4 Tips for Eating (Healthy) at the Fair
Many fairgoers visit for the animals, music, artwork, project displays, games and rides. A majority, however, come for the food. The fair is a land of deep-fried food (even food that isn’t traditionally deep-fried). Most people believe it’s impossible to be health-conscious when attending the fair. While it maybe difficult, there are a few ways […]
Firework Safety
Fireworks are one of, if not the biggest highlight, of all Fourth of July festivities. It’s no secret they bring joy and excitement to all ages, but fireworks are also responsible for many fatal accidents and injuries every summer. Fireworks are to blame for many accidental fires nationwide. The National Fire Protection Association estimates that […]
Don’t Flush! Here’s How You Should Get Rid of Unused Medications
By Amy Sheller, PharmD We’ve all heard of spring-cleaning, but what about a December purge to get the new year off to a great start? Cleaning out your medicine cabinet every now and then is important to keep unused or expired prescription medications out of the wrong hands. Narcotic pain medications can be stolen by […]
Keep Children Safe from Fireworks on the Fourth of July
By Joy Kain, MD at Noblesville Pediatrics | Summer celebrations often include family fun events including picnics, water play and fireworks. Sadly, though, each year thousands of people are injured using consumer fireworks—most of them children and teenagers. In 2012, an estimated 8,700 people were treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms for firework-related injuries, according to […]
Running for FUNDs!
[slideshow id=10] Congratulations to all runners and walkers who participated in the first Noblesville Schools Education Foundation “Fund Run” this past Saturday, September 24, 2011. Hundreds of runners and walkers joined in the fun, participating in one of three distance options – a 10-miler, a 5K, or a 1-mile fun run and walk. People […]
Thank you to Girls on the Run!
[slideshow id=9] Many thanks to a very nice group of girls from Noble Crossing Elementary who are part of an organization called Girls on the Run – a national non-profit prevention program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running. The program addresses all aspects of a young girls’ development […]
Take time for YOU at our Women’s Retreat…in Jamaica!
Many of us have so many responsibilities in life that sometimes we put ourselves last. While it can be tough to put ourselves first when we have so many other priorities, taking time for ourselves is an important aspect of stress management. And taking time out for YOU has many benefits, according to experts: Taking […]
Fighting for less cancer and more birthdays!
I can’t think of anyone who hasn’t been touched by cancer in some way – either through a personal experience or by supporting a friend, neighbor, or family member who has battled it. The American Cancer Society exists – with millions of supporters – to find a cure for cancer. The ACS wants to save […]
Celebrating wellness!
[slideshow id=1] Riverview Hospital was happy to again sponsor the Noblesville Schools Wellness Extravaganza – where families with kids of all ages from all Noblesville schools were encouraged to “run, walk, skip, or jump” to Noblesville High School for this annual event on April 21, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. During this two-hour […]
A big shout out to some fantastic Girl Scouts!
We owe many thanks to Girl Scout Troop 1637, led by Keri Murray, for the generous donation of three hand-painted bookcases filled with books! We love our connection to our community, and feel blessed when we are chosen to receive these types of gifts that benefit our patients and their families. The Troop chose the […]