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They are the faces of hope, and together they walked on Saturday to help find a cure for breast cancer.Joining the survivors at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk were caregivers, family …
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Christina Franks/ Journal Review Photos
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10/30/16
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Franciscan Alliance continues to find ways to better serve the communities in which it is located. In Crawfordsville, it was announced early in 2016 that it would be investing approximately $15 …
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Christina Franks | cfranks@jrpress.com
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10/30/16
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WHITESTOWN, Ind. – Witham’s commitment to the health and welfare of our community has led to the sponsorship of Traders Point Christian Schools (TPCS). This is one of many initiatives being …
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For the Journal Review
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10/6/16
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On Sept. 28, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a new rule that guarantees patients and their families to nursing homes for abuse and negligence. The new rule bans pre-dispute …
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10/5/16
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More than 53 million people worldwide suffer from Parkinson’s disease, and this week’s Health Hero, Linda Himes, and a host of others are offering those affected locally to CLIMB to a higher …
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9/14/16
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Today’s column is about a fundamental force which drives each and every act we do: motivation. What is motivation? Let’s start with the following definition: A force which causes movement. …
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Dr. Richard Elghammer
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9/9/16
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St. Vincent is expanding its services and its locations and, as was announced Monday by the hospital, that will soon include Crawfordsville.Crawfordsville will be one of the locations for three new …
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Journal Review
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8/22/16
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Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health - Crawfordsville will have a community education luncheon series for 2016 and 2017.Upcoming dates and topics for the year include:• Sept. 1: “Caring for Your …
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For the Journal Review
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8/11/16
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How long can you go? How long can you go at a maximum physical output if your life depends on it? Law Enforcement officers, including this weeks Health Hero Tony Bowen, face this possibility with …
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John M. Bottorff
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8/10/16
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Can you dance, sing, read, walk … smile? Then your community needs you. Those interested in serving the community by volunteering can come meet local healthcare organizations from
2 p.m. to 4 …
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Journal Review
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7/13/16
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It has been nearly three months since I had a CT heart scan completed at our local hospital. I must admit, I never imagined that a simple phone call to the radiology department would end up making …
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Bob Cox
bcox@jrpress.com
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6/22/16
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Montgomery County Health DepartmentThe following retail health inspection reports were released by the local health department. All violations have been corrected.Dairy Queen, 1560 S. U.S. 231. …
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6/22/16
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The threat of the Zika virus affecting pregnancies has taken the world by storm. The following article contains the information we have on how Zika affects pregnancy and what prevention methods there …
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6/22/16
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Not every food recall hits mainstream media. Food recalls are issued by the Food and Drug Administration and sent to health departments nationwide within the affected area. Recalls cover all foods, …
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For the Journal Review
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6/22/16
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Rock climbing, mountain bike riding, boating, camping, hiking, water/snow skiing and speed skating as a youth were just a few of the activities this week’s Health Hero did as part of his youth that …
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John M. Bottorff
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6/22/16
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Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health – Crawfordsville will soon offer a new technology to its female patients, and it’s the first of its kind in the area.On Tuesday, the hospital unveiled new 3D …
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Christina Franks
cfranks@jrpress.com
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5/10/16
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Are you looking for a challenge? Why not walk or run a 5K? Better yet, why not do five 5Ks? That’s the idea behind the 5X5K program created by Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health – Crawfordsville. …
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For the Journal Review
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3/22/16
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Give-a-ways, healthy food, entertainment, information on living a healthy lifestyle and smiles were all a part of Tuesday’s 2016 Montgomery County Community Health Summit sponsored by the …
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Bob Cox
bcox@jrpress.com
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3/15/16
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Indiana has the second highest rate of forced sexual intercourse among high school girls in the nation, according to data released Monday.The 2016 Kids Count data released by the Indiana Youth …
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Christina Franks
cfranks@jrpress.com
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2/15/16
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According to the Montgomery County Health Department’s 2015 Community Health Assessment survey, 82 percent of participants believe heroin and meth use is a community problem, and 71 percent of …
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Christina Franks
cfranks@jrpress.com
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2/5/16
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