Eyes of Kindness
Kim Hogge pulls her sketchbooks out of her bag and opens them to display the work inside. The sketches start simple—the outline of a face with nothing more than eyes, a nose and a mouth. Some of the drawings are even a little sloppy, while others more precise. But as you flip through the sketchbook, […]
Bringing more ER & Urgent Care to Hamilton County
Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, Riverview Health Emergency Room & Urgent Care—Carmel opened later than expected. But despite the delay, the location is now open, and we are proud to offer this new, convenient model of care to residents of Carmel and the surrounding areas. The Riverview Health Emergency Room & Urgent Care facilities have […]
Hanging Up Her Hat After 32 Years of Volunteer Work
Although common items people look for in a hospital gift shop likely include flowers, cards and candy, it was the clothes, jewelry and people that initially gave Carolyn Johns a reason to visit. Carolyn describes herself as a fashion-lover who enjoys helping others. So, she was naturally drawn to volunteering at hospital gift shops throughout […]
Tips for Returning from Maternity Leave
First, when you’re pregnant, it’s important to start thinking about when to tell your supervisor the exciting news. Although it’s completely up to you, supervisors may feel more prepared if you speak to them prior to telling your team. Once you’ve discussed your pregnancy with your supervisor, it’s time to understand your maternity leave options. […]
Returning to Work After A Baby
Welcoming a new baby can trigger a rollercoaster of emotions. A newborn means making changes to life as you know it and adjusting to a new normal. No matter how prepared you are, you might find adapting to your new life can bring challenges. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN Valerie […]
Finishing Strong
Camron Knott was nervous. He’d had a bumpy senior year—first, there was the concussion he suffered during football in the fall of 2019, and then a serious sprain to his left ankle during basketball season. After recovering from the ankle injury, he was about to get back in the game again. His coach gave him […]
#MyFocus: Get to Know Dr. Scott Smith
Meet Scott Smith, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician at Riverview Health Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Westfield. Dr. Smith joined Riverview Health in 2019 and is fellowship-trained in sports medicine. His clinical interests include arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and knee, orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. To get to […]
#MyFocus: Get to Know Dr. Andrew Malin
Meet Andrew Malin, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Riverview Health Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Dr. Malin joined the Riverview Health team in August 2020, and practices at Riverview Health Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Noblesville. Dr. Malin is a fellowship-trained hip and knee specialist, performing a high volume of minimally invasive hip replacement, […]
My COVID-19 Journey
By Carol Stookey My COVID-19 journey began in late March and consisted of a 62-day hospital stay and 21 days on a ventilator. I believe I contracted COVID-19 at an assisted living facility where I work at as an assistant activities director. I began to notice that I was exhausted, and my husband took me […]
Overcoming Knee Pain at Riverview Health
John Cook had tried everything for his knee pain—injections, CBD oil—you name it. Injections offered him some relief, but not much. CBD oil didn’t help at all. After five years of dealing with significant arthritis and pain, John had had enough and was ready to look at surgical options. When a friend told John about […]