Get to Know Our CEO
Where did you grow up and where do you live now? I grew up in Columbus, Ind. and currently live in Westfield. I’ve lived all over Indiana during my career and education. Who’s in your family? My wife, Tonya, and I celebrated our 11th anniversary this year. We have a son, George (10), and a […]
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 […]
A Tall Order: Beating Breast Cancer and Lymphedema
Shannon Watson’s phone began to ring. As a Riverview Health employee herself, she quickly recognized the number as her doctor’s office. Shannon excused herself from her desk to take the call in private. During the call Shannon got the news she had been fearing—she had breast cancer. Once back at her desk, the severity of […]
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 […]
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: Beating the Odds and COVID-19
The Riverview Health emergency room lobby erupted into applause as 91-year-old Gerald Hyndman appeared. His acute rehab team rolled his wheelchair down the long hallway, clapping and smiling behind their surgical masks. At the end of the hallway, Gerald’s family waited to greet him. When they said their goodbyes and brought him to the hospital […]
Riverview Health Expands Throughout Hamilton County
When medical issues arise, they are often hard to diagnose. Trying to decide whether symptoms warrant urgent or emergency care can waste valuable time and money. However, citizens of Hamilton County are no longer faced with this challenge. Instead, they can leave the decision to the professionals in their neighborhood at the new Riverview Health […]
This App Could Save Your Life
Imagine you’re out shopping with family when your loved one is suddenly unconscious and needing life-saving measures. You call 9-1-1 and wait while time feels like it’s standing still. Then, a person comes running up and starts performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) until the emergency medical services (EMS) personnel show up. Where did this person come […]
A Pup with a Purpose: Riverview Health’s Therapy Dog
Lucy is a two-year-old black lab who enjoys playing, eating treats and taking naps just like any pup, but what makes her special is her ability to help those in need as a therapy dog. Lucy’s owner, Sandy Goff, and her husband have always had black labs. After losing one of them a couple years […]