Education

Franciscan Health is offering prediabetic patients the opportunity to help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes with its year-long Diabetes Prevention Program. Franciscan Health’s 12-month virtual Diabetes Prevention Program follows guidelines...

Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States for more than 70 years. Throughout the decades, the medical community has seen these deaths decline through new technology, advanced treatment and education. Community Healthcare...

Columbine High School shooting survivor among keynote speakers Franciscan Health Crown Point is hosting a two-day trauma symposium aimed at helping attendees understand trauma in its various forms. “Understanding the connections between physical...

When Ebony Thomas first enrolled in college, she intended to leave with a nursing degree. “I wanted to go for nursing, but the program was full, so they suggested surgical tech as an alternative,” the Michigan City woman said. “I thought it was...

The risk of falls increases as we age. Slips, trips and tumbles can be more dangerous than they might seem and can cause a multitude of injuries, some of them life-threatening. Community Healthcare System’s physical and occupational therapists want...

Community Healthcare System’s new program at Fitness Pointe aims to pump up your mental strength. Community Hospital’s fitness center at 9950 Calumet Ave. will be hosting three presentations with medical and health experts on various topics as...

Cold and flu season can often include a spike in that other respiratory illness that may bring concern, RSV. But this year, there will be extra protection for people at high risk. In June, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) is a leading health concern in the United States, with an estimated 8.5 million people affected, according to the National Library of Medicine. Community Healthcare System is hosting the “A Look Beyond the Heart”...

Do you desire a sense of belonging — a community you can go to? It’s a part of being human. But this year, 1 in 3 adults age 50–80 (34%) reported feeling isolated from others in the past year. Community building can bring positive change. The...

Aviva Valparaiso hosted a lunch and learn session on Project Lifesaver on Thursday. Porter County Triad and the Porter County Sheriff’s Department also participated in the info session about the initiative. Project Lifesaver is to help first...