Health

Franciscan Health is hosting a free, live webinar aimed at increasing understanding of heart murmurs and what patients should do if they have one. The “Don’t Ignore That Heart Murmur” webinar is scheduled to take place at 6 p.m. Central/7 p.m....

Franciscan Health Michigan City is hosting a free baby shower for expectant families and new parents. The Way to Grow Baby Shower is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12 at Franciscan Health Michigan City, 3500...

Our flu vaccine shipments have arrived and we are setting up our clinics. The drive-thru flu clinics are open, with dates listed below. Please contact our office to schedule an appointment today. These drive-thru clinics are located at our Valparaiso...

Local seniors, retirees and caregivers are invited to explore local resources and opportunities at an upcoming expo, according to Assistant Director of the La Porte Park and Recreation Department Emily Archambault.  The La Porte Activity Center...

Franciscan Health Crown Point is hosting a two-day trauma symposium aimed at helping better understand trauma in its various forms. “People rarely think of trauma care until they need it, but healthcare professionals know it is a vital part of the...

As we say hello to fall, let the City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department's Saturday morning Yoga Classes keep you grounded during this season of change. Join Divine Child Yoga & Movement at the La Porte Civic Auditorium November 16, 23,...

In this comprehensive class, we will be discussing the basics of potty training, including the ideal time to start the process and how to identify signs of readiness in your child. We will also provide a wealth of tips and tricks to help make the...

On Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Behavioral Health Department at Franciscan Health Dyer is hosting its first public Suicide Awareness Event in the employee parking lot of the hospital at 24 Joliet St. The event will take place rain or shine...

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...

The free, one-hour walks will start at the main entrance of the Lake County Health Department at 2900 W. 93rd Ave. in Crown Point at 3 p.m. Central each Thursday Sept. 12 through Oct. 17. The walks begin with a brief health talk by a physician...