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Skip to content Press release, Franciscan Health: MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Franciscan Health Michigan City will host a free baby shower for expectant families and new parents. The Way to Grow Baby Shower will be held on Saturday, October 12th from 10am to 12pm in the Maria Theresa Conference Room at Franciscan Health Michigan City (3500 Franciscan Way). Information and education will be provided on car seat safety, prenatal care, safe sleep, breastfeeding support, childbirth class registration and local resources, as well as tours of the Family Birth Center, a breakfast buffet and giveaways. Attendees will also be entered for…

The report says soaring healthcare costs and lost productivity from the global obesity crisis far outweigh the costs of new weight-loss drugs, and calls for governments to prioritise prevention by promoting healthy eating and exercise.The report found that in the UK, Germany and the Netherlands, the annual cost of the diabetes drug Ozempic is lower than the extra medical care that obese people need, making there a clear economic case for these drugs. Research by ING Bank seen by the Guardian found that the cost of the weight-loss injectable Wegovy is higher, but still small compared with the overall economic…

Almog Meir was one of the lucky ones to be released from the hands of Hamas, only to learn his father, Yossi Meir, had died mere hours earlier.For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org “He passed away from grief before he could see his son return,” Abram Meir, Almog’s uncle, told The Media Line. For Almog, the trauma of losing his father is not his only source of despair. Almog recently visited the grave of his best friend, who was killed at the Nova music festival. “It’s a lot to process. We’re in close communication with his doctors,…

Interest in bidets has been on the rise in the past few years. Long a novelty in Europe, they’re now becoming a fixture in the U.S. as the pandemic has forced people to rethink their reliance on toilet paper. If you’ve been hesitant to switch from toilet paper to water-based cleaning, Amazon’s sale on Bio Bidet toilet seats and accessories might be enough motivation to upgrade.AmazonThis simple, affordable bidet features plumber-free installation — it connects to your water supply with a brass adapter and braided metal hose — and it’s our most popular bio bidet option, with over 22,000 five-star…

Women’s health is not just a women’s issue. It is a complex issue with far-reaching effects on families and communities. Yet, despite great medical advances, women still face unique challenges and barriers that require attention and action.Reproductive Health and RightsAt the core of women’s health are reproductive health issues. Access to comprehensive reproductive health, including family planning services, is essential to women’s overall health. Yet these services are often under threat and underfunded.Santa Clara County recognizes that access to and delivery of family planning and reproductive health care, including choice of provider, access to contraception and preventive care, and ensuring…

The fall edition of the popular Vintage Shop Hop™ will once again draw thousands of shoppers to northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin on Friday and Saturday, October 4th and 5th.The event is a self-guided road trip for vintage and antique enthusiasts from northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. The unique event will feature 350-400 locally owned vintage shops, antique malls, women’s boutiques, temporary and pop-up shops, home decor stores, high-end consignment shops and vintage barn sales from across the bi-state region, according to a news release.Participating stores include Sycamore, Woodstock, Oregon, Marengo, Crystal Lake, Cary, Harvard, Hampshire, Aurora, Batavia, Elburn, Geneva,…

September is the month that marks the beginning of many things: fall, of course, fashion month, football, and cuffling season, when single people start looking for someone to hang out with during the cold winter months. Personally, while I wholeheartedly support all things fall, fashion, and football, cuffling season is one of the fall festivities that I don’t participate in very often. However, ear cuffing season is a more approachable, commitment-free version of fashion that I can confidently recommend.Ear cuffs are a low-risk, high-impact accessory that’s taken the jewelry world by storm. Designed to go around the ear and mimic…

Vanessa Saba for ProPublica If you or someone you know may be considering suicide or be in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Early one morning in February 2023, before the sun rose over Phoenix, Ravi Coutinho went on a walk and, for a brief moment, thought about hurling his body in front of a moving bus. He had been feeling increasingly alone and depressed; anxious and unlovable; no longer sure if he was built for this world. Several hours later, Ravi swiped open his iPhone and dialed the toll-free number on the back…

“Ghost networks” refers to when health insurance plans list providers in their network that are not actually available. The problem is widespread in mental health care, according to a ProPublica report. Stone RF/PM Images/Getty Images Hide caption Toggle caption Stone RF/PM Images/Getty Images It’s hard to know if your health insurance plan is as good as advertised. You pay a premium every month to have access to a network of providers, but when you call the numbers in the provider directory, you’re sure to find providers who can’t or don’t want to see you. These errors are at the root…

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone to buy a snack only to end up grocery shopping, or gone to buy makeup remover only to end up buying three new beauty products.I’m also a big fan of Target’s clothes, shoes, and accessories, and while I try to keep most of my wardrobe thrifty, I still often turn to the department store when I want to buy a trendy pair of ballet flats but don’t want to spend $1,000 on designer shoes.I was inspired to return to Target this week after seeing a buzz on TikTok about the brand’s…