Nurse practitioner joins Franciscan Network in Munster
Internal and Pediatric Medicine Nurse Practitioner Arshia Mohiuddin is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Munster, according to a release.
Mohiuddin earned her Master of Science degree from Purdue University Northwest in Hammond. In addition to internal medicine and pediatrics, the release said, her clinical interests include diabetes management, annual checkups and screenings, general health maintenance with education, balanced diet, nutritional counseling and weight management and chronic disease management with a focus on high blood pressure, 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 intent to appoint Jennifer-Ruth Green as Indiana’s Secretary of Public Safety, according to a 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 cyber security experience to the role, the release said.
She holds a master’s degree in aeronautics from Liberty University, the 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 accounting team
CLH, CPAs & Consultants has announced that Kayla Gentry has joined the firm as a staff accountant, according to a release.
Gentry will draw from her prior experience to execute her responsibilities in preparing tax returns, conducting bookkeeping and providing general accounting support for clients, the 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) credential, the release said.
Travail With Us expands services
Travail With Us has expanded services to include adult day services, which offers seniors and adults structured, supervised activities, according to a release.
Located at 5437 Broadway in Merrillville, the Travail With Us team has implemented programming while supporting caregivers and offering a reliable solution for those seeking respite or assistance for a loved one while they are at work or handling other obligations, the release said.
New activities have included interactive exercising games, movie screenings, guest presenters and Bible study, the release said. The program runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call 219-777-0279.
PNW College of Technology nationally recognized
Purdue University Northwest’s College of Technology earned a 2024 Academia Circle of Excellence Award from the International Council of Electronic Commerce Consults (EC-Council), according to a release.
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 program curricula, the release said. The certifications qualify students and professionals to understand proactive network protection and digital forensics analysis techniques.
The award recognizes an institutional partner that showcases the highest levels of cybersecurity education, training and leadership as evidenced by alumni success and engagement and continuous 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 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 is accepting 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 makes fall cycle awards
Lake County Community Foundation awarded more than $239,400 to 23 organizations during the fall grant cycle, according to a release.
The awards, which are distributed through the Foundation’s Transform Lake County fall grant cycle, 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, Hawaiʻi, 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.
