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IU Northwest offering free dental exams, cleanings, x-rays and more for children Annual 'Give Kids a Smile' event helps children who do not have dental insurance The annual Give Kids a Smile event, hosted by the Indiana University Northwest Dental...

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,...

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28 Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster Exercise physiologist Pamela Huenink will present the latest research on exercise for a strong heart and demonstrate fitness moves to improve cardiovascular health.

2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14 St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart Join us for a healthy cooking demonstration as Chef Ryan Smith and a registered dietitian prepare a California citrus salad with seared salmon.

10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 and Thursday, Feb. 15 St. Catherine Hospital, Professional Office Building Conference Room, 4320 Fir St., East Chicago Get moving during an exercise session and health presentation. Topics include heart health,...

8-10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 Hobart YMCA, 601 W. 40th Place, Hobart Feeling a little out of rhythm? Secure a free AFib screening with a Community Healthcare System wellness nurse.

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...