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Stress: Finding Your Balance

NorthShore Lake Station 2490 Central Ave, Lake Station, IN, United States

Join one of our Licensed Mental Health Counselors as we learn how to recognize stressors and the long-term effects that stress has on your mental and physical health. We will spend time discussing healthy ways to deal with stress and restore a healthy work-life balance. Identify and overcome negative thinking patterns for a healthier, happier you!

Healthy Eating As We Age

NorthShore Demotte Clinic 200 3rd Court SE, DeMotte, United States

Join as to discuss how eating the right foods helps us stay healthy and active as we age. Learn more about what a healthy meal should look like and how our dietary needs change as we get older, including what foods best help us get Vitamin B12, proteins, and fiber.

Diabetic Education Group: Physical Activity

NorthShore Lake Station 2490 Central Ave, Lake Station, IN, United States

With April here, beautiful weather is right around the corner so now is a great time to get active! Join us to learn more about diabetes and physical activity. We will go over different types of exercising, with encouraging ways for everyone to get moving, even for beginners! Review the benefits of movement, and how even walking and other low-impact routines can make a difference in your health and how you feel!

Diabetic Education Group: Physical Activity

NorthShore Lake Station 2490 Central Ave, Lake Station, IN, United States

With April here, beautiful weather is right around the corner so now is a great time to get active! Join us to learn more about diabetes and physical activity. We will go over different types of exercising, with encouraging ways for everyone to get moving, even for beginners! Review the benefits of movement, and how even walking and other low-impact routines can make a difference in your health and how you feel!

Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose Screening – Chat with NorthShore Clinician

Duneland YMCA 215 Roosevelt St, Chesterton, IN, United States

Are you making time for your health this new year? Make your health your top priority and come visit us at the Duneland YMCA! Our clinical staff with be available to check your blood pressure, perform glucose readings, and answer questions. Mark your calendar to come and see us!

Stress and Heart Health

Portage Township YMCA 3100 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN

With April being Stress Awareness Month, join us to learn more about how stress impacts not just your mental health, but your heart health as well. We’ll discuss exactly what stress is, why we experience stress, and how it impacts your heart. Learn how to identify stress as well as ways to fight stress. In addition to learning, we’ll have a fun, stress-relieving activity and heart-healthy refreshments!

Diabetic Education Group: Physical Activity

NorthShore Chesterton 801 Broadway, Chesterton, IN, United States

With April here, beautiful weather is right around the corner so now is a great time to get active! Join us to learn more about diabetes and physical activity. We will go over different types of exercises, with encouraging ways for everyone to get moving, even for beginners! Review the benefits of movement, and how even walking and other low-impact routines can make a difference in your health and how you feel!

Understanding Nutrition Labels

NorthShore Hammond 1828 165th Street, Hammond, IN, United States

Join us as we learn to understand the nutrition fact labels on food and beverage packages. Once you understand what nutrition labels tell you, you will be able to make healthy dietary choices!

Chill Out Day – Free Kona Ice

NorthShore Portage 6050 Sterling Creek Road, Portage, IN, United States

Join us for free Kona Ice on Chill Out Day Tuesday, April 18th (Tax Day!) at NorthShore Health Center Portage.

Chill Out Day – Free Kona Ice

NorthShore Lake Station 2490 Central Ave, Lake Station, IN, United States

Join us for free Kona Ice on Chill Out Day Tuesday, April 18th (Tax Day!) at NorthShore Health Center Lake Station.

Diabetic Diner: Stress and Emotional Eating

NorthShore Portage - Education Room 6050 Sterling Creek Road, Portage, IN, United States

After an overview of the basics of diabetes, join us as we discuss how stress impacts diabetes and how diabetes impacts stress, including how stress affects your A1C and blood sugar levels. You will gain a better understanding of what stress is, learn to recognize triggers, how to better cope, and how to tell the difference between emotional hunger and physical hunger. Enjoy a sampling of a diabetic-friendly recipe and leave with new skills that will help your physical and mental health!

Nutrition: A Guide for Parents

NorthShore Chesterton 801 Broadway, Chesterton, IN, United States

Getting our kids to eat healthy can seem like an uphill battle, but it is important for parents to help foster good eating habits, starting at a young age. Learning what your child needs, at every stage of growth, makes it easier to make the best food choices for your family. Join us as we discuss what foods to encourage and what nutrients your child needs from birth through their teen years. Come and learn ways to make healthy eating fun, even for the pickiest eaters!

Big Brother & Sister Workshop

NorthShore Portage - Education Room 6050 Sterling Creek Road, Portage, IN, United States

Do you have a 2 to 5-year-old that is about to be a big sister or brother? Join us for this fun workshop where your little ones will learn ways to prepare for a new baby and safe ways that they can help at home. There will be games, activities, and refreshments, and each big brother and sister will get a certificate! Please have them bring their favorite stuffed animal or doll to class. You won’t want to miss this fun!

