Nutrition & Exercise

Franciscan Health Foundation partners with Purdue Extension and Duneland Health Council to bring healthy cooking to Michigan City

Franciscan Health Foundation partners with Purdue Extension and Duneland Health Council to bring healthy cooking to Michigan City Members of the media are invited to the first of a series of classes on preparing healthy meals being held in a new mobile kitchen facility that was made possible by a grant from the Duneland Health Council. Weather permitting, Chef Erik Tannehill...

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Running the Region with Kellyn: Wheeler High School freshman Emma Hellwege qualifies for state

Running the Region with Kellyn: Wheeler High School freshman Emma Hellwege qualifies for state Wheeler High School track athlete Emma Hellwege had always been told she had talent. From the time she started running as a 6th grader, her coaches noticed she had a gift, and couldn’t wait to coach her up into the high school level. This year,...

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Glidefit Class at Fitness Pointe Takes Small Group Cross-training to a Whole New Level

Glidefit Class at Fitness Pointe Takes Small Group Cross-training to a Whole New Level If you like a challenge and enjoy the water, the new GlideFit CardioWave “floating fitness” workout is designed especially for you. During a 55-minute session at Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, participants stand on workout boards similar to...

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St. Catherine Hospital Helps Create Home Gardens with “Let It Grow”

St. Catherine Hospital Helps Create Home Gardens with “Let It Grow” A pot, some soil, water, and a handful of seeds can turn into a sustainable source of healthy, convenient food on a budget. On Wednesday, St. Catherine Hospital partnered with a Lake County Master Gardener and Purdue Extension wellness coordinator...

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“Feel Good Friday” – Girls on the Run & SoleMates

“Feel Good Friday” – Girls on the Run & SoleMates Ironically, the words escape me when I try to explain how big my heart is after reading about this week’s Hometown Happenings’ “Feel Good Friday” edition. There is no greater gift in this world than the gift of a future for the next...

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Community Healthcare System offers dozens of free classes, events to improve community health

Community Healthcare System offers dozens of free classes, events to improve community health In the Spring of 2019, Community Healthcare System (CHS) will be offering an extensive range of free classes, programs, and presentations at Community Hospital in Munster, St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart....

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UnitedHealthcare Presents Longest Stair Climb in the Country

UnitedHealthcare Presents Longest Stair Climb in the Country For those suffering from lung disease, every breath can be a challenge. Millions of Americans are affected by asthma, lung cancer, air pollution, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other lung diseases. UnitedHealthcare, the American...

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