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With an emergency need for blood, Franciscan Health will host an additional Versiti Blood Center of Illinois blood drive at its Michigan City hospital on Jan. 28. This drive is in addition to upcoming drives at the Franciscan Health Munster and Crown...

Those who have lost a loved one are invited to share in the support and wisdom of others by participating in grief support groups offered by Franciscan Health Dyer, Hammond and Munster. Franciscan Health Palliative Care Department offers a grief...

Providing emotional and social support to patients, families, and caregivers affected by MS, this group meets at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the Month. The next meeting will be held on February 11th in the La Porte Hospital Auditorium, 1007...

This group offers support and education on living a heart healthy life and meets at 6:30 p.m., the second Thursday of every month (Feb 13). This group meets at La Porte Hospital’s Heart & Vascular Center, 901 Lincolnway, in the First Floor...

Have you been affected by a cancer diagnosis? The Cancer Support Group provides patients, families, and caregivers a chance to share experiences and learn new ways of coping with the disease process. The group meets 4-5 p.m. every other month on the...

Supporting those with Parkinson’s disease, their families, and caregivers in adapting more positively to the physical, emotional, and social changes associated with the disease. The group meets at 2:00 p.m. every third Tuesday (Feb 18) at Brentwood...

The Diabetes Support Group provides a place to share ideas, experiences, and problems related to diabetes for those with diabetes, as well as their support team. The group meets from 11 a.m. – Noon, the fourth Monday of the month (Feb 24), in the...

The Michigan City and La Porte communities will be the location of two wellness screenings provided by the Wellness Outreach department of La Porte Hospital. Screenings offered include a blood glucose screening and a depression screening. Information...

Franciscan Health will host Versiti Blood Center of Illinois blood drives at its Hammond, Dyer, Munster and Crown Point hospitals during the months of January and February. Noon to 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 14 at Franciscan Health Crown Point, 1201 S....

Franciscan Health will host Versiti Blood Center of Illinois blood drives at its Hammond, Dyer, Munster and Crown Point hospitals during the months of January and February. Noon to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7 at Franciscan Health Hammond, 5454 Hohman...