Pregnancy and Birth During COVID-19: How to Prepare
While pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic is full of unknowns, there are many things you can do to help protect yourself and your infant. Here are some tips from the Riverview Health OB/GYN physicians and hospitalists to help keep your growing family safe. Stay up-to-date on the latest Riverview Health COVID-19 Visitor Information >> Before […]
What to Expect When Delivering at Riverview Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
To those who are delivering here soon at Riverview Health during the COVID-19 pandemic—take a deep breath. We know that there is a lot of uncertainty right now and you may be feeling anxious. Please rest assured that the Riverview Health maternity team is doing everything possible to ensure a healthy environment for your labor, […]
Tips for a Successful Maternity Leave
Maternity leave is a special time for new and experienced mothers. While bonding with your baby is rewarding and exciting—maternity leave is also hard work. Many mothers find this time challenging as they learn to balance their responsibilities while also getting to know their infant. Below are some tips to help you enjoy this special […]
#MyFocus: Get to Know Valencia Montgomery, PsyD.
Meet Valencia Montgomery, PsyD. Dr. Montgomery practices at Riverview Health Physicians Neuropsychology and specializes in the treatment of patients with dementia. As a new provider at Riverview Health, we decided to ask Dr. Montgomery a few questions to get to know her better. Q. What other career paths did you consider before you decided to […]
Get to Know a Few of Our Women’s Health Providers
Whether you’re playing catch-up with work emails or playing catch with your kids, we understand it can be hard to make health a priority. The team at Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN understands that each woman’s health needs and life circumstances are unique. By taking a personalized approach, our physicians work with each patient to help […]
Ask the Expert: Do You Have a True Penicillin Allergy?
Most patients who think they have a penicillin allergy aren’t truly allergic. In fact, research concludes that 90 percent of people who think they have an allergy to penicillin actually don’t, and 50 percent of “allergies” represent side effects or intolerances to penicillin, like nausea, vomiting and a headache. Here are some key points about […]
Finding Comfort in the Courtney Cox Cole Infusion Center
Kenyatte Sims-Hall is a hard-working mother of three and the wife of a soldier. Despite having her hands full, she’s always been on top of her health. “I get check-ups and normal preventive care,” Kenyatte said, “But nothing has ever been wrong.” In early 2019, Kenyatte started to experience a prolonged cough, accompanied by heartburn. […]
Making a Difference One Shot at a Time
Janet Durr, a nurse of 35 years, knew she needed to volunteer at the COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Riverview Health. She felt it was time to do her part to help the community during a difficult time. When COVID-19 became prevalent in Indiana, it presented a new challenge to Janet’s nursing career––constant uncertainty. Because of […]
A Living Miracle
Laurie Coppess shouldn’t be alive, she says. After battling breast cancer and recovering from a stroke more than a decade ago, she thought her health problems were behind her. But in early August last year, she was alone at a friend’s house when she started feeling symptoms of what she thought might be a heat […]
Easing Back into Exercising
Has it been a while since you’ve worked out? Has quarantine caused you to become more sedentary than normal? You’re ready to be active again, but after such a long hiatus from the gym, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed. How should you get back into an exercise routine? The staff at Riverview Health Rehab & Fitness […]