Family medicine Posts

According to the Addiction Center, almost 21 million Americans have at least one addiction, yet only 10% of them receive treatment of any kind. About 20% to 30% of people who take prescription opioids misuse them and about 10% of people who misuse prescription opioids become addicted to them. At Logansport Memorial Hospital, our Family […]

The Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program is one way to help those with opioid addiction recover their lives. There are three equally important parts to this form of of treatment, including medication, counseling, and support from family and friends.

If there’s something weird (and it don’t look good), who you gonna call? Even though the Ghostbusters might come to mind first because of their famous theme song, you’re better off calling your family medicine doctor. They are the ones you can trust when something with your body isn’t quite right and you need help.  […]

If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you may worry and wonder what treatment options are available to you to lower your blood pressure. There are medications your provider and prescribe that can assist you in lowering your blood pressure, but there are also lifestyle changes you can make to control your blood […]

When it comes to exercising and staying active, you can’t go wrong with options that not only provide cardio but strength-training, too. Combined with a healthy diet, workouts that make your body move will burn calories and make you stronger are essential for shedding extra weight and getting healthier. Read on to learn more about […]