Life After Loss
The images from Kindsey and Lynn Niehues’ recent family photoshoot show all smiles and a loving family. It all looks effortless. About nine months ago, their newest addition, Justin, rounded out their family by making a big brother and sister out of 3-year-old Derek and 6-year-old Bridgette. But over the course of one year, the […]
Pat’s Story – Overcoming a Stroke with Speech and Occupational Therapy
Nov. 6, 2021 started off as a regular day for 76-year-old Carmel resident Pat Garcia. She was playing cards with friends and having a good time. But then, suddenly, she began to feel warm and felt off. Confused, Pat got up from the table, but quickly collapsed. Thankfully for Pat, her friends knew what they […]
Slowing the Progression of Parkinson’s Disease with LSVT BIG Therapy
“Research, research, research,” Ken Adkins repeated this over and over again. But it was just that, research, that put Ken on the right track to save his mobility, and ultimately, his life, following his diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease. Through his research, Ken discovered LSVT BIG therapy at Riverview Health Rehab & Fitness. Parkinson’s disease affects […]
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 […]
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 […]
Overcoming Chronic Pain with Technology
For most, pain is something that can be dealt with by taking an occasional over-the-counter medication. But for others, treatment of chronic pain can become a complex issue—taking a toll both physically and emotionally. Unfortunately, this was the case for Angie Purcell. Angie has lived in Hamilton County for over 30 years. She loves spending […]
Just Above the Waves
Charismatic. Type-A. Determined. Sharon Marcotte is a self-starter who loves to be on the go. She can often be found traveling with her husband of 54 years, John, in their motorhome. Her world stopped, however, in June 2019 when she discovered a marble-sized lump in her left breast. Sharon was a nurse for 50 years, […]