Education

For those wanting to gain knowledge of CPR but do not need to be certified, the American Heart Association program covers all of the basics of CPR and choking for infants, children and adults.  The next class is from 6 to 8 p.m., December 12, in...

This class is great for first-time grandparents.  It teaches child-care basics and how to use new equipment.  It helps with the realization that while mom/infant care standards have changed, the basics of love, support and joy remain the...

This new class helps parents build confidence around how to nurture baby’s development and ensure newborn’s safety. This free class includes topics like getting ready for baby, bathing, diapering, signs of illness, safety, and newborn behaviors....

Learn more about what your birthing experience will be like during a 30-minute tour of the labor, delivery, postpartum, and nursery areas at Porter Regional Hospital. Tours will be held the first two Saturdays of each month at 2 p.m., and the last...

Learn more about what your birthing experience will be like during a 30-minute tour of the labor, delivery, postpartum, and nursery areas at Porter Regional Hospital. Tours will be held the first two Saturdays of each month at 2 p.m., and the last...

Spend one full Saturday in this expedited version of the Childbirth Education class to learn all aspects of pregnancy and birth. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. November 2, in the Women & Children’s Pavilion classroom at Porter...

Expectant parents can feel prepared for the journey ahead by attending this comprehensive class to learn about pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum, and newborn care. Natural coping methods will be discussed, such as relaxation and breathing, as well...

This free class, coordinated by an internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, helps expectant and new parents learn skills for successful breastfeeding. The class is held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., November 7 and 19, in the Women &...

Join us at Lunch & Learn-Medicare Updates 2020 and get an overview of Medicare for 2020. This program will be on Nov 7 from 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Hartsfield Village, 10000 Columbia Ave., Munster, Ind. This program and lunch is FREE, but...

A dramatic upswing in vaping among teens and recent reports of severe and even fatal respiratory illnesses have shined a spotlight on the health risks of e-cigarettes. This timely issue will be the focus of a free seminar offered by Franciscan...