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It happens fast—your athlete is fine, then suddenly off in the heat.

Do you know the 4 ways to help prevent heat illness? Our certified athletic trainer Chris Switzer, MS, LAT, ATC says prevention starts before your child steps onto the field.

Learn what to watch for:

Is It Heat Exhaustion or Heat Stroke? What Parents of Athletes Need To Know | Community Health Network It happens fast.One minute your child is pushing through practice. The next, they’re slower, quieter and not quite themselves. In the summer heat, it can be hard to tell: is this normal fatigue or something more serious?Recognizing the early warning signs of heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke can mea...

It feels like menopause is having a moment—and Dr. Claire Edelman is here for it. 🙌

In a recent interview with WTHR-TV, she shares why more women talking about menopause is such a big deal. It helps break the stigma, normalize the experience and encourages women to seek care sooner.

The reality? Symptoms like hot flashes, brain fog, sleep issues and mood changes can start earlier than many expect—sometimes as early as your late 30s.

The good news: there are options. From lifestyle changes to hormone therapy, care is personalized to help women feel their best through every stage.

Start the conversation. Your future self will thank you. 🧡

Watch the interview: https://www.wthr.com/video/news/health/breaking-the-stigma-about-menopause/531-5475bb69-0e18-4945-ad2f-f30f38947545

Breaking the stigma about menopause Dr. Claire Edelman with Community Health Network joins 13News at 4 to discuss how doctors are working to break the stigma about menopause.

Community Hospital Anderson is proud to recognize Dmitri McFadden, RN, as the second quarter recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Dmitri was nominated by a patient who experienced firsthand his exceptional compassion and clinical expertise.
The DAISY Award honors nurses who go above and beyond to provide compassionate, skillful care. Dmitri’s commitment to his patients and his ability to deliver both clinical excellence and human connection exemplify the very best of nursing at Community. Please join us in congratulating Dmitri on this well-deserved recognition.

A powerful story in the Daily Journal is putting a spotlight on a growing concern—more people under 50 are being diagnosed with colore**al cancer.

It’s also personal for Community.

Kelley Barresi, a Community nurse, was just 42 when she was diagnosed with re**al cancer, only two months before finishing nursing school. Today, she’s a survivor using her voice to help others recognize the signs and seek care sooner.

She’s joined by Community’s Dr. Sanjay Thekkeurumbil and Dr. Sarah Jochum in encouraging earlier awareness and screening.

Their message is simple: listen to your body and don’t wait.

Read about Kelley's journey: dailyjournal.net/2026/05/20/troubling-trend-more-people-under-50-being-diagnosed-with-colore**al-cancer/

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Troubling trend: More people under 50 being diagnosed with colore**al cancer - Daily Journal The cancerous tissue is gone.

Dr. Ashley Perkins recently stopped by WTHR-TV to talk about something we don’t hear about enough—the gap between men’s and women’s health.

While women often live longer, they can spend more of those years dealing with health issues.

Dr. Perkins breaks down why that happens and, more importantly, what you can do about it, like staying on top of screenings, finding a provider you trust and speaking up when something doesn’t feel right.

Your health matters, and your voice does too. 🧡

Watch the full interview here: https://www.wthr.com/video/news/health/discussing-the-disparity-between-mens-and-womens-health/531-1447a983-5870-49b7-a668-04f154768531

Discussing the disparity between men's and women's health Dr. Ashley Perkins with Community Health joins 13News at 4 to discuss the disparity between men's and women's health.

A cancer team you can trust, right here in Indiana.

Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Center is the only MD Anderson Cancer Center partner in the state bringing nationally recognized expertise close to home. Consults are available within 48 hours.

Feel confident about your cancer care. Request an appointment today: eCommunity.com/services/cancer-care/patient-appointment-request

Parents—this is an important one to talk about at home.

You may have seen the “Benadryl Challenge” circulating online, but this is far from harmless. It’s been linked to the deaths of three children in Connecticut, and health experts are urging families to take it seriously.

Dr. Jeremy Gagan, Community Health Network emergency medicine physician, recently shared on WTHR-TV just how dangerous this trend can be. Taking high doses of Benadryl can cause severe drowsiness, confusion, dangerous heart rhythm issues and even life-threatening complications.

If you have kids or teens on social media, now is a good time to start the conversation about medication safety and the real risks behind viral challenges. What may seem like a joke online can have very real consequences.

Watch the WTHR story: https://www.wthr.com/video/news/health/medical-experts-warn-of-viral-benadryl-challenge/531-c017445e-c601-48c8-8f97-77d7d6dd6898

Medical experts warn of viral 'Benadryl Challenge' The "Benadryl Challenge" encourages kids to take 10 times the recommended amount in an attempt to get high.

Hot, humid days can be tougher on the body than many people realize.

In a recent WTHR-TV interview, Dr. Jeremy Gagan, Emergency Medicine physician at Community Health Network, shared how high humidity makes it harder for sweat to cool you down, raising the risk for heat exhaustion and even heat stroke.

His advice is simple: Stay cool, stay hydrated and know the signs especially if you or a loved one are at higher risk.

▶ Watch the interview: wthr.com/video/news/health/er-physician-shares-how-to-deal-with-dangerous-heat/531-407cf78e-0623-4d39-8db0-2b63adb9bf60

ER physician shares how to deal with dangerous heat Dr. Jeremy Gagan, an emergency room physician with Community Health, joins 13News at 4 to help explain the best ways to stay safe and beat the heat this summer.

More men die from lung cancer each year than from colon, prostate and pancreatic cancers combined.

That fact can be surprising, especially because lung cancer doesn’t always come with loud warning signs, including:

- A lingering cough
- Shortness of breath that feels new
- Fatigue that doesn’t make sense

These signs don’t automatically mean cancer, but they do mean it’s worth paying attention.

Take our lung cancer assessment: eCommunity.com/services/cancer-care/lung-cancer/lung-cancer-screening

Long-term stress doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it shows up as poor sleep, constant tension, a short fuse or a body that feels stuck on “high alert.”

These are signals, not failures. Support can help your system reset and recover, at whatever pace feels right for you.

Learn more about PTSD: eCommunity.com/healthminute/2026/breaking-stigma-ptsd