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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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Support group plans book discussion
Dusk to Dawn Bereavement Services announces a new grief support group/book group to begin meeting at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at Christ Lutheran Church, 300 W. South Blvd. Meeting once per month through … more
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Big 4 Trail opens, connects Boone and Clinton counties
The Indiana DNR, Next Level Trails and the Town of Colfax opened the recently completed Big 4 Trail extension in Clinton and Boone counties on Aug. 6. The trail dedication was held as part of the … more
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Well Being Report
Children in Indiana are facing unprecedented levels of anxiety and depression, according to the 2022 Kids Count Data Book, released this week by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The report found … more
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Project Swaddle Paramedic Darren Forman conducts a routine in-home visit with a local mother and baby during the 16 weeks after birth. Forman checks for overall baby and mother health and refers participants to the proper services when needed.
Improving Outcomes
Crawfordsville Fire Department’s Division of Community Paramedicine announced last week it has received a grant totaling $444,390 from the Indiana Department of Health to expand access to … more
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Crawfordsville’s MIH team presents at conference
The Crawfordsville Fire Department’s Mobile Integrated Health team and Mayor Todd Barton presented at the 24th Rural Health Conference and Annual Membership Meeting on Tuesday at French … more
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Ella Stultz, right, presents a $1,000 donation check to Franciscan Health Marie Canine Cancer Center Crawfordsville in honor of her close friend, Patty Lough, left.
Paying It Forward
When Patty Lough, 62, was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2021, she and her husband, Brian Lough, knew it would be a long journey. However, she had the support of not only her family but … more
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Health officials: Protect against tick bites
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana health officials are urging Hoosiers to protect themselves from tick bites during and after spending time outdoors as warmer weather increases tick activity. “We … more
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Basics for mental health aid to be shared
From the smallest boo-boo to something more serious, you probably would know the basic first aid to offer someone in need. But would the same answer be true if you encountered a family member, … more
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The Board of Health was the first county department to utilize the new Montgomery County Government Center for public meetings Tuesday. Members include Board President Nancy Sennett, clockwise, from left, Dr. Mary Glass, Dr. Scott Douglas, Administrator Amber Reed, Jamie Barton, Carolyn Snyder and Dr. Sharon Keedy.
Health board reports steady decrease in COVID numbers
Spring is here, and with the change in seasons comes a change in the status quo inflicted by a pandemic which rocked the nation for more than two years. However, residents must always keep in mind … more
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Klossner: Car seat education can save lives
A startling statistic was made clear Monday by Women’s Resource Center Site Coordinator Amy Klossner: Upwards of 85% of children’s car seats are not properly installed. Klossner and … more
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A sign directs vehicles to the drive-thru coronavirus testing site that opened Tuesday at the former Horner Automotive Superstore on North Green Street. The site tested about 10 people an hour who scheduled an appointment on the state’s coronavirus website at www.coronavirus.in.gov. The site is booked up today. The Community Paramedicine Program and Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency assisted the Montgomery County Health Department with the testing.
Testing Site Opens [Photo gallery]
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