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Handwashing has always been touted as being one of the best ways to help prevent the spread of illness, but are you doing it properly? What about those around you? A little bit of soap and water touching your hands won’t be enough, and with potentially dangerous...

When we think about keeping our bodies healthy, the focus tends to be on the heart, lungs, and brain. Of course, these are all vital to life, so their priority is understandable, but it’s also important to take care of our other organs and bodily systems. The bladder,...

Diabetes can be a difficult condition to live with as it can influence almost any decision you make on a daily basis. Each person diagnosed with diabetes will experience it differently, whether it is type 1, type 2, or gestational, but the most important thing is...

GREENSBURG, IND. (October 17, 2019) – The National Association of Rural Health Clinics recently announced Suzanna “Suki” Wright has earned the prestigious Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional (CRHCP) credential. Ms. Wright serves as Executive Director, Quality...

A new ambulance is taking to the streets to serve the patients of Decatur County Memorial Hospital — with state-of-the-art innovations and features to offer the highest-quality care. “Having this new ambulance is really exciting and a big deal in the community,” said...

Sudden cardiac arrest, or SCA, is often confused with a heart attack, although the two are completely separate conditions. Unfortunately, SCA causes over 350,000 deaths each year, but with a better understanding of the warning signs and how to respond and prevent SCA,...

Breast cancer is the most common cancer found in women, and one in eight will be diagnosed within her lifetime. While research and updated diagnostics have helped improve the outcome for many, it is still the second leading cause of cancer death for women. However,...

The thyroid is an important part of the body’s regular function, so doing what you can to keep it healthy is essential. While there are some conditions that can’t be prevented, there are ways to help support your overall thyroid health. What is the Thyroid? The...