Fighting Breast Cancer as a Team
When you meet Noblesville resident Abbey Hash, it’s immediately obvious she’s not easily shaken. Friendly and confident, she takes life as it comes at her, focusing on what she can control and letting go of the rest. It was this composed attitude that helped Abbey overcome one of the most challenging experiences of her life—fighting […]
What to Expect When Delivering at Riverview Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
To those who are delivering here soon at Riverview Health during the COVID-19 pandemic—take a deep breath. We know that there is a lot of uncertainty right now and you may be feeling anxious. Please rest assured that the Riverview Health maternity team is doing everything possible to ensure a healthy environment for your labor, […]
Overcoming Endometriosis with Robotics
After years of suffering from endometriosis, Cindy Gaines had tried everything to manage her symptoms. She was regularly struggling with painful cramping. Her active lifestyle was not what it had once been as she could no longer participate in activities she enjoyed. She had a surgery to remove her left ovary and fallopian tubes. She […]
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 […]
Do breast lumps always equal breast cancer? Dr. Samuel Heiser explains.
Is there anything more frightening than performing your monthly self-breast exam and discovering a lump in your breast? Fortunately, the vast majority of breast lumps, particularly those that develop before menopause, are not cancerous. All, however, need to be taken seriously. One in nine women will experience breast cancer, but most can be cured. Early […]
Better Breast Cancer Detection with 3D Mammography
According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, all women should begin yearly mammograms at age 40. Clinical breast exams should start even earlier at age 20. It’s important to keep up with these health screenings, as early detection is vital when it comes to any cancers. With 3D mammography, advanced technology is making […]
Self-Breast Exam: The Right Way
Knowing your body is one of the single best ways to stay healthy, since it allows you to recognize and address issues early, when they’re easier to treat. That’s why it’s so important to examine your breasts regularly and to do it correctly. Here’s how: 1: Look in the mirror Stand topless in front of […]
DEXA Bone Density Scans
It’s no secret that with age comes greater health risks, but this doesn’t mean you can’t live life to the fullest at an older age. The best way to stay healthy is to be in tune with your health and know what you’re up against. For women, osteoporosis is one of those diseases that becomes […]
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 […]
#MyFocus: Get to Know Holly Storm, DO
Meet Holly Storm, DO, an OB/GYN physician with Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN who believes the best patient care for women is achieved when they are empowered and can advocate for themselves. Dr. Storm strives to build a genuine relationship with each of her patients through education, collaboration and listening to their needs. She treats every […]