Education

Community Healthcare System’s new program at Fitness Pointe aims to pump up your mental strength. Community Hospital’s fitness center at 9950 Calumet Ave. will be hosting three presentations with medical and health experts on various topics as...

Cold and flu season can often include a spike in that other respiratory illness that may bring concern, RSV. But this year, there will be extra protection for people at high risk. In June, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

As much as parents love cheering their kids on from the sidelines during their big games, there is still a worry about sports injuries. Unfortunately, no one can predict a sports injury, however, certain injuries are common to all school athletic...

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) is a leading health concern in the United States, with an estimated 8.5 million people affected, according to the National Library of Medicine. Community Healthcare System is hosting the “A Look Beyond the Heart”...

Do you desire a sense of belonging — a community you can go to? It’s a part of being human. But this year, 1 in 3 adults age 50–80 (34%) reported feeling isolated from others in the past year. Community building can bring positive change. The...

Aviva Valparaiso hosted a lunch and learn session on Project Lifesaver on Thursday. Porter County Triad and the Porter County Sheriff’s Department also participated in the info session about the initiative. Project Lifesaver is to help first...

Trash it or not … how long is it safe to eat expired foods   There has been a time in all of our lives when we grabbed something from the refrigerator and noticed the expiration date had passed. Whether it’s one day or a week, we all...

Free event features health screenings, a movie, drinks, snacks and more Franciscan Health is inviting Region women to a girls’ night out featuring food, drink, a movie and valuable healthcare information. Franciscan Health is hosting the free PJs,...

If you have ever taken any medication – prescribed or even over-the-counter – you have heard the saying “do not consume alcohol while taking medication” – but how true is this? Most medications include warning labels that tell us the...

Keyzondra Thomas hasn’t always felt supported in her maternal health journey. So for her third pregnancy, she sought out the assistance of a doula to help her navigate care and advocate for her well-being. “I’ve always felt unheard in my other...