Making Improvements Through Fundraising
Earlier this year, Riverview Health Auxiliary generously gifted $50,000 to help purchase 16 new bassinets for the Riverview Health maternity unit, which are replaced every 10 years. This gift, along with a grant awarded by the Women of Vision Giving Club and gifts received at the 2022 Women of Vision Luncheon, went toward purchasing the […]
Get to Know Plastic Surgery Nurse Injector Lauren Hooton
For many people, the thought of a needle coming near their face can seem pretty scary. But with kind blue eyes and a skilled hand, Lauren Hooton, RN, BSN, puts her patients at ease. Lauren, an aesthetic nurse injector with Riverview Health Physicians Plastic Surgery, has honed her skills under the expertise of Riverview Health […]
Meet Aaron Nelson, DO, and Kara Lutes, CNP—Riverview Health Pain Management Center Providers
At Riverview Health Pain Management Center in Westfield, patients receive cutting edge treatment in an empathetic and caring environment. By working as a team, Dr. Nelson and Kara collaborate on patient care and see patients quickly so they can overcome pain and live their lives to the fullest. Aaron Nelson, DO Specialties: Injections, neuroablation, radio […]
A Career of Care: Joyce Wood’s Story
When Joyce Wood was in the fourth grade, she knew she wanted to be a nurse. She never wavered in her goal, and after a 43-year career in nursing, she has never looked back or regretted that decision. After 32 years with Riverview Health—the past 18 as vice president of organizational improvement and chief nursing […]
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 […]
Four New Joints, One New Perspective
By Norman Mindrebo, MD Riverview Health Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine I’ve always been an active individual. Orthopedic surgeons typically have an aura of being active and strong, and I’ve always tried to set a good example for my patients. I’ve lifted weights for years, and I enjoy horseback riding and cycling with my wife, […]
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 […]