Relieving Stress: Humor & Relaxation

Portage Township YMCA 3100 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN

Join us at the Portage Township YMCA as we recognize April as National Stress Awareness Month and National Humor Month. We will discuss how laughter helps not just with stress, but with overall physical and mental health! Learn how laughter is good for your health and how to combat stress in fun and unique ways. You’ll also learn some specific relaxation techniques that work to reduce stress and encourage smiles!  We can guarantee, that on top of learning, we will share a few laughs together too!

Diabetic Education Group: Physical Activity

NorthShore Hammond 1828 165th Street, Hammond, IN, United States

With April here, beautiful weather is right around the corner so now is a great time to get active! Join us to learn more about diabetes and physical activity. We will go over different types of exercising, with encouraging ways for everyone to get moving, even beginners! We will review the benefits of movement, and how even walking and other low-impact routines can make a difference in your health and how you feel!

Diabetic Education Group – Mental Health

NorthShore Lake Station 2490 Central Ave, Lake Station, IN, United States

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Join us to learn more about how diabetes can impact depression, anxiety, and stress, and how your mental health impacts your diabetes. Learn new ways to reduce stress and anxiety and new healthy coping skills to help manage your diabetes. We will discuss the mind-body connection and how focusing on staying positive can help your overall health! 

Diabetic Education Group – Mental Health

NorthShore Lake Station 2490 Central Ave, Lake Station, IN, United States

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Join us to learn more about how diabetes can impact depression, anxiety, and stress, and how your mental health impacts your diabetes. Learn new ways to reduce stress and anxiety and new healthy coping skills to help manage your diabetes. We will discuss the mind-body connection and how focusing on staying positive can help your overall health! 

Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose Screening – Chat with NorthShore Clinician

Duneland YMCA 215 Roosevelt St, Chesterton, IN, United States

Are you making time for your health this new year? Make your health your top priority and come visit us at the Duneland YMCA! Our clinical staff with be available to check your blood pressure, perform glucose readings, and answer questions. Mark your calendar to come and see us!

Improving & Maintaining Heart Health

Portage Township YMCA 3100 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN

Learn the importance of maintaining a healthy blood pressure, and how our blood pressure changes as we age. We will discuss how to recognize symptoms of heart disease, as well as prevention methods, such as good nutrition and staying active. With a focus on the DASH eating plan, you will feel better prepared to make heart-healthy choices!   

Diabetic Education Group – Mental Health

NorthShore Health Centers- Chesterton 801 Broadway, Chesterton, IN

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Join us to learn more about how diabetes can impact depression, anxiety, and stress, and how your mental health impacts your diabetes. Learn new ways to reduce stress and anxiety and new healthy coping skills to help manage your diabetes. We will discuss the mind-body connection and how focusing on staying positive can help your overall health!  !   

Eat Well to Feel Well

LaPorte Library

Did you know that the foods that we eat directly impacts our mood? Our diet directly affects how we feel and how we sleep. Join us to learn what vitamins our brains need most, as well as the best foods to promote overall mental wellness. You will learn the foods to avoid, the foods to seek out, and leave this workshop ready to be a mindful eater!  

Friends & Family CPR

NorthShore Portage - Education Room 6050 Sterling Creek Road, Portage, IN, United States

This educational CPR class provides you the opportunity to learn about Hands-Only CPR, choking in adults, Child CPR and AED, and Infant CPR and choking. This class is for educational purposes only with certifications not offered at this time. Space is limited, so RSVP at gschultz@northshorehealth.org. 

Diabetic Diner – Diabetes and your Eyes

NorthShore Portage - Education Room 6050 Sterling Creek Road, Portage, IN, United States

In support of Healthy Vision Month, join us for the May session of Diabetic Diner! Join us to learn about the connection between your eyes, diabetes, and the foods that you eat. We will discuss the best ways to prevent eye disease and the nutrients your body needs to keep your eyes healthy, even with diabetes. Every Diabetic Diner includes a sampling of a food or drink item and the recipe for you to try at home!

Nutrition: A Guide for Parents

NorthShore LaPorte

Getting our kids to eat healthy can seem like an uphill battle, but it is important for parents to help foster good eating habits, starting at a young age. Learning what your child needs, at every stage of growth, makes it easier to make the best food choices for your family. Join us as we discuss what foods to encourage and what nutrients your child needs from birth through their teen years. Come and learn ways to make healthy eating fun, even for the pickiest eaters!

Community Food Distribution

NorthShore Demotte Clinic 200 3rd Court SE, DeMotte, United States

Join us at our Demotte location for our food distribution event in Demotte. Line-up will begin at 9:30 am. Please remember to bring your own box or bags to take the food with you. Food will be handed out on a first-come, first-serve basis, while supplies last.

Eat Well to Feel Well

Portage Township YMCA 3100 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN

Did you know that the foods that we eat directly impacts our mood? Our diet directly affects how we feel and how we sleep. Join us to learn what vitamins our brains need most, as well as the best foods to promote overall mental wellness. You will learn the foods to avoid, the foods to seek out, and leave this workshop ready to be a mindful eater!  

