Go Red: Supporting Women’s Heart Health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women worldwide, but it’s often preventable with the right knowledge and lifestyle choices. Understanding the unique aspects of women’s heart health is crucial in reducing the risk of cardiovascular issues. The Significance of Red Each year, the vibrant color red takes center stage in a global […]
Empowering Women: The Impact of Education and Healthcare
Women’s Health Week is a national observance led by the Office on Women’s Health within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Celebrated each May beginning on Mother’s Day, this week, May 12th through May 18th, is dedicated to raising awareness about women’s health issues and encouraging women of all ages to make their health a priority. Empowering […]
Expanding Hernia Repair Capabilities at Riverview Health: An Advanced Approach
Are you struggling with heartburn that won’t go away? Experiencing pain while swallowing? Losing weight without explanation? You may be dealing with a hernia. While symptoms can range from mild discomfort to more noticeable pain, it’s essential to understand the signs and get the proper treatment before your health takes a turn for the worse. […]
National Nutritional Month – ‘Food Connect Us’
Celebrating National Nutritional Month: Fueling Your Body for a Healthier Future March is National Nutrition Month, a time to reflect on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this month is dedicated to promoting the role of nutrition in […]
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 […]
Meet Samer Kawak, MD
What Does a Colorectal Surgeon Treat?Colorectal surgeons treat a wide variety of issues starting with hemorrhoids and anal fissures, all the way to complex cancer care. Other issues treated by a colorectal surgeon include cysts, diverticulitis, Crohn’s Disease, ulcerative colitis, constipation, rectal prolapse, Lynch Syndrome, fecal incontinence, rectovaginal fistula and many more. Colorectal surgeons also […]
Avoid Colorectal Cancer: Get Screened
By Riverview Health Physicians About 1 in 20 Americans will develop colorectal cancer in his or her lifetime. Although men are at greater risk than women, screening is one of the best ways to make sure that you don’t become one of the statistics. Finding and removing precancerous growths, or polyps, and early stage colorectal […]
Advancements in the Operating Room
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons estimates knee replacement surgeries are expected to increase a staggering 180% between now and 2030 in the United States. To ensure that patients in Hamilton County who are at risk for osteoarthritis and may need surgical intervention are receiving the best care possible, Riverview Health continually introduces the latest […]
We Are Riverview Health: Lori
“I have been at Riverview Health for 32 years! I like that Riverview Health feels like a community, and we treat each other like family. This is a facility that offers cutting-edge care while retaining a small-town feel. I came here to be closer to home and work the day shift; however, I have stayed […]
We Are Riverview Health: Bonnie
“I have been an associate in the Food and Nutrition department at Riverview Health since 2018. I previously worked at another local health system but chose Riverview Health because I live in Noblesville and I value its more family-oriented nature. I love working in this customer-oriented system because it allows me to connect to my […]