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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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Journal Review
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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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In contemporary American society, a silent epidemic looms large, affecting individuals across all walks of life. Loneliness, characterized by feelings of isolation and disconnection from others, has …
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4/27/24
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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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In this column, you will read about the lives of three people who have obsessive-compulsive disorder. As you learn about their struggles, ask yourself these questions: Why do people hide their OCD? …
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4/13/24
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Introduction: Today’s column is about childhood obesity. Here is a quiz to get your mind revved up.
1. Childhood obesity is neither an epidemic nor a health crisis. …
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4/6/24
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In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in raw milk, fueled by claims of its superior nutritional value and health benefits. Proponents of raw milk argue that it is a natural …
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4/4/24
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Have you heard of NARCAN/Naloxone? NARCAN is a brand name of naloxone as there are other formulations of naloxone. Naloxone is a medication, referred to as an opioid antagonist, that can reverse the …
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4/3/24
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Keep your nose to the grindstone, your shoulder to the wheel and your eyes on the ball. Above all, don’t blink, for if you do, the world could vanish. Everyday, the world as we know it is being …
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3/30/24
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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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Journal Review
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3/26/24
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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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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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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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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 …
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3/10/24
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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 …
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3/9/24
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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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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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