Health

Franciscan Health is offering prediabetic patients the opportunity to help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes with its year-long Diabetes Prevention Program. Franciscan Health’s 12-month virtual Diabetes Prevention Program follows guidelines...

Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States for more than 70 years. Throughout the decades, the medical community has seen these deaths decline through new technology, advanced treatment and education. Community Healthcare...

Franciscan Health Crown Point is hosting a two-day trauma symposium aimed at helping attendees understand trauma in its various forms. The symposium is designed for healthcare professionals, first responders, students and anyone interested in...

Free Arrhythmia Treatment Virtual Seminar Tuesday, October 17 | 4:30pm  Learn About Advanced Minimally Invasive Arrhythmia Treatments Presented by Siddarth Kakodkar, MDBoard Certified Cardiac Electrophysiologist Join Dr. Kakodkar for a...

Join us at St. Catherine Hospital for a two-part series as Amit Kakkar, MD, medical director of cardiac services, discusses “Matters of the Heart.” Topics will include warning signs and symptoms of heart disease and pulmonary embolisms. Is it a...

Join us at our Breast Care Center Open House on Saturday, October 14, 9am to 12noon Southlake Campus – Pavilion A 101 E. 87th Avenue, Merrillville Continental BreakfastGifts for All AttendeesHand MassagesBreast Risk AssessmentsLipology, Free...

Franciscan Health Michigan City is hosting a free Way to Grow baby shower for expectant families and new parents. The event is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Franciscan Health Michigan City, 3500 Franciscan Way...

A “Stop the Stumble” event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 at five Community Healthcare System locations. Fifteen-minute fall risk assessments will be scheduled in advance and will examine your balance, gait and strength....

Register now for the free webinar event Learn more about how Inspire treats obstructive sleep apnea by signing up to attend one of our informational webinars: Inspire is the only FDA approved obstructive sleep apnea treatment that works inside your...

Do you have nausea, groin pain or a bulge in your lower abdomen? Learn more about the common symptoms of a hernia during a free screening 9 am to 1 pm Saturday, Sept. 16, at St. Catherine Hospital, 4320 Fir St., Suite 410, in East Chicago. Community...