At Life Care Centers of America, we have the privilege of seeing hundreds of patients regain their strength and independence through our short-term therapy services every year. And that shouldn't come as a surprise, considering the many talented...
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Series of classes focuses on factors that contribute to healthy families Franciscan Health Michigan City’s free FIT-Together program, a family-centered approach to health and wellness, is back and open for registration. The unique, 10-week fitness...
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For Chris and Stacy Disney, dropping more than 330 pounds was more about what they gained than what they lost. The couple light up when they talk about their journey together through Community Healthcare System’s Healthy 4 Life program. “I still...
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After more than 30 years of working under her belt, Sherry Bruster was ready for the next stage of life – retirement. But amid her excitement, that major life change came with some uncertainty and worry. “When I retired, I didn’t know what I...
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Franciscan Health hosted its second Walk with a Doc in Michigan City on Wednesday. It is the second walk of their 10-week Walk with a Doc program. The 5-kilometer walk started at the city hall and continued through Washington Park. “People...
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More than 37.3 million people, or 11.3% of the population, are living with diabetes, making it an epidemic in the United States. In Nevada alone, 11.5% of the population is diagnosed with diabetes. Recognizing this pressing health...
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“We are fighting back against the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and it gives us hope,” said Lyn Batzer, a Rock Steady Boxing program participant at Northwest Health – La Porte. Rock Steady Boxing is a program designed for people with...
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Looking back, most adults would say they were not big fans of the lunches they received at school. So how did one DC nonprofit receive a 96% student satisfaction rating for its farm-to-school meals? “If they don’t like it, they’ll tell you,”...
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It’s never too early to get kids thinking about the positive impact of healthy eating and regular exercise. But oftentimes, the biggest challenge is access. To help remove barriers to access, UnitedHealthcare recently announced $2.5 million in...
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Valparaiso, IN – Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of more than 650,000 people each year. Here are some other facts everyone should know about heart disease: In the U.S., one person dies every...
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