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Patient-Centered Medical Home
04/30/2012 | IU Health Physicians, Latest from our LeadersBecoming a successful accountable care organization depends on many factors. One of the most important is the concept of the “patient-centered medical home.” A patient-centered medical home (or simply, “medical home”) is a medical office in which a team of healthcare professionals, typically led by a primary care physician, works together to improve the health of patients and… Read More
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The Benefits of Annual “Well-Woman” Exams
05/14/2012 | IU Health Physicians, Wellness, Women’s ServicesIt’s become increasingly common for women to put their own healthcare 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 healthcare and guidance on diet, exercise, safety and contraception (for pre-menopausal women). Regarding prevention, women often have questions or concerns about… Read More
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Recipe of the Week: Mock French Toast
05/13/2012 | Bariatrics/Weight Loss4 egg whites 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla ¼ cup cottage cheese Dash of cinnamon 1 packet of Splenda I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray Sugar Free maple syrup Mix all together in a bowl and beat with a fork. Pour into pan like you would as if you were making pancakes. Top with butter spray and sugar free syrup and enjoy! This is a Liver Reduction Diet Friendly Meal. *Please note, photo is not… Read More
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New Adolescent and Young Person’s Group
05/12/2012 | Bariatrics/Weight LossWe are expanding! IU Health Bariatric & Medical Weight Loss is happy to announce its new group for adolescents and young people! Join with young adults who want to get together and be active! Our kick off group will be: June 12th at 6 pm Please contact Jillian McAfee for more information or questions at jmcafee1@iuhealth.org Read More
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Upcoming Support Groups
05/11/2012 | Bariatrics/Weight LossMay 12th: West Group IU West Hospital Private Dining Room 1111 N Ronald Regan Parkway Avon, IN 46123 Time: 11 am Contact: Donna Provence deprove@comast.net Evansville Group: Cancelled for May! See you in June! May 15th: 4:30 pm Open Office Join Dr. William Hilgendorf for this open discussion group regarding your progress in the program. This group is for pre and post op patients. 5:30 pm Total Body… Read More
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Jeff Overcame a Rare Brain Tumor with Surgery and Proton Therapy
05/11/2012 | NeuroscienceWhen 56-year-old Jeff Graf thought he was having a stroke, he knew he needed to get help right away. And although doctors quickly ruled out stroke, test results revealed an equally menacing diagnosis: a rare tumor growing deep inside his brain. Facing an uphill battle, Jeff turned to the experts at Indiana University Health for answers. Here, the electrician from Greentown, Indiana, found a team of… Read More