Combining a Calling and a Passion: Using Art in the Operating Room
Joshua Tieman, MD, always knew he wanted to pursue higher education. A talented student with an eye for art, he was drawn to medicine but wasn’t sure which direction life would take him. However, while serving on a two-year religious mission in Guatemala, the decision to pursue medicine was solidified for him. In the high […]
Riverview Health Offers the Latest in da Vinci® Surgery
Robotic arms, 3D high-definition views and a surgeon operating from across the OR; while these features may sound futuristic, the addition of a da Vinci surgical system—the da Vinci Xi—at Riverview Health in Noblesville has made this technology a reality to patients. During a da Vinci robotic surgery, the surgeon operates from a specialized surgical […]
Not Your Average Heart Attack
As owners of a small farm in eastern Indiana, John and Sharon Marcotte are no strangers to hard work. Growing crops and raising cattle and other animals made them completely self-sufficient for many years. However, in the last couple of years, they cut back and slowed down as Sharon fought and survived breast cancer in […]
Overcoming Hip Pain to Serve Our Community
Laura Krieg, 54, walks steadily across the lawn of the historic Noblesville courthouse. It’s a beautiful day—and until recently—a walk this long would have caused her excruciating pain. Laura is a deputy with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and has served at the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center since 2004. While on the job, […]
Overcoming COVID-19, a Stroke and Cancer: Janeen’s Story
If you’ve visited the maternity unit at Riverview Health, there is a strong chance you’ve encountered Janeen Wuwert’s smiling face. Janeen has been a unit secretary at Riverview Health for nine years. She says what she loves most about her job is meeting all the patients, family and friends who come through the door. Janeen […]
Meet Orthopedic Surgeon Heather Williams, MD
Heather Williams, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Riverview Health Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Westfield. Dr. Williams is fellowship-trained in hand and microvascular surgery. She specializes in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis of the hand and wrist, trigger finger and fracture care. Dr. Williams enjoys getting to know her patients and […]