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Riverview Hospital to Celebrate Women's Health Week, May 12-18
May 2nd 2013 - Riverview Hospital encourages women to make their health a priority by participating in a check-up, preventative screening or educational seminar during National Women’s Health Week, May 12-18. Appointments :: continue »

Riverview Hospital to Participate in Cancer Study
April 22nd 2013 - Riverview Hospital is honored to help the American Cancer Society with a CPS-3 (Cancer Prevention Study-3) collection site at the upcoming Relay For Life event at Forest Park on May 11-12. The American :: continue »

Riverview Hospital Participates in “Noblesville Waist Reduction”
Weight-loss Challenge
April 3rd 2013 - Riverview Hospital, through its corporate wellness program, Riverview HealthyWorks, recently completed the first “Noblesville Waist Reduction” weight-loss challenge. This eight-week program, held January :: continue »

Riverview Hospital Earns Prestigious Commission on Cancer Accreditation from the American College of Surgeons
March 21st 2013 - Riverview Hospital is honored to be recognized as a leading cancer care program in Indiana, earning the prestigious Commission on Cancer Accreditation from the American College of Surgeons. This three-year :: continue »

Riverview Hospital Will Host “Building Bridges for Breastfeeding Duration Training”
March 13th 2013 - Riverview Hospital will host the “Building Bridges for Breastfeeding Duration training” sponsored by the Indiana Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program. This highly acclaimed program addresses multiple :: continue »

Riverview Hospital Participates in National Patient Safety Awareness Week
March 8th 2013 - Riverview Hospital joined Governor Mike Pence, the Indiana Hospital Association and other local hospitals to observe Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 3-9, 2013. Patient Safety Awareness Week is an :: continue »

Riverview Hospital Unveils Enhanced Emergency Department and Outpatient Registration Area
March 6th 2013 - Riverview Hospital is making visits to its facility easier and more convenient for people by unveiling an enhanced registration area for those requiring emergency or outpatient services. The renovation, :: continue »

Riverview Hospital Receives Two Noblesville Daily Times Readers' Choice Awards
February 27th 2013 - We extend our gratitude to the community for voting Riverview Hospital as the "favorite" in the Noblesville Daily Times Readers' Choice Awards Hospital category. In addition, we thank you for voting the :: continue »

Temporary Flu-Related Visitation Restrictions Lifted
February 8th 2013 - Riverview Hospital has lifted the temporary visitation restrictions that were put into place to protect its patients, families, staff members and community from unnecessary exposure to influenza. Normal :: continue »

Flu-related Visitation Restrictions at Riverview Hospital
January 18th 2013 - With flu season at its peak, Riverview Hospital is taking added precautions to protect its patients, families, staff members and community from unnecessary exposure to influenza. :: continue »

Congrats to our newest DAISY Award winner - Heather Hickok, RN
January 11th 2013 - It is an honor to announce Heather Hickok, a registered nurse in our Medical/Surgical Unit as Riverview's newest DAISY Award recipient. Heather was nominated by a patient who states she went above :: continue »

Riverview Hospital Foundation presents $645,000 gift to Riverview Hospital
December 18th 2012 - The Riverview Hospital Foundation presented a gift to Riverview Hospital in the amount of $645,000. "This donation is made possible through the generosity of our community and our employees," said Riverview :: continue »

2012 Community Health Needs Assessment
December 17th 2012 - In July 2012, a community health needs assessment was conducted on behalf of Riverview Hospital and the Hamilton County Health Department by Professional Research Consultants, Inc.The assessment is a systematic, :: continue »

Riverview Patients Safe from Meningitis Scare
October 6th 2012 - Riverview patients can rest assured that the batch of tainted steroids that has been cited in the recent fungal meningitis outbreak has not been administered at Riverview Hospital. :: continue »

Outpatient Lab Moves to New Location
September 10th 2012 - The Outpatient Lab has relocated to its new space in the Emergency Center wing of Riverview.Patients will now need to enter through the Emergency entrance (#1) and proceed to the Radiology registration :: continue »

Riverview Honored for Platinum Standards of Cardiac Care
September 10th 2012 - Riverview Hospital received the American College of Cardiology Foundation’s NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2012. The award recognizes Riverview Hospital’s commitment :: continue »

Saturday Morning Sports Injury Clinic Now Open
August 31st 2012 - Riverview's Sports Injury Clinic offers evaluation and treatment of sports injuries for all athletes. Care is provided by Stephen Jacobsen, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon who is fellowship-trained in sports :: continue »

American Academy of Pediatrics Launches Free App
July 9th 2012 - The physicians at Fishers Pediatrics are recommending a new smartphone app for parents. Healthychildren.org was launched today by the American Academy of Pediatrics.Parents can register with the site, :: continue »

