Nutrition & Exercise

Franciscan Health Michigan City offering Produce Prescription Program in November

Franciscan Health Michigan City offering Produce Prescription Program in November Franciscan Health is teaming up with the Indiana State Department of Health and the Northern Indiana Food Bank to offer the Produce Prescription Program, aimed at assisting with chronic disease management. Upon successful completion of the free,...

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Ignite Medical Resorts of Northwest Indiana brings Robotics technology into their state of the art and newly renovated rehabilitation gyms.

Ignite Medical Resorts of Northwest Indiana brings Robotics technology into their state of the art and newly renovated rehabilitation gyms. At Ignite Medical Resorts, our core competency is short term rehabilitation with a focus on hiring the best and most qualified therapists in the area. We are unique in that all of our physical, occupational, and speech therapists are employed by us...

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Franciscan Health offers Virtual Diabetes Prevention Program

Franciscan Health offers Virtual Diabetes Prevention Program Franciscan Health is hosting a virtual diabetes prevention program online starting Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. Central/6 p.m. Eastern. Franciscan Health’s Diabetes Prevention Program follows guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease...

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La Porte County Family YMCA hosts annual Tour De La Porte for healthy living

La Porte County Family YMCA hosts annual Tour De La Porte for healthy living There’s no better way to start the day than by soaking in the sun through some outdoor fitness. The La Porte County Family YMCA hosted the Tour De La Porte for an exhilarating weekend. Jessica Durham, director of association advancement with the La...

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Franciscan Health’s weekly Walk with a Doc program steps off Sept. 12 in Crown Point

Franciscan Health’s weekly Walk with a Doc program steps off Sept. 12 in Crown Point 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 Crown Point on Sept. 12. The free, one-hour walks will start at the main entrance of the...

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Region gathers for 6th annual Play for Jake/Bolt for the Heart walk/run to raise money for AEDs

Region gathers for 6th annual Play for Jake/Bolt for the Heart walk/run to raise money for AEDs Heart health affects everyone, and therefore, everyone should be prepared to protect themselves in the case of a cardiac event. This is why people from across the Region gathered to join the Play for Jake/Bolt for the Heart walk/run, which raises...

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Franciscan Health Michigan City sponsoring Play for Jake/Bolt for the Heart walk/run

Franciscan Health Michigan City sponsoring Play for Jake/Bolt for the Heart walk/run Proceeds to fund maintenance for lifesaving AEDs in emergency vehicles across LaPorte County Franciscan Health Michigan City is again teaming up with Bolt for the Heart and the Play for Jake Foundation to sponsor the annual family walk/run, this...

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Franciscan Health Michigan City offering Produce Prescription Program

Franciscan Health Michigan City offering Produce Prescription Program Franciscan Health Michigan City is offering a new Produce Prescription Program aimed at assisting with chronic disease management. Upon successful completion of the free, four-week program, participants will receive produce vouchers for fresh fruit...

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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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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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