Education

While advances in treatment have improved outcomes for stroke patients, early recognition and prevention remain the most powerful tools in reducing the risk of long-term complications. The community is invited to join Northwest Medical Group neurologist …

What Every Woman (and Man) Should Know Early detection remains the most effective strategy in reducing breast cancer mortality. Mammograms are the best tool for finding breast cancer early — often before there are symptoms — which makes treatment more …

Franciscan Health Michigan City is presenting a free suicide prevention course in March aimed at saving lives. The entry-level question, persuade and refer, or QPR Suicide Prevention Course, is based on a curriculum developed by the QPR Institute. The …

With many celebrating Valentine’s Day with their loved ones recently, a lot of people have been in the mindset of a happy heart. This American Heart Month, Northwest Health is guiding people to not only have a happy heart but a healthy heart with events …

Franciscan Health is hosting a free joint pain seminar aimed at sharing information on local pain management and treatment options. Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Neel Jain, MD, an independent surgeon with Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute who chooses to practice …

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is presenting a variety of free suicide prevention courses in February and March, all aimed at saving lives. The entry-level question, persuade and refer, or QPR Suicide Prevention Course, is based on a curriculum developed by …

Heart health looks different for women – and the conversation is changing. Woman-to-Woman: A New Conversation about Heart Health invites women to come together for an engaging evening of dialogue, connection and expert insight focused on living a longer …

Northwest Health – Porter will mark American Heart Month by offering a series of lunch-n-learn seminars, providing convenient, midday opportunities for the community to learn more about important heart health topics.  Each of the free seminars will …

While weight-loss medications have gained attention in recent years while bariatric surgery continues to be a proven option for long-term health. Yet many patients don’t realize this life-saving surgery can work in tandem with GLP-1 medications.  …

Franciscan Health Crown Point is hosting a DONA International Birth Doula workshop over two weekends in February and March. Doulas are trained professionals who provide continuous physical, emotional and informational support to their clients before, during …