Education

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...

As your body ages, bone density can decrease, leading to falls and breaks. Join us for a conversation on exercises, foods, and vitamins that can help improve or prevent osteoporosis, and osteopenia. A free bone density screening will be offered for...

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...

Gross Motor Development class for ages birth to 6 months presented by Kidworks physical therapist Lisa Corsica. With all the information out there, it can be hard to decipher the good stuff from the not-so-good stuff. In this session, we will discuss...

Associated Pediatricians is offering another free breastfeeding basics class led by our lactation consultant Sarah Fogarty, IBCLC, RN. The class is designed for expectant mothers and/or couples interested in learning more about breastfeeding basics....

Eating healthy is easier when you know how to get through the grocery store efficiently. Learn from a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist from Community Healthcare System about making wise food choices, reading labels, and being...

To learn more about the signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer and why early detection is key in its treatment during National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, join board-certified gastroenterologist Anish Chopra, MD, as he leads Northwest...

Join Community Healthcare System physicians as they discuss the connection between these two potentially life-threatening conditions and what you can do to protect yourself. “Don’t Miss a Beat: Understanding A-Fib and Stroke,” which runs from 1...

Franciscan Health is offering prediabetic patients the opportunity to help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes with its year-long Diabetes Prevention Program. Franciscan Health’s 12-month virtual Diabetes Prevention Program follows guidelines...