Be prepared to respond to an emergency by taking the Heartsaver First Aid with CPR & AED course. Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is offering this two-session class on Tuesdays, July 5 and 12 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. in the Community Relations Classroom located at Memorial Southside Office, 1100 West 12th Avenue in Jasper. This…
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is offering Creating Hope®sessions on the first and second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The next sessions will be held on Tuesday, July 5 and 12. These sessions are designed for cancer patients, their families and caregivers. Art materials and an instructional book are available…
Regular physical activity has several health-related benefits. Not only does it reduce the risk of many long-term health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, but physical activity can also help you to manage your weight, sleep better, improve the way you feel, and increase your chances of living longer. “Step It Away” is a…
Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia among older people. It involves the parts of the brain that control thought, memory and language. Memorial Counseling Center sponsors an Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Caregiver Support Group on the…
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is offering a program for those who are ready to make a positive change and improve their overall health. The “Healthy Start” coaching program is a series of phone conversations with a wellness coach to determine how the participant wants to improve his or her health over a twelve-week…
After being defeated the night before, the Dubois County Bombers rebounded nicely Sunday evening with a tense 4-3 victory over the Danville Dans. The Dans got the best of Dubois County on Saturday, but Sunday was a different story. The Bombers were celebrating Cinco de Junio Night at the ballpark, and Tomas Rodriguez got his…
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center sponsors a continuing education group for persons with diabetes that is held the third Monday of each month, except December. The next meeting will be Monday, June 20 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Pavilion Classroom. The topic for this month’s class will be, “Can You Tell the…
According to the National Stroke Association, approximately 795,000 Americans will experience a stroke this year. Strokes are the third-leading cause of death among Americans and the leading cause of serious, long-term adult disability. Almost 87 percent of strokes (or brain attacks) result when arteries are blocked by blood clots or by the gradual build-up of…
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce and the City of Jasper are proud to announce being selected to participate in the Indiana HomeTown Competitiveness Initiative. HTC harnesses the power of this nationally recognized community development program, focusing on five pillars: Entrepreneurship – Leadership – Youth – Charitable Giving – and Rural Families. This initiative will help…
Dairy Month Promotion Shows Appreciation, Offers Free Ice Cream! It’s official! Summer is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with a mouth-watering scoop of ice cream. As a sign of its commitment to supporting dairy farming in rural America, Farm Credit Services of Mid-America (FCS) is celebrating Dairy Month this…
