Pittsburgh Penguins mascot to visit Mascot Hall of Fame
The Pittsburgh Penguins mascot will visit the Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting this weekend.
Month: August 2021
COVID situation will get worse, state doc says, unless Hoosiers get vaccinated, wear masks
This is darkest time yet in pandemic, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says as she asks Hoosiers to take steps to curb viral spread.
‘Things are going to get worse’: What we learned from the state’s COVID news conference
State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box called this surge the “darkest time in the pandemic,” despite this week’s FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine.
Region dermatologists say hair loss has been a bigger problem during pandemic
If you’ve noticed some more hair on your pillow after waking each morning, you’re not alone.
FITNESS EVENTS: Get moving with these upcoming fitness events
Verify information with venues as hours may change, class sizes may be limited, advance registration or online scheduling may be necessary and some opportunities may be limited to members only.
State health officials say ‘things are going to get worse’ as Delta variant surges
State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box delivered sobering news on the rising number of confirmed COVID-19 cases Friday, calling the last few weeks the worst surge of the virus since last winter.
Spine surgeon moves to Hammond Clinic
A spine surgeon who practiced at the Hammond Specialty Health Center in downtown Hammond is relocating now that the health care provider is downsizing the campus of the Franciscan Health Hospital, which will shrink to about a tenth of its…
Indiana Congresswoman Jackie Walorski joins calls for Biden’s resignation
Rep. Jackie Walorski oined a wave of Republicans calling for President Joe Biden to resign after 13 U.S. troops were killed in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Judge hands man 25-year sentence for shooting that left 1 dead, 1 wounded
The defendant admitted he worked with two co-defendants to plan a robbery that resulted in the death of Khalil Carter, 19, on Oct. 31, 2017, at an apartment in Hammond and wounded another man.
Riley doctors on when you should take your kids to the ER for COVID symptoms
You should go to the emergency room if you notices symptoms such as difficulty breathing and dehydration. Here’s what else doctors want you to know.