Using Spinal Cord Stimulation to Fight Pain: Bill’s Story
Helping people is what Bill Chaulk does. At 67, he is now retired, but still volunteers his time at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Center where twice a month he takes a team to minister and perform worship concerts. Prior to retirement, Bill worked at the same location for ten years as an education coordinator […]
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, […]
Honoring a Long-time Volunteer
Riverview Health Board of Trustees announced the renaming of the Riverview Health Gift Shop to Carolyn’s Corner Gift Shop in honor and memory of long-time volunteer Carolyn Johns. Carolyn passed away on March 10, 2022. Board members felt it only appropriate to rename the Gift Shop in her honor and in recognition of her dedication […]
Making Improvements Through Fundraising
Earlier this year, Riverview Health Auxiliary generously gifted $50,000 to help purchase 16 new bassinets for the Riverview Health maternity unit, which are replaced every 10 years. This gift, along with a grant awarded by the Women of Vision Giving Club and gifts received at the 2022 Women of Vision Luncheon, went toward purchasing the […]
Get to Know Plastic Surgery Nurse Injector Lauren Hooton
For many people, the thought of a needle coming near their face can seem pretty scary. But with kind blue eyes and a skilled hand, Lauren Hooton, RN, BSN, puts her patients at ease. Lauren, an aesthetic nurse injector with Riverview Health Physicians Plastic Surgery, has honed her skills under the expertise of Riverview Health […]
Meet Aaron Nelson, DO, and Kara Lutes, CNP—Riverview Health Pain Management Center Providers
At Riverview Health Pain Management Center in Westfield, patients receive cutting edge treatment in an empathetic and caring environment. By working as a team, Dr. Nelson and Kara collaborate on patient care and see patients quickly so they can overcome pain and live their lives to the fullest. Aaron Nelson, DO Specialties: Injections, neuroablation, radio […]
A Career of Care: Joyce Wood’s Story
When Joyce Wood was in the fourth grade, she knew she wanted to be a nurse. She never wavered in her goal, and after a 43-year career in nursing, she has never looked back or regretted that decision. After 32 years with Riverview Health—the past 18 as vice president of organizational improvement and chief nursing […]
Getting the Most Out of Your Medications
Prescription after prescription. As you age, you may feel like your list of medications gets longer with every visit to the doctor. But what if your medications were counteracting each other and you didn’t even know it? Or a prescription you have been taking for two years was only meant for short-term use, but you […]
Overcoming Endometriosis with Robotics
After years of suffering from endometriosis, Cindy Gaines had tried everything to manage her symptoms. She was regularly struggling with painful cramping. Her active lifestyle was not what it had once been as she could no longer participate in activities she enjoyed. She had a surgery to remove her left ovary and fallopian tubes. She […]
Four New Joints, One New Perspective
By Norman Mindrebo, MD Riverview Health Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine I’ve always been an active individual. Orthopedic surgeons typically have an aura of being active and strong, and I’ve always tried to set a good example for my patients. I’ve lifted weights for years, and I enjoy horseback riding and cycling with my wife, […]