Health

2-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29 Community Stroke & Rehabilitation Center, 10215 Broadway, Crown Point Don’t miss this free opportunity to hear from top heart physicians. Community Healthcare System cardiologists Samer Abbas, MD, and Kais Yehyawi,...

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28 Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster Exercise physiologist Pamela Huenink will present the latest research on exercise for a strong heart and demonstrate fitness moves to improve cardiovascular health.

2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14 St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart Join us for a healthy cooking demonstration as Chef Ryan Smith and a registered dietitian prepare a California citrus salad with seared salmon.

10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 and Thursday, Feb. 15 St. Catherine Hospital, Professional Office Building Conference Room, 4320 Fir St., East Chicago Get moving during an exercise session and health presentation. Topics include heart health,...

8-10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 Hobart YMCA, 601 W. 40th Place, Hobart Feeling a little out of rhythm? Secure a free AFib screening with a Community Healthcare System wellness nurse.

9-11 a.m. Mondays, Feb. 5 and 12 Valparaiso Family YMCA, 1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso Learn about your risk for heart disease during a session with a Community Healthcare System wellness nurse.

Friday, Feb. 2 (National Wear Red Day) St. Catherine Hospital, Professional Office Building Conference Room, 4320 Fir St., East Chicago11 am-2 p.m.: Health and Vendor Fair12:30 p.m.: “Get a Grip: Exploring the Grip Strength and Cardiovascular...

To commemorate American Heart Month, Northwest Health will host “Stories from the Heart,” a special event showcasing the many ways heart disease, the number one cause of death in men and women in the United States, connects us...

The heart of the matter is: heart disease is scary. It’s the leading cause of death in the United States, and a major cause of disability.  But the good news is heart disease is largely preventable; so the more you understand about heart...

Lifestyle and unhealthy choices can impact your immune system more than you may know, making it easier to get sick. To learn how to build a robust immune system, join family medicine physician Chike Okolocha, DO, as he leads Northwest Health’s next...