Falls are one of the leading health risks as people age, with more than one in four people age 65 and older losing balance and falling each year, according to the National Institute on Aging. The risk of falling increases with age, yet many falls can be …
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Franciscan Health will be hosting a virtual diabetes prevention program online starting Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 p.m. Central. Franciscan Health’s Diabetes Prevention Program follows guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and …
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Franciscan Health is hosting a free car seat safety event on Friday, Sept. 19 for Indiana residents. The event — cohosted by the Trauma Services Department and the Prenatal Assistance Program — is scheduled to take place from 3-6 p.m. in the St …
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Pain in the neck is not just a figure of speech. Neck and back pain are common afflictions that can disrupt quality of life. Join Powers Health from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, as spine …
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Can your social connections help you live a longer and healthier life? Yes, according to new research. You probably know that social engagement is one of the secrets to aging well and keeping up your cognitive health. New research shows that staying …
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Powers Health will host Stop the Stumble, a screening program in which physical and occupational therapists will assess balance, gait and strength to determine if someone is at a high risk for falls. According to the Centers for Disease Control and …
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Today’s surgical advances are helping patients heal better, feel better and get back to life sooner. The community is invited to hear more about how surgery has changed – and continues to change – in a friendly, easy-to-understand talk with Northwest …
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Education, Family Birth Center tours and giveaways featured Franciscan Health Dyer is hosting a free baby expo for expectant families and new parents. The Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Baby Expo is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday …
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On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, South Suburban College (SSC) will host a milestone day for healthcare education and workforce development in the region. Immediately following the groundbreaking of SSC’s new Allied Health & Nursing Center, the college …
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Organizer reflects on her own suicide attempt in hopes of helping others know assistance is available Hangie Hawkins was 19 when she took an overdose of prescription medications, hoping she wouldn’t wake up. She was living in Chicago’s Northwest suburbs …
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