How exercise can speed healing after surgery

Exercise is an important part of everyone’s day-to-day life, but it can also play a critical role in preparing for and healing from surgery. If you are getting ready to undergo an orthopedic surgery or have just made it through the first few days of post-op from an orthopedic surgery, it’s time to start thinking […]

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LMH achieves designation as level II special care nursery

While many newborns go home from the hospital with parents in a day or two after entering the world, some babies need a higher level of care. When this need becomes the reality for new parents, staying close to home and close to their babies is the highest priority. Logansport Memorial Hospital is pleased to […]

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The signs of appendicitis everyone should know

woman on a couch holding her abdomen because she is experiencing pain and other signs of appendicitis

Knowing the warning signs of appendicitis might help you avoid experiencing even worse symptoms or needing to get emergency care for a burst appendix. Worried you might have appendicitis?CALL YOUR DOCTOR RIGHT AWAY OR GO TO THE NEAREST EMERGENCY ROOM Nausea, vomiting, appetite loss, bloating, fever, sudden pain around your belly button … sometimes, that […]

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Recovering from COVID-19

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, many people have – or know someone who has – experienced the virus. According to the CDC, older adults and people with underlying health conditions are at a higher risk for severe illness and long-term complications from COVID-19. Like the symptoms and illness, recovery from […]

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LMH eliminates screening at entrances; resumes normal visitation

As COVID-19 cases continue on a downward trend, thanks to vaccination efforts and the continued use of personal protective equipment (PPE), it is time to make changes once again to our Visitor Restrictions policy and our screening process at the entrances. The Indiana State Department of Health has recently issued new guidance for hospitals that […]

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