Education

Events coincide with Suicide Prevention Month Franciscan Health is hosting two events on Sept. 12 aimed at helping increase awareness of and helping prevent suicides. Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is hosting a free suicide prevention course...

Franciscan Health is hosting two free LaPorte County car seat safety events in September. The first event will take place from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at the LaPorte County Family Resource Center, 1232 W. State Road 2 in La...

When is IMMEDIATE CARE the RIGHT CHOICE? CareFirst immediate care clinics are designed to evaluate and treat minor, non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries in a timely fashion, without an appointment. Here are some of the conditions commonly...

Did you know that nearly half of all adults in the United States have diabetes and in many cases, it could have been prevented or slowed?  To learn how you or a loved one can prevent diabetes and the complications it causes, join Clarise Largen,...

THC in the workplace among the topics to be addressed Franciscan WorkingWell is hosting a free, day-long symposium at Avalon Manor on Sept. 12 aimed at helping employers find healthcare solutions. “Today’s Healthcare Solutions for Employers”...

Community Healthcare System, now Powers Health, has landed in the top 20% on Forbes’ 2024 list of America’s Best Employers for New Grads. To compile the list, Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista and surveyed more than 100,000...

Wellness Advice from Northwest Health Itchy eyes. Nasal congestion. Sneezing. At least one in four Americans are now experiencing seasonal allergies throughout the spring, summer and fall.  Many people believe their allergies are getting worse...

Three LaPorte County high school seniors with future healthcare career goals recently received Franciscan Health Michigan City Medical Staff Memorial Scholarships to assist with their post-secondary educations. LaPorte High School seniors Olivia...

The American Red Cross Babysitting Course class covers a wide range of information that can help new babysitters, ages 11 and above, gain the skills and confidence needed to care for infants and children. The course takes roughly 10 hours to complete...

Genetics... lifestyle choices… environmental influences… Did you know that all three of these have a significant impact on a person’s susceptibility to breast cancer? To learn more about these and other various factors that contribute to breast...