A personal touch on respect

CROWN POINT | A Timothy Ball Elementary School parent recently stepped up to the plate and shared a great story with our kindergarten students. There have been many lessons and activities enjoyed by all this month as we celebrate Disability Awareness Month. This particular lesson had a very …

Methodist Hospitals lauded as Partner in MS Care

MERRILLVILLE | Methodist Hospitals Neuroscience Institute has been officially recognized as a Center for Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Care through the National MS Society’s Partners in MS Care program.

HEALTH BRIEFS: Seminar Wednesday to focus on back pain

MUNSTER | Maximum Rehabilitation Services Ltd. will host a free health seminar from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at 8220 Calumet Ave.

Methodist Hospitals Neuroscience Institute recognized as center for comprehensive MS care

MERRILLVILLE | Methodist Hospitals Neuroscience Institute, a leading provider of care for people living with multiple sclerosis in northwest Indiana has been officially recognized as a Center for Comprehensive MS Care through the National MS Society’s Partners in MS Care program. This formal…

Auction nets more than $100K to fight MS

HAMMOND | Going, going, gone!

Auction nets more than $100K to fight MS

Auction assistant Earl Jones calls out a bid Sunday during the ninth annual MS Auction hosted by Albert’s Diamond Jewelers at the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority Indiana Welcome Center. Albert's donates proceeds from the event to fund multiple sclerosis research.

Auction nets more than $100K to fight MS

Highland resident Heather Churilla and her daughter Chloe, 8, look at silent auction gift baskets Sunday at the MS Auction hosted by Albert's Diamond Jewelers.

Times Columnist Philip Potempa Taking Bids for a 'From the Farm' Gift Basket

Times Columnist Philip Potempa takes bids for a "From the Farm" themed gift basket at the 2011 Live and Silent Auction for Multiple Sclerosis.

Walk to fight multiple sclerosis set for Sunday at Wicker Park

HIGHLAND | An annual walk to raise awareness for multiple sclerosis is scheduled for Sunday in Wicker Park, 8554 Indianapolis Blvd.

Glittery auction raises money for mutliple sclerosis research

HAMMOND | Ina Ramirez, of Merrillville, had her heart set on going home Sunday with a silver bangle bracelet on her wrist.

OFFBEAT: Weekend of fun excitement spans Albert's annual auction to 'Sleeping Beauty'

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Cycling team honored for MS Society fundraising

Dr. David Gross, captain of Team Gross, at left, and Susan Colias, right, of Highland, receive their certificates of appreciation from Leigh Ann Erickson, chapter president of the MS Society, Indianapolis, for their dedication and support of the MS Society.

Valpo artist Virginia Phillips doesn't let MS keep her from her passion

While the economic turmoil of the last few years has caused struggle for many, Valparaiso artist and interior designer Virginia Phillips has managed to use it to her benefit.

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Participants fill the Purdue University Calumet Fitness and Recreation Center gymnasium for the Multiple Sclerosis Walk Northwest on Sunday morning. They had the option of walking a one-mile or 2.6-mile route around the Hammond campus. Volunteer Dorothy Bojanowski helps Nicole Imhausen, from…

Fundraiser supports doctor in Bike MS event Saturday

A fundraiser was held recently at the Highland home of Jim and Susan Colias to assist Dr. David Gross of Team Gross in raising funds for MS research and support.