http://www.riverview.org Riverview Hospital - News en-us http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Dr-Norman-Mindrebo-Joins-Riverv 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 both orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine.He... Riverview Hospital 2012-02-14 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=ChickfilA-Raises-Funds-for-Rive 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 with wigs and post-mastectomy garme... Riverview Hospital 2012-02-07 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Congrats-to-our-Daisy-Award-Win 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 co-workers for proactive commitment to patient safety... Riverview Hospital 2012-02-06 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Love-your-Heart 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 and AAA), consultation with a cardiac nurse and ... Riverview Hospital 2012-01-30 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Riverview-Medical-Group-Welcome0 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 exceptional care to patients in t... Riverview Hospital 2012-01-03 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Riverview-Reports-No-Medical-Er 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... Riverview Hospital 2011-11-29 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Healthline-Blog-Maria-Cline-Is- 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 has to say.... Riverview Hospital 2011-11-17 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Riverview-Announces-American-Nu 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 of work environments where nurses can flourish. T... Riverview Hospital 2011-10-26 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Mammograms-Save-Lives Annual mammograms save lives. Dont 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 2007, Debbie went to the Riverview Womens Center fo... Riverview Hospital 2011-10-04 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Riverview-Medical-Group-Welcome 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 Medical Group is excited to announce t... Riverview Hospital 2011-08-03 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Congrats-to-our-newest-Daisy-Aw Congratulations to Cathie Griffith - a nurse in the Surgery Center, winner of Riverviews sixth Daisy Award! Cathie was nominated for the award by Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Russell Dilley and Riverview Surgery Center Manager, Amy Roth. Cathie was recogniz... Riverview Hospital 2011-07-26 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Prevent-Skin-Cancers-Lather-Up 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 each year. However, it is also one of the most... Riverview Hospital 2011-07-07 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Bug-Off 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 tips: Insect repellents containing DEET should ... Riverview Hospital 2011-07-06 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Outdoor-Aquatic-Classes-at-Fore Join Riverview Rehab andamp; 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 Zumba and Aqua Tots. Visit our "Classes" page for mor... Riverview Hospital 2011-06-21 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Athletic-Cardiac-Screenings-Off During the month of June, the Riverview Hospital Heart and Vascular Center will offer athletic cardiac screenings for junior and high school athletes. This non-invasive cardiovascular screening is designed to evaluate the potential risk of sudden death fr... Riverview Hospital 2011-06-03 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Sleep-Apnea-Seminar-Recap 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: ... Riverview Hospital 2011-06-02 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Extended-Hours-Just-for-Mammogr 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 to schedule an appointment.... Riverview Hospital 2011-05-24 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=New-Noblesville-Schools-Wellnes 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 to open in early September, will be in vacant space in... Riverview Hospital 2011-05-20 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Nurses-going-above-and-beyond 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 of Clinical Excellence) at Riverview. Participation ... Riverview Hospital 2011-05-12 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Balloon-Release-to-Celebrate-th 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 will be held in the Healing Garden, just outside th... Riverview Hospital 2011-05-09 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=And-the-Daisy-Award-goes-to We have another Daisy to congratulateKristin 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 go above and beyond the call of duty. The Daisy award ... Riverview Hospital 2011-05-05 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Having-Sinus-Issues-You-Need-th 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 of chronic Sinusitis. Riverview Sinus Center is g... Riverview Hospital 2011-05-02 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Riverview-Rehab-Fitness-Carmel- Divya Narayanan is the newest addition to the physical therapists at Riverview Rehab and Fitness - Carmel. With more than twelve years of experience, Divya has proficiency in the treatment of a variety of orthopedic diagnoses and specializes in Women's He... Riverview Hospital 2011-05-02 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=49-Heart-Scan- 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 cardiovascular risks due to the formation... Riverview Hospital 2011-03-21 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Riverview-Introduces-Park-Presc Riverview physicians will be going a step further to foster healthy lifestyles in their patients in the form of Park Prescriptions. Park Prescriptions will be given to patients in order to help prevent, reduce or eliminate conditions r... Riverview Hospital 2011-03-18 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Carolyn-Johns-Named-Women-of-Vi 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 officially be recognized at the annual Women of Vi... Riverview Hospital 2011-03-10 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Riverview-Welcomes-Dr-Ty-and-Dr 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 of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. he i... Riverview Hospital 2011-02-22 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=A-Legacy-of-Excellence 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 cancer in December of 2009, there was never a quest... Riverview Hospital 2011-02-15 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Hip-to-It- 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 some encouragement from friends, Sally took the step... Riverview Hospital 2011-02-10 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Colon-Cancer-a-simple-screening 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, however, grows deep in the body where it is not seen... Riverview Hospital 2011-02-04 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Know-your-stats-with-Riverviews 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 identify patients who have hidden cardiovascular ris... Riverview Hospital 2011-01-25 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Oncology-Rehab-Fitness-Program The Oncology Rehab andamp; 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 side effects of surgery, chemotherapy or radiation... Riverview Hospital 2011-01-19 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Understanding-Your-Thyroid- By: H.N. Nagaraja, M.D.Understanding exactly how a thyroid functions can be somewhat complex. Weve heard of over-active and under-active thyroids, but what does it all mean?The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the fron... Riverview Hospital 2011-01-12 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Riverview-Received-Gold-Award-f Riverview Hospital has received an American College of Cardiology Foundations NCDR ACTION RegistryGWTG Gold Performance Achievement Award for 2010 one of only 135 hospitals nationwide to do so. The award recognizes Riverview Hospital's commit... Riverview Hospital 2011-01-11 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Patient-Navigator-Added-to-Rive 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 navigator for those who are diagnosed w... Riverview Hospital 2011-01-03 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=2011-Medical-Staff-Leadership-A 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 Marcotte, MD (secretary/treasurer).In addition, ... Riverview Hospital 2010-12-28 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=HPV-3-letters-to-know-in-womens HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a hot topic as we approach the beginning of a new decade in womens health. HPV causes cervical cancer, which is diagnosed once every 47 minutes in the United States. HPV is a very common virus, infecting up t... Riverview Hospital 2010-12-28 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Relief-is-Closer-than-you-Think 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 at home, that is why the health of my back is s... Riverview Hospital 2010-12-14 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Faster-CT-Equals-Clearer-Images 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. Riverviews new 128 slice CT is helping to detect these and other issues, ens... Riverview Hospital 2010-12-06 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Riverview-Welcomes-Bidur-Mukher Riverview Rehab and Fitness Carmel welcomes Bidur Mukherjee, physical therapist. Mukherjee is board certified by the American Physical Therapy Association as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). To obtain board certification, candidates must demonst... Riverview Hospital 2010-12-06 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Remember-Riverview-In-Your-End- 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 rushed to Riverview and I needed to come ... Riverview Hospital 2010-11-18 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Riverview-Hospital-Physicians-R 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, ... Riverview Hospital 2010-10-27 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Riverview-Celebrates-Priority-P 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 and the importance of mammograms. We ... Riverview Hospital 2010-10-10 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Polly-Trainor-MD-Adds-Second-Lo 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 building, 14540 Prairie Lakes Drive in Noblesvil... Riverview Hospital 2010-10-05 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Riverview-Hospital-Recognized-f 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 is the highest level of recognition bestowed by VHA... Riverview Hospital 2010-07-23 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Sed-id-libero-vel-lacus-sceleri 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. Walgreens then delivers the medication(s) to... Riverview Hospital 2010-07-08 http://www.riverview.org/rssnews.php?nid=Phasellus-eu-felis-lectus-quis- 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 Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE). ... Riverview Hospital 2010-04-16