LifeSpring Community Medical Services

10/27/2022

It can be hard, but and help a friend who may be struggling.

Having a conversation about mental health might be uncomfortable, but it can make all the difference. Check out these tools – from conversation guides to tips –that can help you help those in need.

01/22/2019

If you have done everything you can to resolve the situation and nothing has worked, or someone is in immediate danger, there are ways to get help. Find out more at StopBullying.gov.

11/18/2018

REMINDER Do NOT give children less than 1 year old .
FDA has received reports from the state of Texas DSHS that 3 infants have been hospitalized with . All 3 had used containing honey from Mexico & available thru US retailers. https://go.usa.gov/xP7jR
Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by a toxin that attacks the body’s nerves & causes difficulty breathing, muscle paralysis, & even death. If you purchased a pacifier filled with honey, stop using it & discard immediately.
FDA is working to identify online retailers that sell honey-filled pacifiers & ask that they discontinue sales.

07/23/2018

Join the Clark County To***co Prevention Coalition & Cessation tomorrow night for a community conversation about second hand smoke

04/08/2018

On the anniversary of his death, we honor and remember Ryan White, a fellow Hoosier- just a kid who wanted to be like everyone else- but whose legacy resulted in extraordinary access to care to the millions living with HIV/AIDS in America who have followed him.

The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program was named for a courageous young man named Ryan White who was diagnosed with AIDS following a blood transfusion in December 1984. Ryan White was diagnosed at age 13 while living in Kokomo, Indiana and was given six months to live. When Ryan White tried to return to sc...

03/28/2018

Important information from our partners in Floyd County.

01/15/2018

The Emergency Department follow up clinic scheduled for this Friday, January 19th, is cancelled. Patients who need to be seen can schedule an appointment by calling 812-280-6606.

10/02/2017

A reminder to be careful about limiting children's exposure to media coverage of the recent shootings in Las Vegas.

09/26/2017

Influenza (AKA The FLU) is starting to pop up early this year, and it's time to get your flu vaccination. Getting a flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu. In fact, a study earlier this year showed that receiving the flu shot was the best way to protect your children from death from influenza. (Source: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2017/03/30/peds.2016-4244)

The US Centers for Disease Control recommend vaccination for all individuals (including pregnant women) over six months of age who do not have contraindications.

If you need a flu vaccine, or any primary care services, call us today!

Pictured here, Leona Sacheck, RN, Infection Control Nurse for LifeSpring Health Systems gives Beth Keeney, Sr VP for Community Health her annual flu shot, provided free to all LifeSpring employees. Beth stated, "I believe getting the flu vaccine is an easy, yet important way, to protect myself and my family. My children have already received their vaccines, too. I've had the flu, and it's absolutely miserable. No thanks."