Education

A certified lactation consultant will provide education and support for breastfeeding and expectant moms. Learn about the benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby, breastfeeding techniques and when to call for help. This class, scheduled from 2 to...

Therapists from Community Hospital's Physical Therapy Department will provide an introduction to infant massage and answer questions about your infant's development in the first year of life. Infant Massage and Baby’s Development will be held on...

Sponsored by the Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Services, a Lymphedema Seminar led by a certified lymphedema therapist will be at noon, Thursday, Feb. 6, at Franciscan Health Crown Point Breast Care Center, 1201 South Main St. in Crown Point. This...

Thursday, Feb 20 - Portage Township YMCA, 3100 Willowcreek Rd Join Cardiologist Abdul Kawamleh, MD, as he discusses the subtle signs and symptoms of heart disease that may escape notice in the absence of more obvious indicators. Even those who...

New parents can take our free Taking Care of Baby class which focuses on life with a new baby and covers basic baby care on Feb 17 from 6:00-9:00 p.m., at the Community Hospital Outpatient Center, located at 9660 Wicker Ave., St. John, Ind. This...

Teen Childbirth Preparation class teaches expectant mothers between the ages of 13 and 19 about labor and delivery, nutrition, pain relief, recovery and resources for support. The classes will be held on Feb 15 from 12:00-4:00 p.m. at 800 MacArthur...

Our Sibling Class prepares children ages 3 to 10 and their parents for the arrival of a new sibling. It will be held on Feb 15 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at 800 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 30, Munster, Ind.  This program is FREE, but registration is...

This postpartum class enables new parents to share their fitness with baby ages six weeks through crawling. Our postnatal fitness expert takes you through an enjoyable workout and provides you with a series of exercises to do at home. Baby & Me...

New grandparents can review basic baby care and learn new practices and recommendations for infant care at the Grandparents Class on Feb 3 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at 800 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 30, Munster, Ind.  This program is FREE, but registration...

VENDOR FAIR: 5-6 PM • PRESENTATIONS: 6-8 PM MODERATOR: Samer Abbas, MD Interventional Cardiologist FREE! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL: 219-836-3477 OR 866-836-3477