Study: Riverview Hospital Among Top 5% in the Nation for Patient Safety
June 7th 2012 - Riverview Hospital has been identified as a recipient of the 2012 HealthGrades Patient Safety Excellence Award™, indicating that its patient safety ratings are in the top 5% of U.S. hospitals. The :: continue »

Renovations Coming to Riverview
June 5th 2012 - Coming Soon: Added Convenience and Stream-lined Care Over the next few months, some changes will start to take place at Riverview. Among them, relocation of some high volume services and a stream-lined :: continue »

M&I presents $25,000 gift to the Riverview Hospital Foundation
March 22nd 2012 - M&I, a part of BMO Financial Group, has donated a gift of $25,000 to the Riverview Hospital Foundation. The gift will support Riverview's Heart & Vascular Center including the 128 multi-slice CT :: continue »

Riverview Women's Boutique Awarded ABC Accreditation
March 13th 2012 - The Riverview Women's Boutique proudly announces a Three-Year Accreditation award in post-mastectomy breast prosthesis and accessories by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics :: continue »

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
February 28th 2012 - During the month of March, Riverview Cancer Center will have free colorectal cancer screening kits available to those who qualify. To see if you qualify, click here or call (317) 770-5835. :: continue »

Blood Bank and Surgery Center Receive High Marks on Survey
February 23rd 2012 - Riverview's Blood Bank and Surgery Department have just completed the American Association of Blood Banks Accreditation survey with a perfect report! There were no issues identified for either the Transfusion Service or the Perioperative Blood Service. The surveyors were very impressed not only with our documentation, but with our staff members and processes as well. Just another example of World-Class Care! :: continue »

Dr. Norman Mindrebo Joins Riverview Medical Group
February 14th 2012 - Riverview Hospital is pleased to announce that Dr. Norman Mindrebo has joined Riverview Medical Group. Dr. Mindrebo is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is board certified in :: continue »

Chick-fil-A Raises Funds for Riverview Women's Boutique
February 7th 2012 - Eat at Chick-fil-A of Noblesville on February 18, 2012 from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and a percentage of that day's sales will be donated to the Riverview Women's Boutique to assist cancer patients in need :: continue »

Congrats to our Daisy Award Winner!
February 6th 2012 - Congratulations to Rebekah Dillon (Riverview Emergency Center), one of our amazing nurses who was the recipient of our 8th Daisy Award. Rebekah goes above and beyond every day, and was nominated by her :: continue »

Love your Heart
January 30th 2012 - Throughout the month of February, Riverview will be offering a $99 Love your Heart comprehensive screening. The package includes a CT calcium heart scan, baseline EKG, vascular screening (PAD, carotid :: continue »

Riverview Medical Group Welcomes Dr. Powell
Dr. Jerry PowellJanuary 3rd 2012 - Riverview Medical Group is pleased to announce that Jerry Powell, MD, a board certified family practice physician, has joined the Riverview family. For over a decade, Dr. Powell has provided :: continue »

Riverview Reports No Medical Errors
November 29th 2011 - Riverview Hospital is one of just 7 hospitals statewide to report no medical errors. In a year when medical errors reached a new high nationwide, the focus on clinical excellence is paying off. Quality is often assumed. That is a mistake. Get the full story on WTHR from the link below. :: continue »

Healthline Blog: Maria Cline Is A Passionate, World-Class Oncology Nurse
November 17th 2011 - Maria Cline is an oncology nurse at Riverview Hospital. We asked her to write about what this type of nursing means to her and she delivered! Follow the link to our Healthlines blog and read what Maria :: continue »

Riverview Announces American Nurses Credentialing Center Pathway to Excellence® Designation
October 26th 2011 - Riverview Hospital is pleased to announce it has achieved Pathway to Excellence® designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).The Pathway to Excellence designation identifies the elements :: continue »

Mammograms Save Lives
October 4th 2011 - Annual mammograms save lives. Don’t believe it? Just ask Debbie Bowlby, mother of 4, grandmother and great grandmother. What she says about the importance of annual mammograms will change your mind. In :: continue »

Riverview Medical Group Welcomes new Physicians
August 3rd 2011 - When it comes to practicing medicine in Hamilton County, physicians have a number of options. A group of very talented physicians weighed their choices and decided on Riverview Medical Group. Riverview :: continue »

Congrats to our newest Daisy Award winner!
July 26th 2011 - Congratulations to Cathie Griffith - a nurse in the Surgery Center, winner of Riverview’s sixth Daisy Award! Cathie was nominated for the award by Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Russell Dilley and Riverview Surgery :: continue »

Prevent Skin Cancers - Lather Up!
July 7th 2011 - As we head out to enjoy the great outdoors this summer, be sure to protect your skin! Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States with more than two million people being diagnosed :: continue »

Bug Off
July 6th 2011 - The overabundance of spring rains have brought on an influx of mosquitos and other pesky insects. Be sure your family stays comfortable and safe this summer by following these helpful insect repellent :: continue »

