Health

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...

Part of the Methodist Hospitals Diabetes Prevention Series Thursday, September 12, 4pm Presented by Valerie Alger, RN Explore actionable strategies to help maintain a healthy lifestyle by distinguishing between positive and negative behaviors,...

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...

Did you know that nearly half of all adults in the United States have diabetes and in many cases, it could have been prevented or slowed?  To learn how you or a loved one can prevent diabetes and the complications it causes, join Clarise Largen,...

This class will be presented by Kidworks, LLC’s physical therapist Lisa Rowe M.S., CCC-SLP and hosted by Associated Pediatricians, LLC. Lisa will present feeding and communication skills from 12-18 months as your baby transitions to solid foods and...

We are so excited to announce that we are hosting our very first health fair! Swing on by and a get a free medical screening by one of our staff members and meet all of the amazing vendors that are coming out to sponsor our health fair! You don’t...

Franciscan WorkingWell is hosting a free, day-long symposium at Avalon Manor on Sept. 12 aimed at helping employers find healthcare solutions. “Today’s Healthcare Solutions for Employers” will showcase expert speakers from WorkingWell...

We're making it easy for Schererville residents to focus on their health! Blood Pressure Heart Rhythm Screening Body Mass Index Peripheral Artery Disease Bone Density Screening And more! Free screenings Thursday, August 15, from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. at...

Franciscan Health Munster is hosting a free suicide-prevention course in August aimed at helping save lives. The entry level question, persuade and refer or QPR Suicide Prevention Course, is based on curriculum developed by the QPR...