When Art Meets Surgery: Introducing Dr. Joshua Tieman
Joshua Tieman, MD, knew plastic surgery was his calling when he began medical school. A creative individual, Dr. Tieman wanted to pursue a surgical specialty that would allow him to incorporate his artistic side. Plastic surgery seemed like the perfect fit, and his decision was solidified after he witnessed his first plastic surgery case in […]
A Comeback Story: Gaining Strength With Physical Therapy
High school senior Jada Propst is a busy teenager. She has a variety of hobbies, which range from reading and writing to show choir and baking. She’s also an athlete and has been swimming competitively for seven years. Like many other students, Jada’s high school journey was altered because of COVID-19. At the onset of […]
When the Doctor Becomes the Patient
Riverview Health anesthesiologist, Michael Louthan, MD, hopped into his truck and shut the door. It had been a busy day at work, and he was ready to relax. He started the truck, left the hospital parking lot and began his route home. The drive was one he had been making to and from Riverview Health […]
Pregnancy and Birth During COVID-19: How to Prepare
While pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic is full of unknowns, there are many things you can do to help protect yourself and your infant. Here are some tips from the Riverview Health OB/GYN physicians and hospitalists to help keep your growing family safe. Stay up-to-date on the latest Riverview Health COVID-19 Visitor Information >> Before […]
Tips for a Successful Maternity Leave
Maternity leave is a special time for new and experienced mothers. While bonding with your baby is rewarding and exciting—maternity leave is also hard work. Many mothers find this time challenging as they learn to balance their responsibilities while also getting to know their infant. Below are some tips to help you enjoy this special […]
Get to Know a Few of Our Women’s Health Providers
Whether you’re playing catch-up with work emails or playing catch with your kids, we understand it can be hard to make health a priority. The team at Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN understands that each woman’s health needs and life circumstances are unique. By taking a personalized approach, our physicians work with each patient to help […]
Ask the Expert: Do You Have a True Penicillin Allergy?
Most patients who think they have a penicillin allergy aren’t truly allergic. In fact, research concludes that 90 percent of people who think they have an allergy to penicillin actually don’t, and 50 percent of “allergies” represent side effects or intolerances to penicillin, like nausea, vomiting and a headache. Here are some key points about […]
Finding Comfort in the Courtney Cox Cole Infusion Center
Kenyatte Sims-Hall is a hard-working mother of three and the wife of a soldier. Despite having her hands full, she’s always been on top of her health. “I get check-ups and normal preventive care,” Kenyatte said, “But nothing has ever been wrong.” In early 2019, Kenyatte started to experience a prolonged cough, accompanied by heartburn. […]
Making a Difference One Shot at a Time
Janet Durr, a nurse of 35 years, knew she needed to volunteer at the COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Riverview Health. She felt it was time to do her part to help the community during a difficult time. When COVID-19 became prevalent in Indiana, it presented a new challenge to Janet’s nursing career––constant uncertainty. Because of […]
A Living Miracle
Laurie Coppess shouldn’t be alive, she says. After battling breast cancer and recovering from a stroke more than a decade ago, she thought her health problems were behind her. But in early August last year, she was alone at a friend’s house when she started feeling symptoms of what she thought might be a heat […]