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Out of the wide repertoire of human emotions, only one has the power to stoke the fires of violence. What’s its name? It goes by “Anger,” and its offspring are called rage, revenge, … more
Prasert Vijitbenjaronk, MD, has joined Franciscan Physician Network Cardiology, 1710 Lafayette Road, Crawfordsville. A board-certified cardiologist, Vijitbenjaronk, is a graduate of … more
A financial agreement between the county health department and the city to fund a community paramedic received final approval Monday. Montgomery County Commissioners gave their support to a … more
STATEHOUSE   ­— Gov. Eric Holcomb recently signed State Rep. Sharon Negele’s (R-Attica) legislation increasing awareness of the cancer risks associated with dense breast tissue … more

When I was a child, a common summertime event was a trip to my mother’s parent’s farm. Getting her three boys and one girl — all under the age of 10 — ready for the 90-minute … more
Are you aware that our community has two permanent medication drop off locations? Medication drop off locations are important to our community. They are used for medication that is unneeded, unused … more
With the rise of new technologies, it is of no surprise that a new pervasive form of parenting is sedating children with screens. For example, if you walk into any grocery store, you will find young … more
As March unfolds, so does National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign that focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. This year, the campaign … more
In today’s column, you will meet Aimee, 26, Paul, 59, and Natalie, 19. All are suffering from the same nightmare: hidden in their pasts are buried secrets ­— secrets so terrible and … more

Get ready to view your world through the lens of psychological trauma. What’s it like to suffer from an undiagnosed trauma disorder? To answer that question, here are the words of a woman named … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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. … more

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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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, … more

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 … more
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