Bowl for the Cure raises $15K for Franciscan Health Michigan City breast cancer patients

Bowl for the Cure raises $15K for Franciscan Health Michigan City breast cancer patients Featured image: The Michigan City United States Bowling Congress Bowling Association recently raised $15,474 for Franciscan Health Breast Care Center Michigan City breast cancer patients. Pictured are, l-r, City Lanes Owner Jayne Johnston and...

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Franciscan Health Foundation of Northern Indiana welcomes new board members

Franciscan Health Foundation of Northern Indiana welcomes new board members The Franciscan Health Foundation of Northern Indiana welcomed four new board members in May. Joining the 16-member board are Denise Fithian, RN, of the Franciscan Health Woodland Outpatient Surgery Center Michigan City; Anthony Geisen, operations...

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Franciscan Health, La Porte Fire Department bringing Project Swaddle to LaPorte County

Franciscan Health, La Porte Fire Department bringing Project Swaddle to LaPorte County Home visits available for qualified, high-risk prenatal, postpartum patients Franciscan Health Michigan City is partnering with the La Porte Fire Department to provide home visits to high-risk prenatal and postpartum patients under the care of...

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Crossroads Chamber brings the Region together at Annual Business Expo

Crossroads Chamber brings the Region together at Annual Business Expo Nearly 70 different businesses and organizations from around the Region gathered at the Dean & Barbara White Community Center on May 21 for Crossroad’s Chamber’s Annual Business Expo. Featuring everything from banks and hospitals to artists...

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10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, May 23 – May 27

10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, May 23 – May 27 This Memorial Day weekend, the Region is dedicated to honoring veterans. Whether you’re looking for a parade or a ceremony featuring the vets in your community, you’ll find it this weekend. Plus, there’s plenty of fun to be had with concerts,...

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Franciscan Health Olympia Fields to conduct perinatal loss remembrance service

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields to conduct perinatal loss remembrance service Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is offering comfort and support to families who have suffered the loss of a pregnancy or newborn with a memorial service. The Little Angels Memorial Service will take place at 2 p.m. Central on Wednesday, June 12 at...

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Franciscan Health’s weekly Walk with a Doc program steps off May 29 in Michigan City

Franciscan Health’s weekly Walk with a Doc program steps off May 29 in Michigan City Area residents can lace up their walking shoes for a healthy dose of information and exercise as Franciscan Health’s free Walk With A Doc program steps off in Michigan City on May 29. The free 5K walks will begin at City Hall at 100 E. Michigan...

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Certified Babysitter Training at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers

Certified Babysitter Training at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers The American Red Cross Babysitting Course class covers a wide range of information that can help new babysitters, ages 11 and above, gain the skills and confidence needed to care for infants and children. The course takes roughly 10 hours to complete...

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Franciscan Health Diabetes Prevention Program scheduled for Munster

Franciscan Health Diabetes Prevention Program scheduled for Munster Franciscan Health is offering prediabetic patients the opportunity to help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes with its year-long Diabetes Prevention Program. Franciscan Health’s 12-month Diabetes Prevention Program follows guidelines recommended by...

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