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Life After Loss

Life After Loss

Published by Riverview Health on October 3, 2022

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 […]

Posted in Maternity, Patient Story, Riverviews, Women's Health | Tagged maternity, OB, OB/GYN, obstetrics, Riverviews, women's health
Do breast lumps always equal breast cancer? Dr. Samuel Heiser explains.

Do breast lumps always equal breast cancer? Dr. Samuel Heiser explains.

Published by Riverview Health on October 3, 2022

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 […]

Posted in Cancer, Disease Management, Women's Health | Tagged breast cancer, breast care
Better Breast Cancer Detection with 3D Mammography

Better Breast Cancer Detection with 3D Mammography

Published by Riverview Health on October 3, 2022

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 […]

Posted in Cancer, Women's Health | Tagged breast cancer, breast care, Breast Health
Pat’s Story – Overcoming a Stroke with Speech and Occupational Therapy

Pat’s Story – Overcoming a Stroke with Speech and Occupational Therapy

Published by Riverview Health on September 29, 2022

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 […]

Posted in Patient Story, Rehabilitation | Tagged occupational therapy, rehab, rehab & fitness, rehabilitation, speech therapy, stroke, therapy
Self-Breast Exam: The Right Way

Self-Breast Exam: The Right Way

Published by Riverview Health on September 28, 2022

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 […]

Posted in Women's Health | Tagged breast cancer, breast care, Breast exam, Breast Health, gyn, gynecology, OB/GYN
osteoporosis

DEXA Bone Density Scans

Published by Riverview Health on May 12, 2022

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 […]

Posted in Menopause, orthopedics, Wellness, Women's Health | Tagged bone density, bones, dexa, menopause, orthopedics, radiology, womens health
Slowing the Progression of Parkinson’s Disease with LSVT BIG Therapy

Slowing the Progression of Parkinson’s Disease with LSVT BIG Therapy

Published by Riverview Health on April 29, 2022

“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 […]

Posted in Patient Story, Rehabilitation | Tagged LSVT BIG, Parkinson's disease, physical therapy
Combining a Calling and a Passion: Using Art in the Operating Room

Combining a Calling and a Passion: Using Art in the Operating Room

Published by Riverview Health on March 24, 2022

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 […]

Posted in Plastic Surgery, Riverviews | Tagged Botox, Brazilian butt lift, Breast augmentation, breast reconstruction, breast reduction, cancer reconstruction, cosmetic surgery, Fillers, lipsuction, plastic surgery, trauma plastic surgery, tummy tuck
Riverview Health Offers the Latest in da Vinci® Surgery

Riverview Health Offers the Latest in da Vinci® Surgery

Published by Riverview Health on March 24, 2022

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 […]

Posted in Riverviews, Surgery, Women's Health | Tagged computer-assisted surgery, da Vinci, robotic surgery, surgery
Not Your Average Heart Attack

Not Your Average Heart Attack

Published by Riverview Health on March 24, 2022

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 […]

Posted in Heart and Vascular Health, Patient Story, Riverviews | Tagged heart, Heart and Vascular, Heart Attack, Heart Health, heart scan
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