Outdoor Aquatic Classes at Forest Park Pool
June 21st 2011 - Join Riverview Rehab & Fitness this summer at Forest Park Aquatic Center for three fun aquatic classes with the next session beginning July 11! Three classes will be offered: Aquatic Aerobics, Aqua :: continue »

Athletic Cardiac Screenings Offered During the Month of June
June 3rd 2011 - During the month of June, the Riverview Hospital Heart & Vascular Center will offer athletic cardiac screenings for junior and high school athletes. This non-invasive cardiovascular screening is designed :: continue »

Sleep Apnea Seminar Recap
June 2nd 2011 - Dr. Michael Levine recently led a Sleep Apnea seminar here at Riverview. He discussed many of the common symptoms of Sleep Apnea as well as treatment options. You can view the video recap here: :: continue »

Extended Hours Just for Mammograms
May 24th 2011 - Time for a mammogram?Take advantage of the Riverview Women's Center's extended hours just for mammograms on the following days: Thursday, June 9 until 8 p.m.Saturday, June 11, 8 to 11 a.m. Call 776-7247 :: continue »

New Noblesville Schools Wellness Clinic Coming in September
May 20th 2011 - Riverview Hospital and Community Health Network are partnering to provide an on-site primary care employee health center for Noblesville Schools. The Noblesville Schools Employee Health Center, slated :: continue »

Nurses going above and beyond!
May 12th 2011 - During National Nurses Week this year, we are so proud to recognize eight outstanding nurses who have gone above and beyond their normal duties to complete various levels of the ACE Program (Advancement :: continue »

Balloon Release to Celebrate the Life of Cancer Patients
May 9th 2011 - Join Riverview Hospital's Cancer Center for the National Cancer Survivors Day celebration on Sunday, June 5 from 1 to 3 pm. An ice cream social will feature treats from Alexanders on the Square.The event :: continue »

And the Daisy Award goes to...
May 5th 2011 - We have another “Daisy” to congratulate…Kristin Henry, RN, a nurse in the Surgery Unit here at Riverview.The Daisy Award was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes as a way to honor nurses who :: continue »

Having Sinus Issues? Our Sinus Center Can Help!
Dr. Bichey will present a free sinus seminar on May 12 at 6 p.m.May 2nd 2011 - Sinusitis (also called rhinosinusitis) affects 37 million people each year, making it one of the most common health problems in the U.S. Here in the Midwest, as many as one in five people have complaints :: continue »

Riverview Rehab & Fitness - Carmel Welcomes Divya Narayanan, MDT, PT
Divya NarayananMay 2nd 2011 - Divya Narayanan is the newest addition to the physical therapists at Riverview Rehab & Fitness - Carmel. With more than twelve years of experience, Divya has proficiency in the treatment of a variety of :: continue »

$49 Heart Scan
March 21st 2011 - The $49 Heart Scan offer has been extended! You still have time to find out to what shape your heart is in using our newest test – a CT Heart Scan!A CT Heart Scan helps to identify patients who have “hidden” :: continue »

Riverview Introduces Park Prescriptions
March 18th 2011 - Riverview physicians will be going a step further to foster healthy lifestyles intheir patients in the form ofPark Prescriptions. Park Prescriptions will be given to patients in order to help prevent, :: continue »

Carolyn Johns Named Women of Vision Impact Award Winner
March 10th 2011 - Carolyn Johns is a treasure and inspiration to all of us at Riverview Hospital. That's why we are so pleased to announce that she is the recipient of this year's Women of Vision Impact Award. Carolyn will :: continue »

Riverview Welcomes Dr. Ty and Dr. Ravindra
Techsin Ty, MD and Baikadi Ravindra, MDFebruary 22nd 2011 - Riverview Hospital is pleased to welcome two new internal medicine physicians, Dr. Techsin Ty and Dr. Baikadi Ravindra. Dr. Ty is a graduate of California State University in Fresno and the Medical College :: continue »

A Legacy of Excellence
Cecelia Walczak and Tara DaegeFebruary 15th 2011 - Life is best when it is lived with enthusiasm as well as compassion. Michael Walczak, a 63-year-old loving father of two and successful businessman, had this mantra down pat. When he succumbed to stomach :: continue »

Hip to It!
Dr. Jeffrey Ginther performs the  Anterior Supine Intermuscular hip replacement procedure at Riverview Hospital.February 10th 2011 - Sally Crow loves life, but the vibrant retired Noblesville school teacher was beginning to slow down and take it easy on her favorite activities such as golfing, volunteering, walking and dancing. After :: continue »

Colon Cancer – a simple screening can save your life!
Samuel Heiser, MDFebruary 4th 2011 - Colon cancer is a silent killer. Some cancers, such as thyroid, skin or breast cancer develop where one can see or feel them and seek treatment while the cancer is still at an early stage. Colon cancer, :: continue »

