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Hidden in plain sight, pancreatic cancer can go undetected for months, revealing itself only after it has dangerously grown or spread to other organs. Diagnosed in more than 66,000 U.S. patients each year, pancreatic cancer often does not cause any...

Franciscan Health is hosting a free, live webinar aimed at helping patients and their caregivers learn more about atrial fibrillation, commonly known as AFib. The heart is the center of the body’s electrical activity. When the heart’s electrical...

Class to take place at Michigan City Police Department Franciscan Health Michigan City is presenting a free suicide prevention course in December aimed at saving lives. The entry level question, persuade and refer or QPR Suicide Prevention Course is...

Free event features food, film and facts about women’s health Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is hosting a free women’s pajama party aimed at sharing information about women’s cancer and heart health. PJs, Popcorn and Girl Talk is scheduled to...

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a life-threatening emergency that occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating. SCA strikes people of all ages who may seem to be healthy, even children and teens. According to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, SCA...

Franciscan Health Michigan City is presenting the latest installment in its free, faith-based church diabetes initiative, Fan Out Diabetes. Franciscan Health Michigan City’s Fan Out Diabetes program is a faith-based diabetes initiative that pairs...

Franciscan Health Michigan City, in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, is hosting a free, two-day workshop aimed at teaching suicide prevention skills to help those at risk stay safe. LivingWorks Applied Suicide...

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....

Education, Family Birth Center tours and giveaways featured 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...

Evening aims to enhance connections between community members, local physicians Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is hosting a free Meet our Docs event aimed at enhancing connections between South Suburban residents with the physicians serving...