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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...

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 January 14th 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 (Jan. 9).  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...

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 (Jan 21) 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 (Jan 27), in the...

Support group meetings are held Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 pm in the Community Room at Porter Regional Hospital, 85 East US HWY 6, Valparaiso.  The next meeting is January 7. Call 219-263-7992 for details and to register.

This free monthly support group is open to anyone living with any type of Ostomy (Ileostomy, Urostomy, Colostomy, Koch Pouch, etc.) and their loved ones. Approximately 100,000 ostomy surgeries are performed annually in the United States. This support...

This support group offers encouragement for those with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).  The TBI Support group was started by Speech and Language Pathologists. The purpose of the group is for individuals who have experienced a TBI to meet others,...