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After an overview of the basics of diabetes, join us as we discuss how stress impacts diabetes and how diabetes impacts stress, including how stress affects your A1C and blood sugar levels. You will gain a better understanding of what stress is,...

Cardiac Rehab Can Heal and Maintain Your Heart Presented by: Rachel Navarro, Exercise Specialist Cardiac rehab is an important part of recovery after a heart attack. It can help prevent another, perhaps more serious, heart attack and can help you...

Join Dr. Kanbour for a far-reaching discussion about the latest treatments and management tools that are helping patients manage their high blood pressure and reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke. Space is Limited! Reserve your virtual seat...

Spine Pain Treatments to Restore Your Life Presented by Nicholas Wallace, MD There have been remarkable advances in treatments for degenerative diseases of the lumbar spine. Join Dr. Wallace for a free informative discussion about breakthrough...

To mark National Wear Red Day and raise awareness about heart disease in women, join us at the St. Catherine Professional Office Building to learn more about its risk factors at this annual event. Presentations and engaging activities will educate...

Don Spears, Chair of the Human Services program at Ivy Tech Community College, will facilitate an anxiety and depression support group at the Valparaiso Public Library Friday, October 21, 4:30-5:30pm. Meetings are free, open to the public, and...

To encourage women age 40 and older to get their annual screening mammogram, Northwest Health – La Porte is hosting a Mammogram Marathon from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at the hospital located at 1331 State St. in La Porte. During...

Franciscan Health is one of the few hospitals in Indiana to offer a new minimally invasive treatment for emphysema, a severe form of COPD. The Zephyr Valve is placed in the airwaysto block off the damaged areas of the lung. Air is no longer trapped,...

Come learn about a minimally invasive treatment option for symptoms of uterine fibroid disease such as cramping,heavy uterine bleeding, bloating, pelvic pressure and frequent urination. To register, please...

Franciscan Health is offering a virtual babysitting class. The class will teach the basics of babysitting including age appropriate play, guidance and safety. Topics include:• Basic childcare skills• Safety procedures• Starting a babysitting...