The importance of mammograms

a doctor chats with her breast cancer patient after she had a mammogram

One of the biggest benefits of getting your screening mammogram is early detection. Screening mammograms can detect breast cancer in its early stages, allowing your provider to start treatment before the disease spreads. Studies show that screening mammograms help to reduce the number of deaths from breast cancer among women between the ages of 40 […]

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How to reduce your child’s fever and when to seek medical attention

mom uses a thermometer to measure her child's fever

  When our children are healthy and feeling well, their bodies can regulate their temperature and keep it in a safe range. When something is wrong or they’re sick, their body’s temperature can rise. If your child’s fever seems too high, it is understandable if you start worrying. In this blog article, we’ll discuss the […]

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Drug addiction and how family medicine can help

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 […]

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How experts assess and successfully treat a wound that won’t heal

Wound care specialist bandages a wound that won't heal

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 […]

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MAT program – a deeper look into your options

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.

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