Know your stats with Riverview’s CT Heart Scan
January 25th 2011 - Throughout the month of February, Riverview Hospital will be offering $49 Heart Scans to help you find out what shape your heart is in using our newest test – a CT Heart Scan. A CT Heart Scan helps to :: continue »

Oncology Rehab & Fitness Program
January 19th 2011 - The Oncology Rehab & Fitness program was developed in collaboration with the Riverview Cancer Center and was designed to enhance the quality of life of patients who are suffering from the debilitating :: continue »

Understanding Your Thyroid
H.N. Nagaraja, M.DJanuary 12th 2011 - By: H.N. Nagaraja, M.D.Understanding exactly how a thyroid functions can be somewhat complex. We’ve heard of over-active and under-active thyroids, but what does it all mean?The thyroid is a small, :: continue »

Riverview Receives Gold Award for Quality Care
Riverview Hospital has received an American College of Cardiology Foundation’s NCDR® ACTION Registry®–GWTG Gold Performance Achievement Award for 2010 – one of only 135 hospitals nationwide to do so. :: continue »

Patient Navigator Added to Riverview Cancer Center
Riverview Cancer Center's patient navigator, Lynn Alexander.January 3rd 2011 - When you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, moving through the care process can be complex and confusing. The Riverview Cancer Center has added a new support resource to help patients - a patient :: continue »

2011 Medical Staff Leadership Announced
December 28th 2010 - The Riverview Hospital Medical Staff has named its leadership for the 2011 calendar year. The executive committee includes Norman Mindrebo, MD (president), William Wunder, MD (vice president) and Eric :: continue »

HPV – 3 letters to know in women’s health
December 28th 2010 - HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a hot topic as we approach the beginning of a new decade in women’s health. HPV causes cervical cancer, which is diagnosed once every 47 minutes in the United States. HPV :: continue »

Relief is Closer than you Think
Dr. John WardDecember 14th 2010 - Are you seeking relief from pain? As you may know, you are not alone. Take John Gano for instance. Severe pain in his spine was keeping him from working and enjoying life.“I cannot visualize sitting :: continue »

Faster CT Equals Clearer Images
December 6th 2010 - The heart is a moving, beating organ. Arteries can appear blurry on standard CT images. The earliest signs of disease are often very tiny changes in vessel walls and linings. Riverview’s new 128 slice :: continue »

Riverview Welcomes Bidur Mukherjee Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
December 6th 2010 - Riverview Rehab & Fitness – Carmel welcomes Bidur Mukherjee, physical therapist. Mukherjee is board certified by the American Physical Therapy Association as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). :: continue »

Remember Riverview In Your End of Year Giving
November 18th 2010 - DONATE NOW Christmas night 2006, I was nestled all snug in my bed, while visions of sugar-plums danced in my head. Then, I received the call no one wants to receive. My Dad was being :: continue »

Riverview Hospital Physicians Recognized by Indianapolis Monthly
October 27th 2010 - Four Riverview physicians were recognized by their peers as Top Docs in Indianapolis Monthly magazine. This popular annual round up of the areas top physicians hits newsstands this week. Recognized for excellence are: Dawn Ayers, MD, Diabetes and Endocrinology Gregory Dedinsky, MD, Cardiothoracic Surgery Thomas Dugan, MD, Radiation Oncology Kathleen Miller, MD, Pediatrics :: continue »

Riverview Celebrates Priority Pink with B105.5
October 10th 2010 - Riverview Women's Center for Breast Care was a presenting sponsor of B105.5's Priority Pink initiative. Celebrating breast cancer survivors, Priority Pink is designed to raise awareness of breast cancer :: continue »

Polly Trainor, MD Adds Second Location for Patient Convenience
Polly Trainor, MDOctober 5th 2010 - Polly Trainor, MD, FACOG, a board certified OB/Gyn with Riverview Medical Group, has opened a second practice location. Beginning October 7, Dr. Trainor will see patients at the Riverview Medical Arts :: continue »

Riverview Hospital Recognized for Clinical Excellence
July 23rd 2010 - Riverview Hospital is one of five hospitals nationwide honored by the VHA Inc., a national health care network, for meeting or exceeding national performance standards for clinical care. The VHA award :: continue »

Bedside Medication Delivery
July 8th 2010 - Riverview Hospital and Walgreens have partnered to make it easier for patients to get their prescriptions filled before going home. The patient simply completes a form that our nursing staff faxes to Walgreens. :: continue »

Nagaraja Earns Certification
April 16th 2010 - Dr. H.N Nagaraja, an endocrinologist with Noblesville Diabetes and Endocrinology, was inducted as a Fellow by the American College of Endocrinology (ACE), the educational and scientific arm of the American :: continue »