Education

Join board-certified colorectal surgeon D. Owen Young, MD, to learn what colon cancer is, why it’s on the rise in younger adults, the importance of early detection and the most effective treatment options at Northwest Health’s next HealthyU...

Make your health your top priority and come visit us at the Portage YMCA! Our clinical staff with be available to check your blood pressure, perform glucose readings, and answer questions. Mark your calendar to come and see us!

Join board-certified cardiologist Jessica Williams, MD, to learn the importance of caring for your heart today, tomorrow and for decades to come at Northwest Health’s next HealthyU wellness seminar. The free event entitled Do Your Part, Care for...

2-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29 Community Stroke & Rehabilitation Center, 10215 Broadway, Crown Point Don’t miss this free opportunity to hear from top heart physicians. Community Healthcare System cardiologists Samer Abbas, MD, and Kais Yehyawi,...

9-11 a.m. Mondays, Feb. 5 and 12 Valparaiso Family YMCA, 1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso Learn about your risk for heart disease during a session with a Community Healthcare System wellness nurse.

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...