitals CEO Urges Community: Support Health Care Heroes, get Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Over the past two years, our community has come together to support our health care providers and each other during the unprecedented crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic. As we head into the Christmas week, we understand that people want to move on from...
Read MorePorter County Health Department’s Vital Records and Nursing divisions provides important resources
The Porter County Health Department serves the residents of Porter County every day through its four distinct divisions: Food, Environmental, Nursing, and Vital Records. Its Foods and Environmental divisions protect the community through health...
Read MoreFranciscan Health Dyer rehab program targets COVID ‘long haulers’
Franciscan Health Dyer has developed a new outpatient rehabilitation program, using a multidisciplinary team approach to help people suffering long-term effects from COVID-19. For most people infected with COVID-19, symptoms last up to two to three...
Read MoreGov. Holcomb announces plan for all Hoosiers to be eligible for the vaccine March 31
Governor Eric J. Holcomb today delivered a statewide address to lay out the road ahead for Hoosiers in the fight against COVID-19. Click here to read the Governor’s full remarks. “As we continue to isolate if you test positive, quarantine if...
Read MoreBe a COVID-19 vaccination site volunteer with Porter County Health Department
COVID-19 has been tough on all of us and we are looking forward to the day when we can restore some normalcy to our lives. Up until now, our only tool in fighting COVID-19 has been practicing prevention techniques. With the availability of vaccines,...
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