Porter Regional Hospital will be offering free Healthy Heart Diet classes. Better understand and read food labels, choose heart-healthy food and learn basic food preparation tips by attending one of Porter Regional Hospital’s Healthy Heart Diet classes in May. The free classes will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays, May 3 and 17

HAMMOND – The annual ‘Chair’ish the Children reception will be hosted at the Indiana Welcome Center on Thursday, April 28th. From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. visitors can view more than 70 child-sized chairs decorated to represent what it means to cherish our community’s children. The decorated chair exhibit is presented by Prevent Child Abuse

CROWN POINT – Exclusive 3D mammography screenings will be provided by the Breast Care Center at Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Crown Point from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 22. 3D mammography provides greater visibility for radiologists to see breast detail in ways previously not possible. Most insurance plans are accepted for the exams. The program also

Methodist Hospitals is offering Smoking Cessation Classes at the Merrillville Campuses.  Since not all smoking cessation techniques are effective for every smoker this program lets you develop the approach that works for you.  Develop skills in assertive communication, coping, self-monitoring, stress management, and weight management. Classes are based on the highly successful American Lung Association’s