Education

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...

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...

On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, Healthcare Foundation of La Porte (HFL) held its 2023 Round 1 AED Celebration at the HFL Conference & Learning Center. Each year, HFL provides grants for automated external defibrillators (AEDs) as part of its When...

Menopause affects every aspect of a woman’s life. When estrogen plummets, we think hot flashes, brain fog and mood swings, but menopause also impacts a woman’s heart, brain and bone health; as well as influences her metabolism, sleep and...

Region residents can lace up their walking shoes for a healthy dose of information and exercise as Franciscan Health’s free 10-week Walk With A Doc program steps off in Michigan City June 7. The free 5K walks will begin at City Hall, 100 E....

May 21st marked the start of National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week - a tradition of honoring a critical segment of first responders in the U.S. for nearly 50 years. This year’s celebration theme is “Where Emergency Care Begins,” which...

Franciscan Health’s partnership with the Lake County Courts to provide volunteer advocates for elderly and incapacitated adults who are unable to represent themselves now has six new members. Lake Superior Court Probate Commissioner Ben Ballou...

It’s a startling statistic — 4 in 5 pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S., or more than 80%, are preventable. Doulas have been recognized as a crucial part of maternal health care and an evidence-based solution to...