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Franciscan Health Michigan City, Bolt for the Heart, Play for Jake Foundation present 40 defibrillators for local law enforcement squad cars

Franciscan Health Michigan City, Bolt for the Heart, Play for Jake Foundation present 40 defibrillators for local law enforcement squad cars Sudden cardiac arrest takes around 335,000 lives each year of all ages and fitness levels according to the American Heart Association, and many of these deaths occur because CPR and defibrillation were unfortunately administered too late. With a...

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Your Medicare annual wellness visit: Preventive care, health planning at no extra cost

Your Medicare annual wellness visit: Preventive care, health planning at no extra cost Most of us know that it’s important to see a doctor for an annual checkup. During your working years, that annual checkup typically means a full physical. But once you become eligible for Medicare, you’ll likely start hearing about something...

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Franciscan Health Diabetes Presentation Program promotes healthy lifestyle

Franciscan Health Diabetes Presentation Program promotes healthy lifestyle 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, online Diabetes Prevention Program follows guidelines...

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