Nutrition & Exercise

Summer is prime grilling season, and it’s also a great time to enjoy meals that are full of flavor while supporting a healthy lifestyle. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or making a quick weeknight dinner, thoughtful ingredient choices can turn …

Franciscan Health is again teaming up with the Indy Hunger Network to support healthier lifestyles by expanding access to nutritious food and providing chronic disease management education through the free Produce Prescription Program. The free program …

How Stress, Sleep and Exercise Impact Your Heart When we think about heart health, we often focus on metrics like cholesterol, blood pressure, and BMI. While these numbers are important, the connection between the mind and heart also plays a crucial role in …

Franciscan Health is teaming up with Michigan City Elston YMCA to offer a free Cooking Matters class. Participants are invited to prepare and taste a new recipe. The class will highlight healthy food swaps, tips for budget-friendly grocery shopping, proper …

Franciscan Health Cancer Center Munster is hosting a free Mediterranean cuisine cooking class for cancer survivors and their caregivers. Attendees are invited to learn about Mediterranean cuisine with Franciscan Health Dietitian Elizabeth Remmers. As Remmers …

Franciscan Health is partnering with the Schererville Parks & Recreation Department to provide a free Summer Health Series. The weekly Friday morning programs will begin with a health education session presented by Franciscan, followed by a light group …

Initiative aims to help families connect over meals Franciscan Health is debuting The Family Dinner Project, focused on helping families connect, laugh and grow one meal at a time. The program provides easy recipes, fun conversation starters and simple …

Franciscan Health’s Fresh Start Markets across Northwest Indiana are hosting events in July to provide groceries to those experiencing food insecurity while offering summer safety education for the whole family. The Grill, Chill & Stay Safe events will …

Franciscan Health is partnering with Strack & Van Til Food Market to help consumers learn how to make the healthiest, most budget-friendly decisions at the grocery store. The Mindful Market Grocery Store Tour will take place at Strack & Van Til. The …

Registration is now open for the Franciscan Health Produce Prescription Program in Munster, which aims to assist with chronic disease management. Upon successful completion of the free, six-week program, participants will receive monthly fresh produce …