What is PVD? PVD is a common vascular condition that occurs when arteries are narrowed or blocked, usually due to a buildup of plaque. This “hardening of the vessels” eventually causes ischemia, or inadequate blood supply, to the limbs and/or...
Leap Year is the perfect year to get a head start on good health. The Valparaiso Family YMCA and St. Mary Medical Center invite you to the annual Healthy Family Day on Leap Day, Sat., Feb. 29, 2020. The event features a variety of medical and...
Varicose veins are a common and often unsightly condition, one that may be a sign of a more serious vascular disorder. Join Cardiologist Akram Kholoki, MD, as he discusses symptoms, causes and latest treatments for varicose veins including minimally...
Discover how a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary physician-led approach is the perfect weight loss solution for you in this free seminar. Healthy 4 Life’s team of weight loss professionals will discuss both surgical and non-surgical weight loss...
St. Catherine Hospital offers Family Birthing Center tours for expectant mothers to view the spacious labor and delivery suites, meet the staff and ask questions regarding their stay. Tours are available at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Family...
An experienced St. Catherine Hospital labor and delivery registered nurse will provide expectant moms and their support person with education on nutrition, pain relief, recovery and valuable resources before bringing baby into the world. Find out...
New parents can take our free Taking Care of Baby class which focuses on life with a new baby and covers basic baby care at the Community Hospital Outpatient Center, located at 9660 Wicker Ave., St. John, Ind. This program is FREE, but registration...
For those wanting to gain knowledge of CPR but do not need to be certified, this American Heart Association program covers all the basics of CPR and choking for infants, children and adults. Classes are held in the La Porte Hospital Childbirth...
The natural childbirth class is for expectant parents who are interested in a non-medicated birth plan and want to use the whirlpool tubs for water labor. This class will provide physical and emotional coping techniques and strategies on how to...