Author: Logansport Memorial Hospital

According to the Addiction Center, almost 21 million Americans have at least one addiction, yet only 10% of them receive treatment of any kind. About 20% to 30% of people who take prescription opioids misuse them and about 10% of people who misuse prescription opioids become addicted to them. At Logansport Memorial Hospital, our Family […]

We all deal with minor wounds like burns, blisters, or scrapes every now and then and they typically heal naturally. But sometimes, wounds don’t respond to at-home treatment, and you might encounter a wound that won’t heal on its own. Nearly seven million Americans suffer from these non-healing or chronic wounds. Living with a wound […]

The Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program is one way to help those with opioid addiction recover their lives. There are three equally important parts to this form of of treatment, including medication, counseling, and support from family and friends.

Protecting your feet is vital to living an active lifestyle. When participating in sports or other activities, choosing athletic shoes that are a good fit for the activity you’re doing is essential. Wearing improper footwear can cause discomfort or even injury. Athletic shoes are designed with specific activities in mind. This article discusses the different […]

Whether you’re a multi-sport athlete or a weekend warrior, injuries can happen to anyone — and often times, with no warning. For some injuries, like sprains and strains, you can recognize and acknowledge some warning signs that you have injured or are continuing to injure yourself, which can help you to limit your activity to […]