To help ensure students across the Region have a healthy school year, Marram Health Center welcomed them all to its annual Back to School Health Fest on Saturday, August 24. Many vendors and booths packed the parking lot outside Indiana University...
Events coincide with Suicide Prevention Month Franciscan Health is hosting two events on Sept. 12 aimed at helping increase awareness of and helping prevent suicides. Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is hosting a free suicide prevention course...
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...
As the new school year approaches, fall sports will soon start. As you establish your child’s back-to-school routine, it’s important to familiarize yourself and your student-athlete with sports safety practices. Being informed about sports safety...
When is IMMEDIATE CARE the RIGHT CHOICE? CareFirst immediate care clinics are designed to evaluate and treat minor, non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries in a timely fashion, without an appointment. Here are some of the conditions commonly...
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,...
Discover Some Tips to Prevent Your Child’s Contact with Germs and Frequency of Illnesses This School Year As your family begins to prepare for a new school year, new teachers, and new classrooms, it is important to be mindful of the introduction to...
Looking for the latest on the Northwest Indiana Breast Care Center at Methodist Hospitals? Check out some of the center's recent posts below in both English and Spanish! For more information on anything discussed, visit the center's website.
THC in the workplace among the topics to be addressed 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”...
Discover six common summertime health risks and how to prevent them. Summer wouldn’t be complete without activities and adventure, and nothing can ruin the fun like an injury or illness. Before you and your loved ones start your summer experiences,...