Education

A free class for parents of children 18-24 months old.This class will be presented by Kidworks, LLC's physical therapist Jessica Sharp, MPT Topics will include:• Gross Motor milestones 18-24 months• Imitation Skills• Obstacle Courses• Balance...

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...

Hip or knee pain keeping you from the activities you love? Take the first steps to recovery by attending, “Get Moving with Mako.” Join Jonathan Edgington, MD, and Michael Knesek, MD, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 at Powers Health...

Franciscan Health is hosting a free, live webinar aimed at increasing understanding of heart murmurs and what patients should do if they have one. The “Don’t Ignore That Heart Murmur” webinar is scheduled to take place at 6 p.m. Central/7 p.m....

Franciscan Health Michigan City is hosting a free baby shower for expectant families and new parents. The Way to Grow Baby Shower is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12 at Franciscan Health Michigan City, 3500...

Local seniors, retirees and caregivers are invited to explore local resources and opportunities at an upcoming expo, according to Assistant Director of the La Porte Park and Recreation Department Emily Archambault.  The La Porte Activity Center...

Part of the Methodist Hospitals Diabetes Prevention Series Thursday, October 17, 4pm Presented by Valerie Alger, RN Explore practical methods to enhance diabetic health through activity and exercise, focusing on refining your routine by...

Franciscan Health Crown Point is hosting a two-day trauma symposium aimed at helping better understand trauma in its various forms. “People rarely think of trauma care until they need it, but healthcare professionals know it is a vital part of the...

In this comprehensive class, we will be discussing the basics of potty training, including the ideal time to start the process and how to identify signs of readiness in your child. We will also provide a wealth of tips and tricks to help make the...

On Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Behavioral Health Department at Franciscan Health Dyer is hosting its first public Suicide Awareness Event in the employee parking lot of the hospital at 24 Joliet St. The event will take place rain or shine...