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IU Health announced Thursday that Jonathan Goble, president and CEO of IU Health North Hospital and regional executive for IU Health Tipton Hospital, has accepted the additional responsibility of serving as CEO of IU Health Saxony Hospital. Goble will take over for outgoing IUHealthSaxonyHospitalCEO Philip M. Dulberger, M.D., who was announced as the new CEO of IU Health Quality Partners. [...]
Riverview Hospital Foundation recently held its eighth annual Women of Vision luncheon at Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel in Carmel. Attendees learned about the services, programs and equipment offered at Riverview and how they can help the county hospital. The program featured a keynote address from author Kathy McHugh and the announcement of the 2012 Women’s Retreat destination, Women’s Impact Award [...]
Q: I have gotten lip injections using fillers for the past five years. But after five years and more than a dozen injection treatments, I am tired of the expense and the hassle (pain!) of the lip injections. I have read that there are permanent materials for lip augmentation. What can you tell about permanent lip implants? A: Despite their [...]
It’s become increasingly common for women to put their own health care needs aside while caring for children, working or engaging in other activities. At every age, women should schedule an annual “well-woman” exam that includes preventive health care and guidance on diet, exercise, safety and contraception (for premenopausal women). Regarding prevention, women often have questions or concerns about breast [...]
Q: Can one have a face-lift without any visible scars in front of the ear? I have darker skin and like to wear my hair back and up. I am worried that someone may be able to see the scars running down in front of my ears. I need a mini-face-lift, but many results I have seen show the scar [...]
The warmer weather this spring has many benefits – unless you suffer from allergies. Many people who have trouble breathing through their nose, which often worsens during allergy season, may find some permanent relief through “functional rhinoplasty” – or nasal valve repair. This common procedure is particularly effective for people with conditions such as a deviated septum, self-collapsing nose or [...]
Q: I want to do something with my tummy area. I have had several consultations and have been repeatedly told I need a tummy tuck. However, I don’t want to have a tummy tuck as I am scared of being cut like that, and also fear the recovery. I lost 50 pounds during the past two years and now weigh [...]
As we head outdoors to enjoy the warm spring weather, now is the perfect time to review the best ways to protect your skin from sun damage. It’s important to wear a sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 30 or more when exposed to the sun for an extended period. Sunscreens with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide provide the [...]
Franciscan St. Francis Health is opening an innovative short-stay medical center this month in HamiltonCounty, offering patients a range of inpatient and outpatient services that are conveniently located and quick and easy to access. A public open house will be held on Saturday, April 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hospital, located in the North Meridian Medical [...]
M&I, a part of BMO Financial Group, presented Riverview Hospital Foundation a $25,000 donation. The gift will support Riverview’s Heart & Vascular Center, including the 128 multi-slice CT scanner and digital imaging catheterization lab. Heart attacks are the No. 1 killer of women and men in Indiana, and 32.1 percent of deaths in Hamilton County are attributed to cardiovascular disease [...]
