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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 …
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3/5/24
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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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2/7/24
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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 …
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3/5/24
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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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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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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, …
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3/16/24
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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 …
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Tina McGrady | tmcgrady@jrpress.com
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3/12/24
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David, a handsome six-year-old boy with curly brown hair, hazel eyes, and a stocky build, loved recess. He would climb to the top of the monkey bars …
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11/4/23
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If you’ve ever had laryngitis, you understand how frustrating it can be to communicate even the simplest of ideas to another person. Usually, physical inflammation is short lived and normal …
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4/14/24
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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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12/23/23
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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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Today’s column will present a new model of drug addiction. Three terms are presented first, to be followed by details of the new model.
All of us have experienced life events which were so …
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11/11/23
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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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Continuous Glucose Monitors have been gaining in popularity lately, but are they necessary for someone without diabetes? Let’s break it down.
Glucose serves as the primary energy source …
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10/28/23
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Residents living in and around the Crawfordsville can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by …
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3/26/24
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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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Prasert Vijitbenjaronk, MD, has joined Franciscan Physician Network Cardiology, 1710 Lafayette Road, Crawfordsville.
A board-certified cardiologist, Vijitbenjaronk, is a graduate of …
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3/15/24
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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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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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1/11/24
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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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