Leestma Healthcare

08/10/2026

Whew! What a week and weekend. We hope you all had an incredible time at the Touch of Dutch or wherever else life called you to. As you jump into this crazy week (with school starting for many of our communities), we also hope you'll find some time to rest those legs of yours.

Intentional rest has been linked to lowered blood pressure, lower cortisol levels, improved sleep quality, and even a boost in immune function.

So, somewhere between being a caregiver, provider, family Uber driver, appointment-maker, and breadwinner, please make sure to drink a little water and find a moment to put your feet up.

08/07/2026

You 🤝 Us
Attending Touch of Dutch this weekend.

Also, shoutout to the DeMotte Parks Department. They really are the unsung heroes of making sure we all get to enjoy this festival.

08/04/2026

TOUCH OF DUTCH IS THIS WEEKEND! Come see us! Details in the post below.

You'll be at Touch of Dutch on August 8th, right? Us, too! Come by and see us!

07/31/2026

Oh, you missed this one? Don't worry - we'll bring it back up your feed for you!

07/29/2026

Hey. You've got a lot on your plate. We see that, and we're not bringing any shame to your game. This is just a reminder that you told yourself that you were going to book that appointment and totally forgot. Go ahead and grab the phone. Unless you're seeing this after hours, then you can probably put it in your calendar or on a sticky note or in permanent marker on your walls or something. We're not the boss of you. Okay, thanks!

07/28/2026

You don't have to choose between staying active and staying safe. Summer in Northwest Indiana can be brutal. High temperatures are one thing, but when humidity climbs, your body has a much harder time cooling itself.

That doesn't mean you have to skip your workout altogether. It just means it's time to be smart.

☀️ Head out earlier in the morning or later in the evening.
💧 Drink water before, during, and after exercising.
👟 Slow your pace if your body is working harder than usual.
🌳 Choose shaded routes when you can.
⏸️ And remember: taking extra breaks isn't "giving up," it's listening to your body.

The goal is to stay healthy enough to come back tomorrow. You can prove how tough you are when the dew points aren't making everything feel like we're walking in soup.

If you notice dizziness, excessive fatigue, nausea, confusion, or stop sweating despite the heat, don't push through it. Move to a cool place, hydrate, and seek medical attention if symptoms become severe.

Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health, but so is knowing when to ease up.

Stay active. Stay hydrated. Stay safe. ❤️

07/24/2026

Psst - friendly reminder here. August 7th is getting a liiiiiittle closer and you don't want to miss this!

Can you believe that we're less than a month out from the start of the school year? We're celebrating the occasion with a little giveaway! Details in the post below, and as always we will reveal the winner on Facebook Live. We will not send you messages, ask you to message us, or encourage you to click shady links.

07/23/2026

You'll be at Touch of Dutch on August 8th, right? Us, too! Come by and see us!

07/21/2026

Come see us at the Anytime Fitness in Cedar Lake! We're here from 10am - 12pm with great information and some of our super cool providers. Honestly, do you need more motivation than that to come to the gym today?

13350 Lincoln Plaza Way,
Cedar Lake, IN 46303

07/17/2026

This is some of the worst air quality we've seen in years. Air quality alerts appear to remain in effect across Lake, Porter, Newton, and Jasper counties.

Here's how to protect yourself:
👉Limit time outdoors, especially strenuous activities like running, yard work, or sports.
👉Keep windows and doors closed when possible, and run your air conditioning on recirculate if you have it.
👉If you have a HEPA air purifier, today is a great day to put it to work.
👉People with asthma, COPD, heart disease, older adults, young children, and pregnant women should be especially cautious.

We know some of you don't have a choice to be outside - you've got outside jobs and requirements that mean you're spending more time in the air than others. If you experience chest pain, severe shortness of breath, wheezing that won't improve, dizziness, or other concerning symptoms, don't ignore them. Seek medical attention right away.

Looks like the smoke will clear soon, but until it does, treat today like you would an extreme heat day: if you don't have to be outside, don't be. As always, this should not be construed as direct medical advice - please get in touch with your healthcare provider if you have specific questions about how the smoke affects you and your health goals directly.