WARSAW — Grossnickle Eye Center welcomed its newest practitioner Allison A. Pernic, MD. Pernic specializes in medical and surgical management of a variety of ophthalmologic conditions including dry eye, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease. “Her enthusiasm, easy-going nature and deep commitment to excellent patient care make her a valuable addition to the …read more.

The American Geriatrics Society has chosen Steven Counsell, M.D., director of the geriatrics program and Indiana University School of Medicine, as its president at the AGS annual meeting in Washington, D.C. Dr. Counsell also serves as executive director of the highly acclaimed GRACE (Geriatric Resources for Assessment and Care of Elders) Team Care program, is …read more.

Michiana is not making the grade according to the American Lung Association’s annual state of the air report. Berrien, Cass, LaPorte and St. Joseph counties all received failing grades based on analysis of particle pollution in the ozone. Elkhart county was given a “C” grade. Fulton, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Marshall, Pulaski and Starke counties do not …read more.