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, […]
Eating Healthy at Home: Tips to Feed Your Family While Social Distancing
By Brittany Nelson, Corporate Wellness Supervisor Cooking for your family can be challenging on a good day, let alone while social distancing. While your trips to the grocery store may be fewer and far between, here are some tips to help keep your family nourished and happy at mealtime. Dispose of old food to make […]
#MyFocus: Thinking BIG & LOUD
It was a beautiful summer day out on the lake in 2018. Noblesville resident Steve Breitwieser was on his boat with his friends, ready to water ski. He jumped into the water and positioned himself on his skis, grabbed the rope and gave the cue to the driver that he was ready. The boat accelerated, […]
#MyFocus: Made for Medicine
It’s not very often a child decides their future career at 6 years old. Many children aspire to be a police officer, a firefighter or a doctor – but change their minds as they get older. And many young adults set off for college with a career path in mind – only to change their […]
This App Could Save Your Life
Imagine you’re out shopping with family when your loved one is suddenly unconscious and needing life-saving measures. You call 9-1-1 and wait while time feels like it’s standing still. Then, a person comes running up and starts performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) until the emergency medical services (EMS) personnel show up. Where did this person come […]
#MyFocus: Getting Back in the Game
When you first meet 15-year-old Dani Joseph, your first impression would most likely be that she is mild-mannered and sweet. Soft-spoken with a contagious smile, what the teenager doesn’t immediately reveal is how tough she is or the level of determination she has for her craft—playing soccer. Dani is a sophomore at Fishers High School […]
Detecting Cancer With the Most Accurate Mammogram
Sarah Ochs Riverview Health women’s center supervisor While getting an annual mammogram is certainly not the most pleasant experience for a woman, it’s a necessary one. One woman in eight will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime, and 80 percent of those diagnosed have no family history. While there is no definitive research […]
#MyFocus: Just Keep Moving
Noblesville resident James D. Anderson (JD) is a proud band parent. His son, Connor, is a percussionist in the Noblesville High School band. Someone who loves being involved with his community, JD volunteers to help build props for the band’s halftime shows. It’s something he loves doing and continues to do—even after a traumatic accident […]
A Simple Scan Can Save a Life
Laura and Jack Everling made a plan to get a heart scan together when they both turned 50. They both had a family history of heart problems, so they thought it was best to err on the side of caution. They never dreamed the scans would turn into a lifesaving decision. The heart scans were […]
A Pup with a Purpose: Riverview Health’s Therapy Dog
Lucy is a two-year-old black lab who enjoys playing, eating treats and taking naps just like any pup, but what makes her special is her ability to help those in need as a therapy dog. Lucy’s owner, Sandy Goff, and her husband have always had black labs. After losing one of them a couple years […]