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. What was at first a precautionary measure, turned into a lifesaving decision. When Laura and Jack came in for their heart scans they were anxiously awaiting their trip to Florida for Spring Break. “We made a plan […]
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 […]
The Importance of Hydration
By Debbie Dorsch, PT/ATC Whether you are a weekend warrior, serious athlete or always on the go; it is important to stay hydrated. Summer is in full swing and as the temperatures and humidity rise, hydration is an important component to your health. The human body is comprised of 60-70% water and nearly all of […]
#MyFocus: A Deeper Look at What Drives This Surgeon
Some physicians go where their expertise is needed. Others focus on becoming an expert in the needs of the community where they practice. Samuel Heiser MD, has been doing the latter during the past 27 years he has practiced medicine at Riverview Health. A general surgeon with a special interest in breast cancer patients, Dr. […]
Getting a Bump Start on Your Pregnancy
By Theresa Holland, Manager Maternity Programs and Services For some women, pregnancy and baby care may seem instinctive, and for others, it might as well be rocket science. If you fall into the latter category, don’t fret. There are plenty of resources through the maternity services at Riverview Health to help you feel less overwhelmed. Our […]
Riverview Health Foundation Grateful Patient
Give them something to remember you by. This was Ralph Feuerstein’s motto. Whether it’s a waitress at a restaurant or doctor at an appointment, Ralph believed it was the interactions you had with people that could make any experience positive and memorable—even when facing a terminal prognosis. At the age of 74, Ralph was diagnosed […]
ER or Urgent Care?
Medical issues often strike without warning and at the most inconvenient times. A mysterious rash develops on your baby over the weekend; you cut your hand chopping vegetables for dinner; your spouse wakes up in the middle of the night with a sharp pain in the abdomen. When faced with these situations, it’s common to […]
A Snapshot of Riverview Health Foundation
Year established: 1976 Address: 395 Westfield Road, Noblesville, IN 46060 Phone: 317.776.7317 Mission and Vision Riverview Health Foundation creates meaningful charitable opportunities in support of Riverview Health to advance the community’s health and quality of life now and in the future. Our donors are partners in […]
Expecting the Unexpected
For Ryan and Lauren Cole, having a baby was always a part of their plan. So, not too long after getting married in October 2017, they found out their new family of two would soon grow to three. While the journey to pregnancy can be a long one for some couples, Ryan and Lauren became […]
Beating the Odds and Learning to Walk Again
Sheila Dunn is one of those rare individuals with an unbreakable spirit—and a cancer diagnosis wasn’t going to change that. In June of 2016, Sheila began having back pain. After numerous doctors’ visits she still didn’t have answers, but she knew the pain she was experiencing wasn’t normal. By September of 2016, her back had […]