Dr. Shawn Naranjo credits his mother and other influential women in his life for his decision to become an obstetrician and gynecologist. “My father died when I was young, and I’m very close with my mom,” Naranjo said. “I've had a lot of...
A lifetime resident of Hammond, Africa Tarver spends her days working for the city of Hammond and uses some of her valuable time to support the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA). As the Hammond appointee to the Indiana RDA...
Medicine is an art and a science. Luckily for the patients at Methodist Hospitals, Cardiologist Dr. Mihas Kodenchery and Nurse Practitioner Laura Rodriguez practice both. Using a unique mixture of community medicine and the most up-to-date...
Planning for the holidays can be overwhelming. Decorating the house, buying gifts, and planning meals can take this joyous time and make it incredibly stressful. Strack & Van Til food market has a way to take one thing off your plate. With its...
There is nothing quite like a dog. Our longest animal companions, dogs force us to take walks outside and to see the joy in everyday situations. One look at a therapy dog and you know that dogs can do so much more to protect and improve our lives....
This time of year beckons us all to go outside to see the beautiful fall colors and enjoy the warmer temperatures before winter arrives. The ideal place to enjoy the outdoors is closer than you think. Lake County Parks Department’s Lemon Lake is...
General Counsel for the City of Valparaiso Patrick Lyp might not be a native of Northwest Indiana, but he works for this community every day. Since 1997, Lyp has been serving on local boards and in positions that support the infrastructure and...
First impressions matter. Greetings matter. Justin Pfrommer, a service writer at Levin Tires’ Highland branch, knows this better than most. Pfrommer greets every customer with a smile, patience, and dedication to making their visit...
Changing careers, examining a budget, overcoming our daily obstacles -- it can be difficult. We all need trusted mentors and allies to point us in the right direction and give us the confidence we need to head that way. United Way of Northwest...
Supporting more than 18,000 residents throughout Northern Indiana, Kankakee Valley REMC is a not-for-profit cooperative providing member-consumers access to top-quality power sources. For some, this power comes from solar energy. Darrell Marks,...