EDITORIAL: Provide more health care providers

The phrase "serious health care problem" usually refers to cancer, heart disease and other disorders. There's another looming health care problem that must not be ignored by policymakers, however. The United States is not generating enough new doctors to meet anticipated demand.

EDITORIAL: Northwest Indiana's legislative agenda for 2013

As the Indiana General Assembly begins its session on Monday, Northwest Indiana's residents — and, of course, their legislative delegation — should push for this agenda:

EDITORIAL: Short-term rentals qualify houses as inns

Today's topic is the ins and outs of inns. Or, to put it another way, should short-term home rentals be subject to the innkeeper's tax?

Looking for the best school for you? It’s complicated.

Unlocking the right door for education is not always easy.

Munster student selected for Molecular Medicine Seminar

One of Indiana's best high school science students lives right in our own back yard.

Paramedic turned doctor is back home in emergency medicine

VALPARAISO | David Cummins has gone full circle.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: NWI needs local buy-in for trauma center

Discussion of a trauma designation has been as unrelenting as talks about a teaching hospital in Northwest Indiana. Both are major concepts dealing with quality of care in the region. The economic impact is estimated to be between $300 million to $600 million.

Region medical school professor attends Nobel lectures

A local professor had the rare opportunity to hear the Nobel lectures in person earlier this month.

Military man pursues medical school, officer training

Anthony Darrington

Military man pursues medical school, officer training

Anthony Darrington finds direction and moves his career forward by serving his country.

Chesterton grad headed in July to medical residency at Duke University

Bethany Vallangeon's love for helping people has taken her on an incredible journey.

EDITORIAL: Health care reform won't be easy

Health care providers are facing a major change in the way they keep records, so it's not surprising they are nervous about the switch. They need help to make sure the implementation goes smoothly.