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The Dr. Mary Ludwig Free Clinic, 816 Mill St., provides basic dental and medical care to qualified patients who do not have insurance.
Free Clinic earns gold quality rating
The Montgomery County Free Clinic earned a gold rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Quality Standards Program for 2023. Gold rating is the highest quality of care … more
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Representatives from all three county school districts and the Youth Service Bureau attended a recent mental health first aid workshop hosted by Volunteers for Mental Health in Montgomery County.
Educators train for youth mental health first aid
Almost everyone knows what actions to take in the event of physical injury: apply first aid techniques. However, as youth are increasingly challenged by mental health issues, educational institutions … more
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Meals on Wheels serves Montgomery County's senior neighbors.
Meals on Wheels joins month-long celebration
Meals on Wheels Crawfordsville announced it will be participating in the 21st annual March for Meals — a month-long, nationwide celebration of Meal on Wheels and our senior neighbors who rely … more
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Register now for Dining with Diabetes
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 Extension … more
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Pictured is Rocky Hollow-Falls Canyon Nature Preserve at Turkey Run State Park.
Ring in the New Year with a First Day Hike 
Usher in 2023 with other outdoor lovers at one of the many First Day Hikes offered Jan. 1 at Indiana’s state parks, forests, and lakes. First Day Hikes are a healthy way to start 2023. They … more
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Crawfordsville Fire Department will begin providing ambulance services to all of Montgomery County beginning Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023.
New county-wide EMS agreement takes effect in 2023
The Montgomery County Commissioners have entered into an interlocal agreement with the City of Crawfordsville for the provision of countywide emergency medical service. Under the agreement which … more
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Coping With Loss
During the holidays, societal norms expect us to be sociable and cheerful. But it can be difficult for people dealing with the loss of a loved one. A normal shopping trip may turn blue when you hear … more
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Sandra J. Lofland-Brown and her son, Luther L. Lofland Jr., have co-authored the book "Linus Teaches Safety at School" to educate children about the rules for personal safety.
Lessons with Linus
Too often in today’s headlines we read about another case of child abuse in the United States. Local resident Sandy Lofland-Brown along with her son, Luther Lofland Jr., have co-authored a … more
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Lung cancer report has Indiana behind the curve
The American Lung Association has released its 2022 State of Lung Cancer report, which shows Indiana has some work to do. The leading cause of lung cancer is smoking, and the state ranks high in … more
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Lunch talk focuses on new women’s health situation
The League of Women Voters invites everyone to Lunch with the League in its new location in Fusion 54, third floor, at noon on Friday. Lunch with the League programs are for public information … more
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Montgomery County Free Clinic and Montgomery County Community Foundation representatives celebrate the awarding of a grant to create the first dedicated chief executive position for the clinic.
Johnson to lead Free Clinic
David W. Johnson has been chosen as the first dedicated chief executive for the Montgomery County Free Clinic. Johnson will work with the board of directors to oversee clinic operations, community … more
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Safely dispose of prescription drugs
The Montgomery County Harm Reduction Coalition will host the biannual Prescription Drug Takeback event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of the Montgomery County Courthouse. This … more
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Hospitals report losing $3B since start of 2021
Indiana hospitals are feeling the effects of rising costs and an unprecedented workforce crisis, according to a new survey from the Indiana Hospital Association. Indiana hospitals are feeling the … more
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Pictured, from left, are Tristan Kirby, MPH, director, Franciscan Health Community Education; Darren Forman, Project Swaddle community paramedic and Diane Wade, MPA, PHR, outreach & engagement coordinator, The Milk Bank.
Community Baby Shower draws crowd
Franciscan Health, in partnership with Montgomery County Health Department, hosted a community baby shower Sept. 10 at the Montgomery County 4-H Fairgrounds, that brought in 81 families. These … more
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The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute is encouraging parents and caregivers to take time during Child Passenger Safety Week (Sept. 18-24) to make sure their child is properly secure in an appropriate car or booster seat.
Proper car seat use and installation can make a life-saving difference
Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children across the U.S. According to national data, an average of two kids under 13 were killed every day in collisions in 2020. Of the total fatalities … more
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Nicholson receives health resource funds
The American Heart Association’s school-based youth program, Kids Heart Challenge, awarded $2,390 to Meredith Nicholson Elementary School in Crawfordsville for a Minds in Motion activity … more
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MCHD offers vaccine information
In need of a COVID-19 vaccination? The Montgomery County Health Department has you covered. The department offers the new Bivalent booster vaccine which covers the BA4 and BA5 variants of the … more
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Dr. Michael P. Scheidler, center, poses with members of his office staff, from left, Heather Heckman, Mirah Merschon, Alissa Nicoson and Melissa Stribling during an open house celebrating his 25 years in business at 109 E. Main St.
Seeing Silver
Dr. Michael P. Scheidler is seeing silver. The Crawfordsville optometrist recently celebrated his 25th anniversary providing eye care from his downtown practice at 109 E. Main St. and he has no … more
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Dusk to Dawn to host suicide prevention speaker
The state of our mental health has become a national emergency. Suicidal thoughts and mental health conditions can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. Suicide is often the result … more
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Northcutt to take helm of county health dept.
Longtime health department employee Adrianne Northcutt will take over as county health administrator on Sept. 8. The applicant review and interview team, made up of Montgomgery County Health Board … more
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