CHICAGO | A new report released by the American Medical Association shows office-based physicians in LaPorte County play a vital role in Indiana's economy by supporting jobs, purchasing goods and services and generating tax revenue. In 2009, LaPorte County physicians contributed a total of $177 million to the economy, supported 966 jobs and generated $6 million in tax revenue.
The study, announced by the Indiana State Medical Association, found that, in comparison to other industries, office-based physicians almost always contribute more to state economies than each of the following: hospital, legal, nursing home and home health.
"Most people don't think of physician practices as small businesses. As such, they contribute greatly to the economic vitality of our local communities and state," said Dr. Brent Mohr, ISMA president.
The findings show the economic impact of office-based physicians as measured through sales revenue, jobs, wages and benefits and tax revenue. The report provides information on the economic impact of office-based physicians in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
In Indiana, office-based physicians supported $9.6 billion in wages and benefits, and generated $581.4 million in taxes.
IUN hosts Women's History Month speaker Sophia Nelson
GARY | On Thursday the IU Northwest Office of Diversity Programming welcomes Sophia Nelson as its featured speaker in recognition of Women's History Month at 6 p.m. in Hawthorn Hall, room 107.
Nelson, a Virginia-based author, speaker and commentator, is a columnist for JET magazine and contributes regularly to other national publications and television networks. She routinely speaks on such topics as workplace retention and advancement strategies for black women, as well as relationships, health and wellness, spirituality and career transformation for all women.
Her highly anticipated book, "Black Woman Redefined," available for purchase at the event, takes a look at the lives of accomplished black women, serving as a "survival guide" of sorts to help women extend themselves beyond conventional stereotypes that often limit and define them. Such are the concepts she will cover in her talk on "Redefining 21st Century Women."
The public is invited to attend and light refreshments will be served. The IU Northwest campus is located on Broadway Avenue in Gary, one half-mile south of I-80/94.
For more information, contact the IU Northwest Office of Diversity Programming, at (219) 980-6596.
Seminar offered on 'Families in Crisis'
HIGHLAND | Pat Gibson, CADC will lead a seminar on "Families in Crisis- The Legacy" at 6:30 p.m. March 31 at The BBLG Club, 8413 Kennedy Ave. Admission is free. The seminar will look at helping individuals and their families heal from the effects of substance abuse and other family dysfunction.
