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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...

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...

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...

Patrick Ohaver, an experienced athletic trainer and Coordinator of Methodist Hospitals Sports Medicine Program, has been recognized by the Secondary School Committee of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). Ohaver was recently named...

Franciscan Health has received funds to support healthcare-related programs for non-profit, health and human service organizations in at-risk communities, which will be allocated through Franciscan’s Social Impact Partnership Program (SIPP). SIPP...

The Franciscan Health Foundation of Northern Indiana is thanking CAPTRUST for its recent donations totaling $4,166 in support of the Franciscan Health Michigan City Prenatal Assistance Program for vulnerable mothers with children under the age of...

A Munster pastor will mark World Voice Day today with the ability to speak clearly for the first time in several years.  Frustrated by his voice cutting in and out, the Rev. Jim Hollendoner, lead pastor at Munster Church, turned to Inna Husain,...

The City of Valparaiso will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Valparaiso City Hall, 166 Lincolnway from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. To schedule your appointment, visit redcrossblood.org.  The City of...

Franciscan Health Crown Point and Michigan City are offering new monthly stroke support groups for stroke survivors, their families and caregivers. Beginning Tuesday, March 12, the Michigan City group will meet at 2 p.m. Central on the second Tuesday...

Community Healthcare System is invested in the health and well-being of the communities it serves. Out of that commitment, its Occupational Health Program was born. Through this program, employers have access to a variety of services to support...