Education

In recognition of Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month, the Partners for Healthier Babies (PHB) Council is calling on all parents, grandparents, caregivers, and community members to make infant safe sleep a top priority. By following the American Academy of …

Franciscan Health Michigan City is hosting a free educational event aimed at helping patients and their families better understand atrial fibrillation (AFib). The event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 12 to 1 p.m. Central in the Maria …

Franciscan Health is hosting a free car seat safety event on Saturday, Sept. 27 for Indiana residents. The event — cohosted by the Trauma Services Department and the Prenatal Assistance Program — is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …