Health

Part of the Methodist Hospitals Diabetes Prevention Series Wednesday, April 10, 4-5pm Presented by Valerie Alger, RN It’s time to put your healthy plan into action. Healthy eating is determined by what we eat and the way we eat. Learn the tricks to...

The City of Valparaiso will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Valparaiso City Hall, 166 Lincolnway from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. To schedule your appointment, visit redcrossblood.org.  The City of...

All babies are born with a set of movements (reflexes) designed to help them interact with their caregivers and the world. As babies develop, these movements will help them learn to move and interact on purpose. During the class, parents will be...

Save the Date!  Join Us for the Porter County Health Department's Summer Kick-Off to Health & Wellness! Date: June 14, 2024 Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm (set up at 9:00am) Location: Central Park Plaza, Home of the Northwest Health Amphitheater...

Franciscan Health Crown Point and Michigan City are offering new monthly stroke support groups for stroke survivors, their families and caregivers. The Crown Point group meets at 1p.m. Central the first Wednesday of each month in the San Damiano...

Franciscan Health Crown Point and Michigan City are offering new monthly stroke support groups for stroke survivors, their families and caregivers. Beginning Tuesday, March 12, the Michigan City group will meet at 2 p.m. Central on the second Tuesday...

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...

Join us to learn more about how stress impacts not just your mental health, but your heart health as well. We’ll discuss exactly what stress is, why we experience stress, and how it impacts your heart. Learn how to identify stress as well as ways...

According to the CDC, if you have diabetes, you are twice as likely to have heart disease than someone who doesn’t have diabetes.Simple lifestyle changes can help you not just protect your heart, but also better manage your diabetes. NorthShore is...

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!