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Northwest Health Opens Registration for National Diabetes Prevention Program

Northwest Health Opens Registration for National Diabetes Prevention Program Northwest Health announced it is opening registration for its Diabetes Prevention Program. The program was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which has partnered with organizations like Northwest Health with the goal...

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Franciscan Health Crown Point offering minimally invasive heart valve replacement

Franciscan Health Crown Point offering minimally invasive heart valve replacement Crown Point woman says TAVR procedure gave her new life Franciscan Health Crown Point is now offering patients with aortic valve stenosis a minimally invasive valve replacement procedure that speeds recovery time. Transcatheter aortic valve...

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Porter County Launches New Find Help Website to Connect Residents with Essential Resources

Porter County Launches New Find Help Website to Connect Residents with Essential Resources The Porter County Health Department is excited to announce the launch of the Porter County Find Help website, a custom resource page for Porter County, now live at http://portercounty.findhelp.com. Since it began in 2010, Find Help has provided a...

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Franciscan Health Michigan City presenting faith-based diabetes initiative at local churches

Franciscan Health Michigan City presenting faith-based diabetes initiative at local churches Franciscan Health Michigan City is presenting the latest installment in its free, faith-based church diabetes initiative, Fan Out Diabetes. Franciscan Health Michigan City’s Fan Out Diabetes program is a faith-based diabetes initiative that pairs...

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Life after cancer: 4 tips to help navigate your new lifestyle

Life after cancer: 4 tips to help navigate your new lifestyle Discover how to care for your body after cancer treatment and prepare for some common challenges survivors face. Being cancer free is a monumental achievement. You have faced many challenges and emerged stronger. However, life after cancer can be...

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Franciscan Health, La Porte Fire Department bringing Project Swaddle to LaPorte County

Franciscan Health, La Porte Fire Department bringing Project Swaddle to LaPorte County Home visits available for qualified, high-risk prenatal, postpartum patients Franciscan Health Michigan City is partnering with the La Porte Fire Department to provide home visits to high-risk prenatal and postpartum patients under the care of...

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Support for Diabetes Patients Offered at Northwest Health in La Porte

Support for Diabetes Patients Offered at Northwest Health in La Porte Northwest Health – La Porte offers diabetes support and education programs to individuals throughout the region.  Diabetes Self-Management Class This four-week class is a comprehensive program helping empower individuals with diabetes to control...

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Franciscan Health Cardiology Olympia Fields hosting free smoking cessation meetings

Franciscan Health Cardiology Olympia Fields hosting free smoking cessation meetings Franciscan Health Cardiology Olympia Fields is hosting free weekly smoking cessation group meetings aimed at helping smokers kick the habit. The meetings help smokers learn proven strategies for success in quitting for good, develop a personal plan...

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