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VNA of Northwest Indiana is the premier advocate for aging members of the community, providing hospice care, palliative care, VNA Meals on Wheels, the Medical Guardian response system, community education, grief support for families, the Phoenix Center with grief support for children, a We Honor Veterans program, and recognition programs celebrating the lives of our loved ones.

The VNA’s comprehensive approach to hospice and palliative care that combines world-class care with mission-driven compassion and family support makes VNA one-of-a-kind in Northwest Indiana.

In a time of uncertainty, VNA celebrates the lives of the individuals we serve, provides compassionate care and creates an atmosphere that helps families embrace hope.

The VNA is a not for profit organization, established in 1970 and serving Lake, LaPorte, Jasper, Porter, and Starke counties.

VNA of Northwest Indiana Meals on Wheels Ride Along

VNA of Northwest Indiana Meals on Wheels Ride Along

Ride along with GreatNews.Life Founder, Chris Mahlmann, and CEO of VNA of Northwest Indiana, Bob Franko, as they deliver food to a few recipients of the Meals on Wheels program. Learn about the Meals on Wheels program along the drive and all of the different ways it has helped give food to those in need around Northwest Indiana. This is the blessing of Meals on Wheels, it's much more than food, it's really about human contact. Like and subscribe! The Life Sites: NWI.life Valpo.life Laportecounty.life Portage.life GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community, as opposed to negative news. Here you’ll find exclusively positive, hyper-local stories, features, and news touting everything exceptional about the communities that make up Northwest Indiana. We invite you to partake in the Region’s only source for all-positive news, all the time. Watch it. Love it. Share it.
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Re-branding the VNA of Porter County with VNA of NWI CEO Ann...

Re-branding the VNA of Porter County with VNA of NWI CEO Ann O'Heir

For decades the VNA of Porter County has been serving the Northwest Indiana community with their life changing programs. With the name of VNA of Porter County it created a misconception that the VNA only serves the citizens of Porter County. To battle this idea the VNA has recently changed to the VNA of NWI. We recently sat down with Visiting Nurses Association of NWI's CEO Ann O'Heir to talk over this change, and how it will impact the region as a whole.
The Other Forms of Hospice Care with VNA of NWI CEO Ann O'Heir

The Other Forms of Hospice Care with VNA of NWI CEO Ann O'Heir

Hospice isn't just the care of the elderly and the sick - hospice care can serve an entire family. We recently sat down with Visiting Nurses Association of NWI's CEO Ann O'Heir to talk about the VNA of NWI's services that not only help the people who need help at the end of the their lives, but the way they can help the anyone who needs a caring touch.
Understanding Hospice with VNA of NWI CEO Ann O'Heir

Understanding Hospice with VNA of NWI CEO Ann O'Heir

Hospice, for all the good it does for the people who need the service, does have some negative connotations. We recently sat down with Visiting Nurses Association of NWI's CEO Ann O'Heir to go over what hospice really is, how it can help more than the elderly, and why no one should be afraid to get help.
VNA of NWI's Phoenix Center: How Was Your Experience with the...

VNA of NWI's Phoenix Center: How Was Your Experience with the Phoenix Center?

In the second video for our interview about the VNA of NWI's Phoenix Center we talk about how the family felt about using the center, and how it further changed their lives.
The VNA of Northwest Indiana's Phoenix Center: Changing Families'...

The VNA of Northwest Indiana's Phoenix Center: Changing Families' Lives

The VNA of Northwest Indiana doesn't just provide hospice care, they also have established the Phoenix Center - a place for grieving families. We recently sat down with a family that has used the Phoenix Center to change their lives, and they sat down with us to explain how.

Join the Towle Theater for its 13th Season

By: Towle Theater Last Updated: August 31, 2015

The Towle Theater is excited to announce its 13th Season. The Season opens with the world premiere comedy, Crashing with Flamingos by Indiana native, Jim Henry. Jim is an award winning playwright and current resident at Chicago Dramatists. Crashing...

“The Burnt Part Boys,” Indiana Premiere at the Towle Theater

By: Towle Theater Last Updated: June 19, 2015

The Towle Theater continues its 12th season with the musical The Burnt Part Boys with generous support from their 2015 Season Sponsor Accucraft Imaging. This musical is under the direction of Jeff Casey, Managing Director of the Towle Theater....

Purdue Trustees Approve Tuition Freeze for West Lafayette

By: Contributor Last Updated: May 28, 2015

Executive committee also approves system-wide tuition, conceptual operating budget The Executive Committee of Purdue University’s Board of Trustees on Wednesday (May 27) approved a tuition freeze for the West Lafayette campus through the 2016-17...

Methodist Names Linda Davis and Tina Vaclavik as the 2015 January Employees of the Month

By: Methodist Hospitals Last Updated: March 30, 2015

Congratulations to our January Employee of the Month: Linda Davis, Health Unit Partner, 2W1 at the Southlake Campus. Linda is often the first face our customers see on 2W1.She always has a smile on her face when she greets and directs our customers...

VNA of Porter County to host “Catwalk for the Cause” on April 2, 2015

By: Visiting Nurse Association Last Updated: March 19, 2015

On Thursday, April 2nd students from Valparaiso University’s Business Society of the Law School will host “Catwalk for the Cause” with proceeds to the VNA’s Meals on Wheels program. Catwalk for the Cause showcases students in fashions for...

Running for Prestin and All the Children donates $10,000 to Riley’s Children’s Hospital -Pediatric Cancer Research Fund

By: Runnin' for Prestin Last Updated: February 19, 2015

A majority of the Runnin' For Prestin and All Kids Board went down to Indianapolis on Thursday, February 12th, 2015 to present Riley’s Children Hospital with a check for $10,000.00 for Pediatric Cancer Research. While at Riley’s Children...

10 Fun Things to Do this Weekend in Northwest Indiana: February 20-22, 2015

By: Brett Fuller Last Updated: February 19, 2015

It's quite a weekend for unique events in the region! With fish fries starting, Comic-Con coming to town, and a public Oscars viewing party (and more!), there's certainly something for everyone in the region! If you have any upcoming events to...

10 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Northwest Indiana: December 5-7, 2014

By: Brett Fuller Last Updated: December 4, 2014

Northwest Indiana is turning into a winter wonderland this weekend, with Christmas and holiday events planned in Valparaiso, Michigan City, Whiting, Hammond, and more! Do you have an event you'd like to see listed? Email us at...

Several Chesterton High School Students Honored for Academic Success

By: Chesterton High School Last Updated: October 3, 2014

Six Chesterton High School seniors have been named commended students in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program. Those students are Logan L. Haussman, Joseph D. Horn, Christopher A. Krause, Mary K. Miller, AnneMarie J. Radzik and Galen G. Wong....

Mayor Costas Welcomes The Tech Foundry Business Accelerator

By: City of Valparaiso Last Updated: June 23, 2014

Mayor Jon Costas announced the launch of The Tech Foundry Startup Accelerator program, in partnership with Elevate Ventures and the state of Indiana. The goal of The Tech Foundry is to help technology companies meet the challenges facing a start-up,...

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