Eating Healthy During Pregnancy

NorthShore Portage - Education Room 6050 Sterling Creek Road, Portage, IN, United States

Good nutrition is important for mom and baby! In this workshop, you will learn how to make the best choices, making sure that you and baby get the vitamins and nutrients that the both of you need. From learning about serving sizes and safe food choices to foods to avoid, let us help you feel better prepared to eat healthy during your pregnancy.  

Diabetic Education Group – Mental Health

NorthShore Hammond Community Room 1828 165th St, Hammond, IN

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Join us to learn more about how diabetes can impact depression, anxiety, and stress, and how your mental health impacts your diabetes. Learn new ways to reduce stress and anxiety and new healthy coping skills to help manage your diabetes. We will discuss the mind-body connection and how focusing on staying positive can help your overall health! 

Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose Screening – Chat with NorthShore Clinician

Portage Township YMCA 3100 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN

Are you making time for your health this new year? Make your health your top priority and come visit us at the Portage YMCA! Our clinical staff with be available to check your blood pressure, perform glucose readings, and answer questions. Mark your calendar to come and see us!

Diabetic Education Group – Managing Your Care Schedule

NorthShore Lake Station 2490 Central Ave, Lake Station, IN, United States

This month we are focusing on your diabetic care schedule. Managing diabetes can feel overwhelming at times. Every day you have to make choices and take actions to help stay on track. In addition to daily tasks, there are lab tests and visits with your healthcare team throughout the year. This session will help you streamline that process, get organized, and stay on top of your diabetes care!

Diabetic Education Group – Managing Your Care Schedule

NorthShore Lake Station 2490 Central Ave, Lake Station, IN, United States

This month we are focusing on your diabetic care schedule. Managing diabetes can feel overwhelming at times. Every day you have to make choices and take actions to help stay on track. In addition to daily tasks, there are lab tests and visits with your healthcare team throughout the year. This session will help you streamline that process, get organized, and stay on top of your diabetes care!

Staying Sharp

NorthShore Portage - Education Room 6050 Sterling Creek Road, Portage, IN, United States

In honor of Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month, we would love to spend some time with YOU learning about fun ways to improve your memory and “stay sharp”! After reviewing brain health basics, we will have some fun activities and brain games! Refreshments provided.

Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose Screening – Chat with NorthShore Clinician

Duneland YMCA 215 Roosevelt St, Chesterton, IN, United States

Are you making time for your health this new year? Make your health your top priority and come visit us at the Duneland YMCA! Our clinical staff with be available to check your blood pressure, perform glucose readings, and answer questions. Mark your calendar to come and see us!

Tips to Stay Safe for Older Adults

Portage Township YMCA 3100 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN

With a growing aging population, more and more older adults are living on their own. As we age, our needs can change, and that includes safety! We will discuss fall prevention, household hazards, medication safety, and more. If you are an older adult living on your own or care for an older person living alone, join us to learn more about ways to stay safe.

Diabetic Education Group – Managing Your Care Schedule

NorthShore Chesterton 801 Broadway, Chesterton, IN, United States

This month we are focusing on your diabetic care schedule. Managing diabetes can feel overwhelming at times. Every day you have to make choices and take actions to help stay on track. In addition to daily tasks, there are lab tests and visits with your health care team throughout the year. This session will help you streamline that process, get organized, and stay on top or your diabetes care!

Big Brother & Sister Workshop

NorthShore Portage - Education Room 6050 Sterling Creek Road, Portage, IN, United States

Do you have a 2 to 5-year-old that is about to be a big brother or sister? Join us for this fun workshop where your little ones will learn ways to prepare for a new baby and safe ways that they can help at home. There will be games, activities, and refreshments, and each big brother and sister will get a certificate! Please have them bring their favorite stuffed animal or doll to class. You won’t want to miss this fun!

Diabetic Diner – Let’s get outside!

NorthShore Portage - Education Room 6050 Sterling Creek Road, Portage, IN, United States

With summer in full swing, let’s get outside! This month we will discuss the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of being outdoors. Managing diabetes is not just about medications and doctors’ visits. Join us as we celebrate how the great outdoors cannot just help improve diabetes, but increase our overall health and wellness! As always, Diabetic Diner will provide a diabetic-friendly recipe and food sampling!

Staying Sharp!

Portage Township YMCA 3100 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN

In honor of Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month, we would love to spend some time with YOU learning about fun ways to improve your memory and “stay sharp”! After reviewing brain health basics, we will do some fun activities and brain games!

Diabetic Education Group – Managing Your Care Schedule

NorthShore Hammond Community Room 1828 165th St, Hammond, IN

This month we are focusing on your diabetic care schedule. Managing diabetes can feel overwhelming at times. Every day you have to make choices and take actions to help stay on track. In addition to daily tasks, there are lab tests and visits with your health care team throughout the year. This session will help you streamline that process, get organized, and stay on top or your diabetes care!

Eating Healthy During Pregnancy

NorthShore Hammond Community Room 1828 165th St, Hammond, IN

Good nutrition is important for mom and baby! In this workshop, you will learn how to make the best choices, making sure that you and baby get the vitamins and nutrients that both of you need. From learning about serving sizes and safe food choices to foods to avoid, let us help you feel better prepared to eat healthy during your pregnancy.