The day was hot, the day was humid, the day was ignited by summer sun, which turned treetops into blazing emerald canopies and jeweled the surface of the creek.
For me, a 10-year-old boy racing …
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7/20/24
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Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Lindsay Weaver and members of her staff visited Montgomery County Government Center on July 1 as part of her initiative in visiting all 92 counties in Indiana.
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7/17/24
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Today’s column is about a new generation of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder treatments. Before learning about OCD treatments, let’s briefly discuss basic facts about OCD:
1. OCD is …
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7/13/24
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In 1952, the world’s first antidepressant medication was discovered by the process called serendipity (an accidental finding of a “gift”). Patients diagnosed with tuberculosis and …
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7/6/24
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Parenting has never been, nor ever shall be, for the faint of heart. No, parenting is a gutsy and courageous task demanding that we, the parents, make hundreds and hundreds of decisions for our …
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6/29/24
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Last week was Father’s Day, and this column is about the importance and powerful impact fathers have on their daughter’s development. What about the father-son relationship? It seems to …
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6/22/24
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In today’s column, two new terms — double depression and dysthymia — will be introduced. The key to understanding both is to see how healthy positive thinking patterns can be …
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6/15/24
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Franciscan ExpressCare and WorkingWell have moved to a new location at 308 W. Market St., Crawfordsville.
The facility is now open and seeing patients from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday …
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6/11/24
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There are three basic types of clinical depression: Cognitive, somatic and affective. Cognitive depressions are based on thinking patterns — I call them “bent thoughts” — …
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6/8/24
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There are three basic types of clinical depression: Cognitive, somatic and affective. Cognitive depressions are based on thinking patterns — I call them “bent thoughts” — …
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6/8/24
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Franciscan Health is hosting a free, live webinar aimed at increasing understanding of the mental side effects of chemotherapy treatment for cancer patients while teaching strategies for managing …
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6/6/24
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Franciscan Health will be hosting a virtual diabetes prevention program online, starting in July.
The program will meet weekly to discuss lifestyle changes to prevent type 2 diabetes. The …
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6/6/24
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On April 27, the Drug Free Montgomery County Harm Reduction Committee hosted the biannual Prescription Drug Take Back Day event in the parking lot of the Montgomery County Courthouse.
On this …
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5/31/24
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Members of the Franciscan Health leadership team welcomed co-workers and community members Friday at the blessing and dedication ceremony for the new Franciscan Health Therapy Services Crawfordsville …
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5/29/24
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In a world that often emphasizes communal dining and family gatherings, navigating the world of solo cooking and dining can be challenging.
Join Quest for Balance Wellness Grief Education Series …
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5/21/24
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I’ve never served in the U.S. Armed Forces, but my life was surrounded and deeply touched by things military:
My father, a Captain in the U.S. Public Health Service, provided medical …
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5/18/24
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Franciscan ExpressCare and WorkingWell are in the process of moving to a new location in Crawfordsville.
The office at 1640 Crawfordsville Square Drive closed at 10 a.m. Wednesday for services …
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5/17/24
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LAFAYETTE — Board-certified nurse practitioner Amy Marchand and board-certified physician assistant Jasmine Miller have joined Franciscan Physician Network Neurosurgery & Pain …
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5/8/24
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It is 9:35 Friday morning, and I’m sitting in my pickup truck, parked in a rural high school parking lot. In 25 minutes, the future of my 17-year-old patient could be shattered.
Zack is in …
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5/4/24
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May is mental health awareness month. Drug Free Montgomery County wants to highlight this awareness month and how we as a community can help those who are struggling with mental health issues, …
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5/2/24
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