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 […]
The Importance of Hydration
By Debbie Dorsch, PT/ATC Whether you are a weekend warrior, serious athlete or always on the go; it is important to stay hydrated. Summer is in full swing and as the temperatures and humidity rise, hydration is an important component to your health. The human body is comprised of 60-70% water and nearly all of […]
#MyFocus: A Deeper Look at What Drives This Surgeon
Some physicians go where their expertise is needed. Others focus on becoming an expert in the needs of the community where they practice. Samuel Heiser MD, has been doing the latter during the past 27 years he has practiced medicine at Riverview Health. A general surgeon with a special interest in breast cancer patients, Dr. […]
Riverview Health Foundation Grateful Patient
Give them something to remember you by. This was Ralph Feuerstein’s motto. Whether it’s a waitress at a restaurant or doctor at an appointment, Ralph believed it was the interactions you had with people that could make any experience positive and memorable—even when facing a terminal prognosis. At the age of 74, Ralph was diagnosed […]
A Snapshot of Riverview Health Foundation
Year established: 1976 Address: 395 Westfield Road, Noblesville, IN 46060 Phone: 317.776.7317 Mission and Vision Riverview Health Foundation creates meaningful charitable opportunities in support of Riverview Health to advance the community’s health and quality of life now and in the future. Our donors are partners in […]
Expecting the Unexpected
For Ryan and Lauren Cole, having a baby was always a part of their plan. So, not too long after getting married in October 2017, they found out their new family of two would soon grow to three. While the journey to pregnancy can be a long one for some couples, Ryan and Lauren became […]
Beating the Odds and Learning to Walk Again
Sheila Dunn is one of those rare individuals with an unbreakable spirit—and a cancer diagnosis wasn’t going to change that. In June of 2016, Sheila began having back pain. After numerous doctors’ visits she still didn’t have answers, but she knew the pain she was experiencing wasn’t normal. By September of 2016, her back had […]
#MyFocus: A Journey to a Career in Neuropsychology
Growing up, Dr. Nathan Parmer wasn’t always certain about his career path, but one thing he did know was that he was always interested in what made people “tick”.. Originally from the south side of Indianapolis, Dr. Parmer attended Wabash College to study English and play football. As the first member of his immediate family […]
Reading Without Words: 5 Tips to Engage Children With Books
Shared book reading with children is invaluable. Research suggests that shared reading at six months can improve language development and is predictive of future reading activities. These are 5 tips to help enhance reading time with your little ones. Here’s a hint…you don’t always have to read the words! Talk About the Pictures […]
Going Down the Wrong Pipe – Am I Swallowing Right?
You’ve probably heard, ‘I’m okay, it just went down the wrong pipe,’ paired with coughing for the next few minutes. All of us have difficulty swallowing once in a while, but how do you know if your swallowing is appropriate or not? And why does it matter if you’re swallowing accurately? Keep reading to find […]