Monkeypox FAQs
What are the signs and symptoms of Monkeypox?
Click here for information from the CDC regarding signs and symptoms of monkeypox.
How does Monkeypox spread?
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How do I protect myself from Monkeypox?
Click here for information from the CDC regarding how to protect yourself from Monkeypox.
What do I do if I have Monkeypox?
Click here for information from the CDC regarding what to do if you have been diagnosed with Monkeypox.
Click here for information from the CDC regarding isolating at home.
How do I prevent spreading Monkeypox to others?
Click here for information from the CDC regarding how to prevent spreading Monkeypox.
Click here for information from the CDC regarding disinfecting your home and other non-healthcare settings.
Dr. LG Palanca joins Clark General Surgery
September 20, 2022
Clark Memorial Health announces that Dr. LG Palanca has joined Clark General Surgery. Dr. Palanca received his Doctor of Medicine degree and completed a post graduate medical internship from the University of San Tomas, Manila Philippines. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery. He has served communities in Indiana since...
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What is Food Insecurity & How Do We Overcome It?
September 13, 2022
Food insecurity is having a lack of regular access to healthy and nutritious food that is necessary for normal growth and development. In 2020, an estimated one in eight Americans were food insecure, equating to over 38 million Americans, including almost 12 million children. Due to the widespread economic crisis...
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Protect Yourself From Flu This Season
September 8, 2022
Shorter days and cooler temperatures are tell-tale signs that autumn has arrived. Unfortunately, another sign of the season is the beginning of increased flu activity. Flu season can last from autumn to as late as May – peaking between December and February. As we continue to fight the variants of...
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Suicide Prevention: Knowing the Signs & Getting Help
September 6, 2022
Suicide is a complex and alarming public health issue that causes pain to hundreds of thousands of people each year. Suicide continues to be one of the fastest-growing epidemics around the world and is a leading cause of death in the U.S. In fact, the U.S. suicide rate in 2020...
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Healthy Back-to-School Habits: Preparing for a Successful School Year
August 1, 2022
As summer break comes to an end, there’s a lot to accomplish in preparation for the new school year. The two most important things to do may seem fairly routine, but that doesn’t make them any less of a priority: schedule annual physicals for you and your family and get...
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Summertime Safety: How to Keep Cool and Healthy All Summer Long
July 6, 2022
School’s out and that means one thing: summer is officially here! As the days grow longer and brighter, many of us will be taking full advantage of summer, whether its enjoying backyard barbeques, lazy days by the pool or even the occasional fireworks display. No matter how you choose to...
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JUNE IS WOUND HEALING AWARENESS MONTH: HERE’S WHY SPECIALIZED WOUND CARE MATTERS
June 14, 2022
When the average person hears the term “wound care” they often think of cuts, scrapes, tourniquets, or bandages. But specialized wound care programs are much more; they play a vital role within the communities they serve. June is Wound Healing Awareness Month (WHAM), a time to recognize the challenges faced...
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June is Men's Health Month
June 1, 2022
It probably comes as no surprise that there are notable differences in the health of men compared to women. But when you take a closer look at the statistics outlining this health disparity, it can be quite alarming. For example, the average lifespan for men is about five years less...
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Clark Memorial Recognized for Efforts During Pandemic
May 17, 2022
Clark Memorial Health CEO, Martin Padgett, receives Distinguished Citizen Award
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Matter of the Mind: Why Your Mental Health Matters and How You Can Care for It
May 17, 2022
When you think about your health, what first comes to mind? For many – if not most – of us, it’s probably our physical health. Are we eating healthy? Are we exercising regularly? Are we feeling tired? Or ill? Do our joints ache? Have we scheduled our annual check-up? All these...
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