Education

Do you desire a sense of belonging — a community you can go to? It’s a part of being human. But this year, 1 in 3 adults age 50–80 (34%) reported feeling isolated from others in the past year. Community building can bring positive change. The...

Free event features health screenings, a movie, drinks, snacks and more Franciscan Health is inviting Region women to a girls’ night out featuring food, drink, a movie and valuable healthcare information. Franciscan Health is hosting the free PJs,...

Keyzondra Thomas hasn’t always felt supported in her maternal health journey. So for her third pregnancy, she sought out the assistance of a doula to help her navigate care and advocate for her well-being. “I’ve always felt unheard in my other...

An estimated 60 million people — that’s 20 percent of Americans — have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). These people struggle with miserable, often disabling symptoms like bloating, cramps, diarrhea, constipation and pain. Join board-certified...

The intermittent or “gig” workforce is expanding, with many people attracted to the flexibility of part-time or temporary positions. In fact, more than 55 million Americans are considered part of the intermittent workforce — more...

Franciscan Health and Geminus Regional Health Systems are partnering to host a free car seat safety clinic from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. The event will take place at the Franciscan Health Prenatal Assistance Program parking lot on Ogden...

Join orthopedic surgeon and the medical director of sports medicine at Northwest Health, Anthony Levenda, MD, and athletic trainer Danielle McIntyre, LAT, ATC, EMT, to learn best-practices for keeping your student athlete happy, healthy and...

Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada has led to hazy conditions and an air quality alert Tuesday in Northwest Indiana and the surrounding areas. The air quality Tuesday is unhealthy for all people, but it is especially damaging for...

On Monday, June 26, Northwest Health welcomed its first class of family medicine residents with a traditional white coat ceremony, an event where residents receive a long white physician’s coat to ceremoniously welcome them into the medical...

Men's Health Awareness Month aims to encourage men to take care of their physical and mental health. Some important pointers include: getting regular check-ups and screeningsmaintaining a healthy diet and exercise routinemanaging stress...