Treatment options for rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Often Affects the Joints in Your Hands

Before getting a formal diagnosis, some people living with rheumatoid arthritis second guess their achiness, swelling, and fatigue, believing the symptoms are all in their head. Others may try and ignore the shooting pain caused by the often-debilitating disease for as long as they can, not wanting to be identified as someone who is sick […]

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LMH announces phishing incident

Logansport Memorial Hospital was the victim of a hacking incident that may have resulted in unauthorized access to certain information about the Hospital’s patients. On February 22, 2019, the Hospital became aware that an employee email account had been compromised through what is known as a phishing attack, where a malicious actor sought to obtain […]

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What are the different stages of breast cancer?

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

Although every person is different, getting a breast cancer diagnosis is never easy for anyone and navigating the next steps is often an overwhelming process. Before surgery can be scheduled (if it’s necessary) and before treatment can begin, your provider and care team will use tests and exams to determine which of the five stages […]

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What you can do to prevent falls

Prevent your next stumble by getting a better understanding of the risks that contribute to falling

Falls are the leading cause of injury—and accidental death—in adults age 65 and older. The good news is that, in most cases, falls are preventable. By understanding and avoiding the risks that contribute to falling, while also working on strengthening exercises with an occupational therapist, you can take the necessary steps to prevent injuring yourself […]

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