Education

Free educational event aimed at expectant mothers, grandparents Northwestern Indiana Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) and lead agency Franciscan Health are teaming up with local healthcare and community organizations to host a free Grandparents...

Franciscan Health Crown Point is hosting a doula certification workshop over two weekends in July. Doulas are trained professionals who provide continuous physical, emotional and informational support to their clients before, during and shortly after...

Franciscan Health is hosting a free car seat safety event on Thursday, May 29. The event -- cohosted by the Trauma Services Department and the Prenatal Assistance Program -- is scheduled to take place from 3-6 p.m. at Franciscan Health Michigan City,...

Project made possible in part through Legacy Foundation grant Families with infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Franciscan Health Crown Point now have a variety of children’s books to read to their little ones thanks to a generous...

Program pairs survivors with patients for support, comfort Franciscan Health Breast Care Center Crown Point is hosting a free peer counselor training for breast cancer survivors aimed at connecting patients and survivors through a new program. Pink...

On Thursday, April 24, the Portage Economic Development Corporation (EDC) brought students from Portage High School together for the opportunity to visit local healthcare facilities to get hands-on experience with healthcare. Students were split into...

Our voices are more than just sound. They are how we share stories, express emotions and connect with the world. But for some people, vocal injuries can take away this vital part of the human connection.World Voice Day, celebrated around the globe...

A free community seminar offered at Northwest Health - Porter Fuel to Heal: The Food & Fitness Formula is a free seminar open to the community. It will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 5-6 p.m., in the Community Room at Northwest Health – Porter,...

Join surgeons from Powers Health and Orthopedic Specialists of Northwest Indiana as they discuss signs, symptoms, risk factors and innovative treatments for orthopedic conditions.The Orthopedic Symposium: Improve Your Movement from Neck to Knees will...

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is hosting the free Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Baby Expo on Saturday, April 12 focused on new and expectant families. Family Birth Center staff and providers will be on hand to provide information on safe sleep,...