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
Resilient Self-care: Important for Both Community and Professionals
Burnout or emotional exhaustion can cause serious issues. Whether initiated by negative personal experience or unremitting stress at work, burnout, anxiety, depression, and other issues can result when...Read More
Improve Life with Chronic Care Management
by Donna Charles, Chronic Care Nurse Manager with Southern Indiana Community Health Care • Are you personally facing or know someone who is dealing with healthcare issues involving two or more chronic...Read More
Sleep Tips for the Woodstock Generation
By Dr. Curtis Thill • The online humor and amusing memes are merciless: people older than 55 wake up and provide a “damage report” from the aches or stiffness they encountered during the night....Read More
Spring Clean Your Health!
Blooming buds and flowers signal a new season. It’s a good time to build some new habits and spring clean your health. Even small changes can add up and make a difference, so consider these six tips. Take...Read More
Three Reasons Why Kidney Health Matters
By Curtis Thill, M.D. • Did you know that while you’re reading this, a pair of miracle organs in the middle of your back busy themselves with keeping your blood healthy and helping give you energy? Of...Read More