Health

Kankakee Valley REMC is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (CST). Do Good Things! Come to give blood June 10 through 30 for a $15 e-gift card! Make an appointment today at https://buff.ly/44JYKac.

Franciscan Health is hosting a free, live webinar aimed at increasing understanding of the mental side effects of chemotherapy treatment for cancer patients while teaching strategies for managing them. The Coping with Chemo Brain webinar will take...

Free Community Healthcare System seminars aim to sharpen golfers’ game Want to improve your golf swing? Community Healthcare System invites you to its  two upcoming “Body-Swing Connection” seminars.   Join Orthopedic Surgeon...

Do you have a nagging ache in your belly or groin that you think may be a hernia? Or, have you been diagnosed with a hernia and putting off treatment?   If so, don’t ignore it, nor continue to delay treatment, advises Northwest Medical Group...

Associated Pediatricians is SOOO excited to offer new course offerings geared toward older kids. Safe@Home course from the Safe Sitter program teaches your child how to handle scary situations that may arise when they are staying home alone such as a...

Associated Pediatricians is SO excited to offer this Safe Sitter course to our patients. This course, lead by our Nurse Practitioner Rhondalynn Sears, is a fun, interactive course geared to students in grades 6-8. This full day course includes a...

As you age, your idea of a healthy diet evolves, necessitating adjustments in portion sizes, fiber protein, and sodium intake. Discover how adopting a Mediterranean eating style can aid in preventing cardiovascular disease and promote overall health....

Part of the Methodist Hospitals Diabetes Prevention Series Thursday, June 13, 4-5pm Presented by Valerie Alger, RN It’s time to put your healthy plan into action. Learn how to determine the number of daily calories that are best for you, based...

Area residents can lace up their walking shoes for a healthy dose of information and exercise as Franciscan Health’s free Walk With A Doc program steps off in Michigan City on May 29. The free 5K walks will begin at City Hall at 100 E. Michigan...

The Hammond Animal Control will be hosting a free drive thru microchip / vaccine clinic for Hammond Resident Pet owners on May 11th from 1pm to 3pm at the Hammond Civic Center 5825 Sohl Ave, Hammond, IN 46320. This event is sponsored by The City of...