Child well-being for Hoosier kids improved in the latest data release, though health metrics continue to drag the state's overall rank down.
Hoosier children are doing a bit better than they …
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Whitney Downard | Indiana Capital Chronicle
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2/21/24
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Robb Owen has a story to tell, and the right people are starting to listen.
The 59-year-old Crawfordsville resident was diagnosed Oct. 5, 2023, with stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma. The disease …
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Bob Cox | Journal Review
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2/15/24
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American Heart Month is an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about heart health and cardiovascular diseases. It serves as a reminder to prioritize heart-healthy lifestyles, learn about …
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Journal Review
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2/7/24
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Lonnie Jones, a retired captain with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, hopes his recent health journey resonates with community members, especially those with a history of heart disease.
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2/7/24
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February celebrates the 15-year anniversary of the Franciscan Health Marie Canine Cancer Center in Crawfordsville. The facility has offered expert care and promoted physical, mental and spiritual …
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Journal Review
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2/3/24
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Today’s column begins by asking you to do a mental experiment. You have just been granted one wish — No, you can’t use it to ask for 1,000 more wishes — what would you wish …
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2/3/24
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Do you have type 2 diabetes? Would you like to learn more about your disease and how to live well reducing your health risks? If so, Purdue Extension has a great program for you.
Purdue …
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Journal Review
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2/1/24
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LEBANON — Community members are being south to serve as compassionate companions on the None One Dies Alone team at Witham Health Services, Lebanon.
No One Dies Alone is a national …
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Journal Review
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1/27/24
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Whether I like it or not, I’m in the happiness business.
Meet Mrs. B: “Dr. Elghammer, my daughter is sad and depressed. Her boyfriend got angry and hit her. Her black eye has healed, …
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1/27/24
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Mayor Todd Barton announced that the Crawfordsville Mobile Integrated Health program will now be its own city department.
MIH first launched in 2017 as the Mobile Integrated Health Community …
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Journal Review
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1/24/24
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Do you have type 2 diabetes? Would you like to learn more about your disease and how to live well reducing your health risks? If so, Purdue Extension has a great program for you!
Purdue …
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1/20/24
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Each year, the World Health Organization conducts research to identify which illnesses, diseases or disorders are causing the most deaths, disabilities and lost time from work (www.who.int/whr). As …
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1/20/24
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LAFAYETTE – Jerry Silver had tried to quit smoking more times than he could count over the last four decades. Unfortunately, none of those attempts were ever successful, that is until he …
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For the Journal Review
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1/11/24
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This column is my attempt to stop you from making New Year’s Resolutions for the upcoming 2024 year. I might as well tell you right from the start the really bad news — there is a new …
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1/6/24
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In the first part of this series I introduced two young children, Sam and Zoey Tucker, who were caught in the vortex of hostile forces caused by the divorce of their parents. In part two, I gave …
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12/30/23
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Usher in 2024 with other outdoor lovers at one of the many First Day Hikes offered Jan. 1 at Indiana’s state parks and lakes.
First Day Hikes are a healthy way to start the new year. They …
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Journal Review
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12/29/23
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Caring for a loved one as they approach the end of life is not the same as caring for someone we expect to get better. Caregivers experience a wide array of emotions — sadness, worry, fear, …
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Journal Review
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12/23/23
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As the new year unfolds, the familiar chorus of cleanse and detox diets rings loud. These regimens advocate fasting, adhering to a strict diet of fruits and vegetables, and consuming peculiar …
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12/23/23
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With increasing activity of respiratory viruses such as flu, COVID-19 and RSV, Franciscan Health hospitals in Lafayette, Crawfordsville and Rensselaer are implementing new visitation restrictions.
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12/23/23
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The first part of this series described how Mr. and Mrs. Tucker’s bitter divorce had created a family war and how this war had caused their two young children, Sam, 9, and Zoey, 6, to suffer.
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12/23/23
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