The side effects of poor sleep

You’ve probably heard that we spend about a third of our lives sleeping, but did you know that up to one fifth of adults experience insomnia?

Getting enough sleep is critical for maintaining good health, and sadly sleep problems are common among older adults. Learn more about how much sleep you need, what is normal, and when sleep problems should be cause for concern.

Does buying organic make a difference?

As interest in organic food has grown, so have your options at most grocery stores, and for a lot of us all of these additional options are sometimes a little overwhelming.

It used to be that you could only find organic options at health food stores, but not anymore. Now as you shop, you probably wonder if paying more for organic at the grocery store makes a difference.

3 tips for getting better sleep

Your need for sleep decreases until you turn 20-years-old, according to the National Sleep Foundation. That’s the age when it usually stabilizes.

Most adults find their 'sleeping sweet spot' is getting somewhere between seven and nine hours of sleep each night. And, if you regularly get about eight hours, that basically adds up to spending about a third of your life asleep.

That’s a lot of zzzzzzzzzzzzs.

Four tips to get your kids to eat healthy foods

If you want your kids to develop healthy eating habits, focus on the fun. Shape positive behaviors by teaching them about the importance of good health early on, and help keep them from developing bad habits with long-lasting effects. Here are some strategies to make it easier:

Five ways to prevent tired eyes caused by computer screens

Are you reading this blog post on a computer, tablet, or smartphone? In a world that is more and more lit by the soft glow of electric screens, there is some irony in telling you all about digital eye strain, but computer vision syndrome affects millions of people.

Winter running tips for staying warm and safe

It might be cold and snowy, but that doesn’t mean you have to hang up your running shoes. With a little bit of preparation, you can be a winter runner.

Even the most avid runners have second thoughts about going for a run in sub-freezing temperatures, but winter doesn’t have to be a time of setbacks or treadmill running. Follow our tips to make winter running fun and liberating.

Why is it so tough to stay healthy in the winter?

When air gets colder and the lake effect weather begins to roll across central Indiana, Hoosiers have a greater chance of getting sick. Mid-winter brings snow, the flu season, and a chorus of sniffles and sneezing. Everywhere you turn, people are under-the-weather, making it harder to keep your kids healthy.

Healthy eating for people on the go

Having trouble sticking to your New Year’s resolution to eating healthy? We’re here to help. Keeping a goal to eat healthier is made easier if you focus on these two goals: managing your plate and choosing better snacks.

Five tips for lowering cholesterol

If you have high cholesterol, you are at a higher risk of developing heart disease. Take steps to reduce that risk - lower your cholesterol and make healthy changes to your lifestyle. Your heart and your family will thank you for it.

You might still need cholesterol medicine - there are genetic factors that also impact your cholesterol levels - but following these tips might make it so you need a lower dose of that medicine and can reduce some of its side effects.

Logansport Memorial Hospital Foundation receives grant to support breast health services

The Logansport Memorial Hospital Foundation was once again recently awarded a grant from the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust to provide free digital screening mammograms to low-income, uninsured or under-insured Cass County women. 

The Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust (IBCAT) has been selling breast cancer license plates since they were first authorized for circulation in 2002, according to the website for the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust. It is now among the most widely purchased of special plates on Indiana’s roads. $25 of the purchase price of each plate goes directly to IBCAT, which then uses that money generated to distribute as grant funding to Indiana hospitals and health centers for providing low-income, medically underserved women with access to free screening and diagnostic services (http://www.breastcancerplate.org/programsgrants/grant-programs/). 

The Logansport Memorial Hospital Foundation also supports breast cancer awareness and the program for free mammograms by hosting the River Bluff Run each year in October. The funds generated from the run and walk event are added to supplement the IBCAT grant that the Foundation receives, allowing the Foundation to expand the number of screening mammograms provided.

Women interested in learning about whether or not they qualify for this program should call the Central Scheduling department at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Women may be referred from there to speak with one of our Financial Counselors, who can help determine whether or not you meet the specific guidelines to be a recipient of this program. Even if you don’t meet every guideline, Logansport Memorial Hospital and the Foundation may still be able to help give you access to the care you need. Please don’t hesitate to call and talk with us about the program.

Logansport Memorial Hospital and the Logansport Memorial Hospital Foundation are grateful to the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust for helping us serve women who need these important and potentially life-saving screening mammograms. We will continue pursuing and utilizing every opportunity to help you get connected with services we offer.



The Logansport Memorial Hospital Foundation fulfills its mission of “Gifting for Health” by raising awareness and providing support for initiatives that enhance community health and patient care at Logansport Memorial Hospital. For more information about the Foundation and how it may be able to work with you, please contact Vicki Byrd, Vice-President of Planning and Development at (574) 753-1414.

The mission of the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust, Inc. is to increase awareness and improve access to breast cancer screening and diagnosis throughout Indiana. For more information about the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust and the programs it funds, please visit www.breastcancerplate.org 
or call 1 (866) 724-2228.

4 simple tips for taking care of your heart

Heart care probably doesn’t make your regular to-do list. If it did, you would see improvement in many areas of your health. Making a healthy diet and regular exercise part of your to-do list is the best way to reduce your risk of heart disease and improve your overall health. Wondering how to get started? We have four simple ways to take care of your heart health.

Six tips for a healthy pregnancy

A healthy baby starts with a healthy pregnancy. Whether you are currently pregnant or planning to start your family soon, we have some simple tips to get mom - and baby - off to the healthiest start possible.

Four tips for faster surgery recovery

One of the most common concerns among people having surgery is what to expect during recovery. The length of recovery differs from patient to patient and from procedure to procedure, however there are things anyone can do to help make the surgery recovery process smoother. Follow these surgery recovery tips and you’ll improve your chances of a healthy, strong recovery.

Four tips to keep your joints healthy

Sitting, standing, walking, turning your head, shaking your hips, playing the piano... all of these movements are made possible thanks to our joints. Those hips, knees, ankles, shoulders etc. all work hard every day. It makes sense that over time those joints wear down a bit. The cushioning between joints thins and bones start to rub against each other. As we lose muscle mass, our bodies call on the joints to carry more of the work of moving.

Joint pain is common but it's not completely inevitable. There are things you can do to slow down the wear and tear on your joints. The orthopedics department at Logansport Memorial has four great tips to keep your joints healthy.