Northwest Health - La Porte and Starke Appoints New Chief Nursing Officer
La Porte, IN – Simon Ratliff, the Chief Executive Officer for Northwest Health – La Porte and Starke, has named Jenica Sutherland, MHA, MBA, BSN, RN, as the hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). In this role, Sutherland will oversee all nursing operations, ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained and that Northwest Health patients receive the utmost attention and support during their healthcare journey. "We are pleased to welcome Jenica to this role. Throughout her nursing career, she has
Purdue University Northwest to Honor 834 Candidates at Spring Commencement
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will host commencement exercises on Saturday, May 4.A total of 834 candidates have completed plans of study in PNW’s academic colleges of Business; Engineering and Sciences; Humanities, Education and Social Sciences; Nursing; and Technology. Honors College graduates who have completed enriched multidisciplinary academic opportunities, leadership engagement and community service will also be recognized.The candidates include 685 earning their
Purdue University Northwest Announces Wide Range of Summer Camp Programs for K-12 Students
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Parents looking for fun and engaging programs for their children for summer 2024 can check out more than 20 programs serving a variety of interests for K-12 students. PNW summer camps allow participants to have fun while gaining memorable hands-on experiences.Various camps’ themes and activities will include robotics, artificial intelligence, forensics, nursing, leadership, environmental sciences, psychology, sports and more. Students can explore their areas of interest, deepen
Purdue University Northwest Plans Annual Day of Giving on April 24
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. – Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites the community to support students during the 11th annual PNW Day of Giving 24-hour fundraiser on Wednesday, April 24. PNW Day of Giving is the university’s most successful campaign supporting student scholarships, academic and athletic programs, and resources that benefit PNW students. Donors are encouraged to save the date and visit dayofgiving.pnw.edu on April 24 to make a gift of their choice to PNW and help expand the many
Purdue University Northwest Announces Faculty Member Promotions
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Five Purdue University Northwest (PNW) faculty members received approval today (April 5) by the Purdue University Board of Trustees for academic promotions starting in the 2024-25 academic year. The faculty members’ promotions are effective Aug. 12. Academic tenure is acquired on promotion to the rank of associate professor. Candidates promoted to this level have demonstrated a record of accomplishment as a faculty member and show promise of continued professional growth