Tag COVID-19

Community, COVID-19, Health, Press Release

Mask Policy Update: NO MASKS required at Logansport Memorial Hospital from 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 28 – 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued new guidance for healthcare facilities across the country about masking requirements for COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Logansport Memorial has consistently followed the CDC’s guidance andrecommendations…

October 28, 2022

Community, COVID-19, Health, Press Release

Changes to mask policy at Logansport Memorial Hospital

October 14, 2022

COVID-19, Press Release

COVID-19 vaccines available in Cass County for children ages 6 months to 5 years old

Following recent approval from the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 vaccines are now available to be given to children ages 6 months through 5 years old. Logansport Memorial Hospital (LMH) and…

July 26, 2022

COVID-19, Press Release

Parents can now schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children through age 5 at www.ourshot.in.gov

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) announced today that the public can now schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children through age 5 by visiting www.ourshot.in.gov. Appointments are available for individuals seeking the Moderna vaccine for children ages 6 months through…

July 1, 2022

COVID-19, Health

COVID-19 vaccines available for children under 5; parents asked to check appointment requirements

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) announced today that COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 6 months up to age 5 are now available at some Indiana providers, expanding the population eligible to be protected against the disease. Shipments will continue…

June 21, 2022

It's our shot Hoosiers. COVID-19 Vaccine. Dark blue shape of State of Indiana on light blue background.

COVID-19, Health

Second COVID-19 vaccine booster available to Hoosiers at higher risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19

INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosiers age 12 and older who have weakened immune systems and individuals age 50 and older who received a booster dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least four months ago are eligible for a second booster following…

March 30, 2022

COVID-19, Health

Indiana Department of Health announces changes to COVID-19 dashboard

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) today announced changes to its COVID-19 dashboard to align with national reporting measurements and better reflect the impact the pandemic is having on communities and healthcare systems. Beginning with today’s update, which…

March 30, 2022

COVID-19, Health

COVID-19 Testing Results for Cass County, Indiana

The Cass County Health Department reported Cass County’s first confirmed case of COVID-19 on March 30, 2020. Read more here. Testing Data for Cass County, IN as reported by Indiana State Department of Health at coronavirus.in.gov For the latest information…

March 30, 2022

Health, Press Release

Indiana governor signs executive order ending public health emergency

INDIANAPOLIS – On March 3, 2022, Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed Executive Order 22-09 ending the public health emergency after signing HEA 1001 into law. Click here to see the executive order. SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb

March 4, 2022

Health, Press Release

Logansport Memorial Hospital mask policy remains in effect despite recent changes to CDC guidelines

In a recent update regarding mask-wearing guidelines, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shared that masks no longer have to be worn in indoor public settings. This, however, does not include hospitals and long-term care facilities, as well…

March 1, 2022

Community, COVID-19, Health

COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Locations and Resources for Cass County, Indiana

We’ve compiled the following information from various sources as a public service. Please use the links below or contact your healthcare provider for additional info. WHERE CAN I GET A COVID-19 TEST? The following locations offer COVID-19 testing in Cass…

January 15, 2022

COVID-19, Health

Cass County stays in red on Indiana’s COVID-19 map for week of January 12, 2022

The Indiana Department of Health updates COVID-19 county metrics and advisory levels on Wednesdays. On. Jan. 12, 2022, Cass County stayed in red, which indicates very high positivity and community spread of COVID-19, for the second week. Only 11 Indiana…

January 12, 2022

COVID-19, Health, Press Release

Indiana to offer COVID-19 boosters to Hoosiers ages 12-15

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) announced today that Hoosiers aged 12 to 15 who received their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine at least five months ago are now eligible to receive a booster dose following approval from…

January 5, 2022

COVID-19

Cass County moves back to red on Indiana’s COVID-19 map as of January 5, 2022

The Indiana Department of Health updates COVID-19 county metrics and advisory levels on Wednesdays. On. Jan. 5, 2022, Cass County moved back to red on the map, which indicates very high positivity and community spread of COVID-19. This week, ISDH…

January 5, 2022

Press Release

Indiana State Health Commissioner tests positive for COVID-19

INDIANAPOLIS — State Health Commissioner Kris Box, M.D., FACOG, is recovering at home after becoming re-infected with COVID-19, the Indiana Department of Health announced Wednesday. Box tested positive through a rapid test on Tuesday morning after becoming symptomatic Monday night. She…

January 5, 2022

Press Release

Indiana Governor signs COVID-19 executive orders

INDIANAPOLIS – On Dec. 29, 2021, Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed Executive Orders 21-33 and 21-34. The Executive Orders expire on Jan. 31, 2022. Click here to see the executive orders. SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb

December 30, 2021

COVID-19

Cass County moves back to orange on Indiana’s COVID-19 metrics map as of Dec. 22, 2021

The Indiana Department of Health updates COVID-19 county metrics and advisory levels on Wednesdays. On. Dec. 22, 2021,Cass County moved back to orange on the map, after being in red, which indicates very high positivity and community spread of COVID-19,…

December 22, 2021

COVID-19, Press Release

Logansport Memorial Hospital sees COVID-19 surge; shares current visitor restrictions and vaccination info

Logansport Memorial Hospital continues to see a surge of COVID cases and high census. The latest surge has overwhelmed providers, nurses and other patient care team members. “The patients we are seeing today are really sick and require more resources,”…

December 15, 2021

Press Release

Indiana Governor signs COVID-19 Executive Orders, extends public health emergency through Dec. 31, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed Executive Orders 21-31 and 21-32 to continue the public health emergency and the executive order for provisions that address the impact of COVID-19. Extending the executive orders allows key items to remain in place…

December 1, 2021

Health

Cass County drops to yellow on Indiana’s county metrics map; remains in orange advisory level

The Indiana Department of Health updates COVID-19 county metrics and advisory levels on Wednesdays. On Nov. 3, 2021, Cass County dropped to yellow on the county metrics map, after 12 weeks in orange, with 164 weekly cases per 100,000 residents,up…

November 4, 2021