Category Health

Achievements, Community, Health, Nonprofits

Logansport Memorial Hospital’s Mary Dykeman Guild announces 2016 Board Members

The Mary Dykeman Guild of Logansport Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce their Board Members for 2016. They are as follows: President – Judy Williamson Vice-President – Pat Rozzi Secretary – Eileen Copeland Treasurer – Nancy Rhodes Members at-Large –…

February 25, 2016

Achievements, Community, Health, Nonprofits

Logansport Memorial Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary announces 2016 Board Members

The Logansport Memorial Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary is pleased to announce their Executive Officers for 2016. They are as follows: President – Ellen Brady Vice-President – Bonnie Bowyer Secretary – Patty Carter Treasurer – John Rhodes These individuals have graciously agreed…

February 25, 2016

Community, Health

Logansport Memorial Hospital Foundation receives grant to support breast health services

The Logansport Memorial Hospital Foundation was once again recently awarded a grant from the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust to provide free digital screening mammograms to low-income, uninsured or under-insured Cass County women. The Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust (IBCAT)…

February 24, 2016

Community, Health

First human case of Zika virus confirmed in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS—State health officials today announced the first Indiana case of Zika virus infection in a non-pregnant resident who recently traveled to Haiti. This individual’s illness, which was confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), was not severe…

February 9, 2016

Community, Health

Logansport Memorial Hospital Partners with Outcomes-Based Healthcare Firm Studer Group®

Logansport Memorial Hospital is excited to announce a new partnership with Studer Group®, an outcomes-based healthcare performance improvement firm based in Pensacola, Florida. Logansport Memorial Hospital and Studer Group, a Huron Healthcare solution, share the same commitment to providing the…

January 25, 2016

Community, Health

New hospitals and healthcare providers join successful, cutting-edge federal initiative that cuts costs and puts patients at the center of their care

On January 12, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced 121 new participants – representing 49 states and the District of Columbia – in an innovative initiative – Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) – designed to improve the…

January 14, 2016

Community, Health

NIPSCO reminds customers of carbon monoxide dangers

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. – As temperatures begin to dip, NIPSCO reminds customers of the importance of maintaining a safe home heating system. An annual inspection is essential for every home’s furnace to ensure that it is working efficiently and to help…

November 23, 2015

Community, Health

It’s Public Health Thank You Day

Thank you. These are two of the simplest, yet most gracious, words available in any language. Today, the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is giving thanks to the public health professionals across the state who work tirelessly each day…

November 23, 2015

Community, Health

Logansport Memorial Hospital receives national recognition for Performance Leadership in Quality, Outcomes and Financial Strength

Logansport Memorial Hospital has been recognized by iVantage Health Analytics and the National Organization of State Office of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in Quality, Outcomes, and Financial Strength, reflecting top quartile performance among all acute care hospitals in…

November 21, 2015

Achievements, Community, Health

Logansport Memorial physician earns national award for professional achievement

Obstetrician/gynecologist Dr. James Hall, part of the Logansport Memorial Physician Network, has been named to the “Best Doctors in America” list for 2015 – 2016. He joins an extensive group of medical professionals across the country – more than 53,000…

November 20, 2015

Community, Health

Free screening mammograms available through Logansport Memorial Hospital Foundation

Free Breast Screening Mammograms Available through Logansport Memorial Hospital Foundation Logansport Memorial Hospital Foundation is the recipient of a grant from the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust to provide free digital screening mammograms to 45 low-income, uninsured Cass and surrounding…

November 9, 2015

Health

State and local health officials on alert over “alarming increase” in Indiana syphilis cases

INDIANAPOLIS—State health officials are urging healthcare providers to educate patients about their risks of syphilis and to be aggressive about testing and treatment following a sharp increase in the number of infectious syphilis cases being reported across the state this…

October 31, 2015

Community, Health

Surgical Services suite to open at Logansport Memorial Hospital

Logansport Memorial Hospital is opening a new surgical services suite where three different clinical offices will be relocated in one space. The new suite, located on the second floor of Medical Office Building East, is now home to LMPN General…

October 30, 2015

Achievements, Community, Health

Logansport Memorial Hospital names new CEO

The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Perry Gay, MBA, has agreed to join Logansport Memorial Hospital as President and CEO. Official action will be taken by the Board of Trustees at the October 26, 2015 board meeting.…

October 21, 2015

Community, Health

Logansport Memorial Hospital welcomes new family medicine physician to oversee ExpressMed clinic

Logansport Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Rene S. Gutierrez, MD to the Logansport Memorial Physician Network. He is a family medicine physician who will be treating patients at ExpressMed Logansport. Dr. Gutierrez received his medical degree from the Autonomous…

October 20, 2015

Community, Health

Logansport Memorial Hospital hires new Nurse Practitioner

Logansport Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Jamie Ross, FNP-BC to the medical staff as part of the Logansport Memorial Physician Network. She will join the providers in LMPN Family Medicine, located in Suite 270 of Medical Office Building West…

September 29, 2015

Community, Health

Logansport Memorial Hospital welcomes a new licensed social worker to hospital network

Logansport Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Pamela Watterson, LCSW to its affiliated network of medical and clinical providers. She comes to Logansport Memorial with over 25 years of experience in social work and in providing mental health services to…

September 8, 2015

Education, Health

Health officials remind parents of vaccination requirements for students

INDIANAPOLIS—It’s back-to-school time, and Indiana health officials are reminding parents to make sure their children are up to date on their immunizations. “With the new school year getting underway for many students, it’s a good time to make sure your…

August 6, 2015

Community, Health

Hoosiers encouraged to protect against ticks and tick-borne diseases

INDIANAPOLIS—State Health officials urge Hoosiers to be aware and protect themselves from ticks while they are taking advantage of the warm weather outdoors. Ticks are small, insect-like creatures that are often found in naturally vegetated areas or woodlands throughout Indiana.…

July 2, 2015

Community, Health

Logansport Memorial Hospital welcomes new Nurse Practitioner

Logansport Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Nicole Presnell, NP to the medical staff as part of the Logansport Memorial Physician Network. She will join the providers as part of the LMPN Hospitalist program, taking care of patients who stay…

June 20, 2015