Health News
National Nutrition Month: Five Tips to Help You Fuel for the Future
March 7, 2023
March is National Nutrition Month®, an annual campaign driven by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that focuses on the importance of making informed food choices, developing sound eating habits and maintaining regular physical activity. This year’s theme is “Fuel for the Future” – a great reminder that the food...
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National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Is It Your Time for a Colonoscopy?
March 1, 2023
The 80s and 90s were a legendary time for cinema, with the release of some of the most well-known movies to date, including Thelma & Louise, Forrest Gump, Clueless, Space Jam, Titanic and the list goes on. But if these renowned pieces of pop culture were introduced to the big...
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Courtney Samuels, NP joins Clark Primary Care - Clarksville
February 24, 2023
Clark Memorial Health announces that Courtney Samuels, NP has joined Clark Primary Care in Clarksville. She received a Master of Science in Nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University and received her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University. While attending Indiana University, she was a Norton Healthcare scholar and a member of the Student...
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National Heart Month: Four Easy Ways to Show Your Heart Some Love
February 7, 2023
We often associate the month of February with hearts because of Valentine’s Day. However, there is another reason we should think of hearts in February – it’s American Heart Month, a designated time to advocate for cardiovascular health and raise awareness about heart disease. According to the Centers for Disease...
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Clark Goes Red in celebration of Heart Month
February 1, 2023
It’s American Heart Month, a designated time to advocate for cardiovascular health and raise awareness about heart disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one person dies every 34 seconds from heart disease, making this disease the leading cause of death for both men and women...
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New Year, New You: Four Tips for a Healthy Start to 2023
January 3, 2023
The beginning of a new year symbolizes a fresh start and, for many of us, it provides a renewed focus on our overall health and wellbeing. That’s why so many of us set New Year’s resolutions intended to improve our wellness. Turning the page on the calendar gives us a...
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Clark Memorial Health Recognized for Excellence in Infant and Maternal Health
December 16, 2022
Clark Memorial Health was recognized by the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA), in partnership with Governor Eric J. Holcomb and State Health Commissioner Kris Box, M.D., FACOG, for their commitment to infant and maternal health at the third annual INspire Hospital of Distinction recognition program. INspire, funded by the Indiana Department of...
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Flu Season is Here: Step One? Getting Vaccinated
November 2, 2022
By Michelle England, RN Clark Memorial Health Chief Nursing Officer Flu season has arrived. Lasting from late autumn to as late as May – and peaking between December and February – the season typically brings millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and tens of thousands of deaths. This...
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DIABETES: What You Need to Know
November 2, 2022
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that impacts how your body turns food into energy and causes blood sugar levels to rise to abnormally high levels. As the seventh leading cause of death, diabetes is one of the most common – and dangerous – health issues in the U.S. In fact,...
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Breast Cancer: Your Questions Answered
October 14, 2022
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed nationally every October to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer and provide education on the most common symptoms and associated risk factors for the disease. By staying informed and taking preventive action to fight breast cancer, we can help to minimize the...
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