Nurse joins the Franciscan Network in Munster
Arshia Mohiuddin, an internal medicine and pediatrics nurse, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Munster, according to a news release.
Mohiuddin received her Master of Science degree from Purdue University Northwest in Hammond. In addition to internal medicine and pediatrics, the news release said, her clinical interests include diabetes management, annual checkups and screenings, general health maintenance with education, balanced nutrition, nutritional counseling and weight management and chronic disease management with an emphasis on hypertension. diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Mohiuddin is accepting new patients at Franciscan Physician Network Munster Medical Center, 761 45th Ave. Call 219-924-2500.
Former GOP candidate named to state post
Governor-elect Mike Braun, one of Indiana’s two Republican senators, has announced his intention to appoint Jennifer-Ruth Green as Indiana Secretary of Public Safety, according to a news release.
Green, a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, combat veteran and current deputy commander of the 11th Operations Group at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, brings military and cybersecurity experience to the role, the release said.
She earned a master’s degree in aeronautics from Liberty University, the news release said. In 2022, she was defeated by U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, in a bid to become the first GOP member of Congress from the 1st District since the early 1930s.
CLH expands its accounting team
CLH, CPAs & Consultants has announced that Kayla Gentry has joined the firm as a staff accountant, according to a press release.
Gentry will draw on her prior experience to carry out her responsibilities in preparing tax returns, maintaining bookkeeping and providing general accounting support to clients, the news release said.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Purdue Northwest in 2022 and her Master of Business Administration from the same university in 2024. She is currently pursuing her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, the release said.
Travail With Us expands services
Travail With Us has expanded its services to include adult day services, which offer seniors and adults structured, supervised activities, according to a news release.
Located at 5437 Broadway in Merrillville, the Travail With Us team has implemented programming while supporting caregivers and providing a reliable solution for those seeking respite or assistance for a loved one while at work or with other obligations, the release said.
New activities include interactive practice games, film screenings, guest presenters and Bible study, the release said. The program runs Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 219-777-0279.
PNW College of Technology nationally recognized
According to a press release, Purdue University Northwest’s College of Technology has received a 2024 Academia Circle of Excellence Award from the International Council of Electronic Commerce Consults (EC-Council).
PNW’s College of Technology has partnered with the EC-Council since 2019 by incorporating two of the council’s accredited certifications, Certified Ethical Hacker and Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator, into the program curricula, the release said. The certifications qualify students and professionals to understand proactive network protection and digital forensic analysis techniques.
The award recognizes an institutional partner that demonstrates the highest level of cybersecurity education, training and leadership, as evidenced by alumni success and engagement and ongoing program development.
Spine surgeon joins Franciscan in Chesterton, Michigan City
Dr. Wajeeh Bakhsh recently joined the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Chesterton and Michigan City, according to a news release.
Bakhsh attended medical school at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and completed his residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York. He completed his fellowship training in complex orthopedic spine surgery at Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center in Chicago.
He accepts both virtual and in-person patient visits at Franciscan Physician Network’s Coolspring Health Center, 1225 E. Coolspring Ave., Suite 200 in Michigan City and Franciscan Emergency Center Chesterton, 770 Indian Boundary Road in Chesterton. Call 219-861-8161.
Lake Community Foundation awards fall cycle awards
The Lake County Community Foundation awarded more than $239,400 to 23 organizations during the fall grant cycle, according to a news release.
The awards, distributed through the Foundation’s fall grant cycle, Transform Lake County, are intended to strengthen and empower nonprofits, neighborhoods and residents in Lake County, the release said.
Organizations receiving awards include: Coates Inc., Community Help Network Inc., Crisis Center, Dunes Dog Training Club Inc., Fair Haven Rape Crisis Center, Food Bank of Northwest Indiana Inc., For the Love of the Arts Inc., HealthVisions, Hearts in Motion, Indiana Legal Services Inc., Indiana State Literacy Association, MAKS Corp., Meals on Wheels of NWI, Miller Beach Arts & Creative District, Opportunity Enterprises Inc., Paladin Inc., Planned Parenthood Great Northwest , Hawai’i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky, Save the Dunes, The Caring Place Inc., Top 20 Inc., Tradewinds Services Inc., Urban League of Northwest Indiana and White’s Residential and Family Services Inc.
