By Curtis Thill, M.D. The two words “breast cancer” can unfortunately strike fear into the hearts of some women. It is true that breast cancer is the most common cancer found in women, but it’s also...Read More
Four important life facts to consider when you’re over 65
By Curtis Thill, MD Aging can make us wiser and happier, which is good, because one of the fastest growing groups in our service region is people over the age of 65. While your retirement years and growing...Read More
Breastfeeding and Young Mothers – the Gold Standard
The facts are in: breastfeeding your baby provides the best source of nutrition for most infants. Plus, if you breastfeed your infant, you can reduce numerous healthcare risks for both you and your baby. Besides...Read More
Three Tips to Promote Summer Health
By Curtis Thill, M.D. As Hoosiers reach midsummer, we see a number of common health issues in our clinics in Crawford and other counties. Read here how you can positively deal with these and enjoy your...Read More
Six Steps for a Safe and Healthy Pregnancy
By Melissa Ray, FNP Pregnant or thinking about it? This is a time of excitement, anticipation – and big changes. Here are six steps to promote health and reduce risks during your pregnancy. Get prenatal...Read More
Innovative Hope For Those Facing Substance Use Issues
Despite fading from mainstream news, the opioid and related substance use crises are still with us. In fact, according to Brittany Stout, a Family Nurse Practitioner, the opiate crisis has reached new...Read More
Over-the-Counter Pain Meds – Know the Difference
By Jaclynn Thacker, MSN, RN FNP-C • It’s time for enjoying outdoor activities – and with increased activity comes the possibility of sprains and pain from overdoing it a bit. And speaking of...Read More
Why Your Family History Is Important to Your Health
Why Your Family History Is Important to Your Health By Dr. Curtis Thill • You’ve likely already experienced it – when you visit a physician or medical provider for the first time, the medical staff...Read More
How’s Your Mental Health?
by Teresa Faulkner, LCSW • May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Why should this be important to you? Mental health has been a touchy subject for some, too often leaving people to suffer in silence....Read More
Three Ways to Reduce Stress this Spring
By Curtis Thill, MD • After 30 years of practicing medicine in the region, there’s one trend I commonly see: many pains and symptoms some of my patients experience probably are (at least in part)...Read More