Health

The free Stroke & Diabetes Awareness Fair is from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 16 at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Topics at the event include: 8 a.m. – Stroke is an Emergency – Call 911, presented by...

The free Stroke Symposium is from 8 a.m. to noon Friday, May 3 at St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart. Topics at the event include: 8:30 a.m. – Stroke is an Emergency, presented by Lauren Rutili, DO, EMS medical director, St....

Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy is hosting a free fall prevention seminar in Frankfort this May. The event will feature Franciscan Health Doctor of Physical Therapy Ramil Reyes and Franciscan Health Physical Therapy Assistant Mohamed Rashad, who...

Methodist Hospitals is hosting a Virtual Seminar on Thursday, May 9 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. It's time to put your healthy plan into action. Learn about the many ways that physical activity can improve your health. Get tips to getting started, including...

Thursday May 16 from 9-11:30 a.m. at Woodland Park's Oakwood Hall in Portage Come to our FREE Senior Health Fair and find out information and resources for living a healthier life. Get free screenings and information, as well as a free hot meal boxed...

 Franciscan Health Michigan City is offering comfort and support to families who have suffered the loss of a pregnancy or newborn with a memorial service. Remembering Our Babies will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at St. Stanislaus...

The Franciscan Health Burrell Cancer Center is hosting a series of free support groups for cancer patients and their caregivers. Support groups provide an opportunity to openly share experiences with other patients and caregivers and include guided...

FREE EVENT OPEN TO NEW AND EXPECTANT PARENTS Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Olympia Fields is hosting a free Baby Expo May 4 at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields for new and expectant parents. The event features tours of the Family Birth...

Franciscan Health Michigan City will provide free blood pressure, blood glucose and body mass index screenings at three Michigan City barbershops on April 20 as part of the 12th Annual Indiana Black Barbershop Health Initiative. The events,...

The entry level question, persuade and refer or QPR Suicide Prevention Courses are based on curriculum developed by the QPR Institute, which aims to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide...