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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]