Healthy Living Blog

We are pleased to welcome Scott Marsh, DPM, FACFAS, to the Logansport Memorial Physician Network. He is a board-certified podiatrist offering comprehensive treatment for a variety of foot and ankle issues, including traumatic injuries, sports injuries, diabetic wounds and limb salvage, bone and soft tissue deformities, pediatric conditions, dermatological conditions, and total ankle replacements.

Logansport Memorial Hospital is pleased to congratulate Denice Townsend of Cardiopulmonary Services on her retirement. She has been with LMH for 16 years.

The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Tara P. McVay, RN, MSN, CNO, has been appointed as the President/CEO of Logansport Memorial Hospital effective August 7, 2023. Official action was taken at a special session of the LMH Board of Trustees meeting on August 1, 2023.

Logansport Memorial Hospital (LMH) is pleased to have earned a 5-star rating in patient experience in the latest round of Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

In late 2021, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) declared child and teen mental health a national emergency. Childhood mental health concerns rose between 2010 and 2020, and suicide is now the second leading cause of death for young people ages 10–24.

If you’ve ever worried about your teen’s mental health, you’re not alone. Knowing how to protect your child best and keep them healthy in today’s society can be overwhelming for parents. 

Keep reading to learn about the unique mental health challenges teens face and how to recognize the signs that your child may need help from a behavioral health professional.